![]() This timely and riveting novel-a companion to the National Book Award finalist Pet-explores the power of youth, protest, and art. Bitter, the main character, has a deeply traumatic childhood and relies on the safety provided at Eucalyptus, a boarding school for artists. Emezi has spoken about attending Adichie’s writing workshop, and has been publicly critical about the novelist’s remarks deemed transphobicafter Adichie told The Guardian that she found an. And if she does find a way to help the revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: at what cost? Bitter is a dark and timely story about teens of color fighting against oppression and systematic racism in a city on the brink of revolution. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn’t sure where she belongs-in the studio or in the streets. ![]() but her friends aren’t willing to settle for a world that’s so far away from what they deserve. ![]() But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille.īitter’s instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus. ![]() From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution-and how youth lead the way.Īfter a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. ![]()
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