Bitter has survived a difficult childhood and now finds refuge at Eucalyptus, a special school for creative teens. She wants to focus on her art, not the protests raging outside. But when her friends demand she join the fight against injustice, Bitter must decide whether to stay safe or risk everything. In a world where monsters can be conjured from paint and rage, the line between creation and destruction blurs.
Emezi’s prose is lyrical and fierce — a stunning exploration of art, activism, and the cost of staying silent. Buzzed for its activism-vs-self-preservation conflict, queer representation, and magical realism. Popular with readers who love Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), Nnedi Okorafor (Akata Witch), and Elizabeth Acevedo (With the Fire on Every Side).
“Art is a weapon, but it can also be a balm.”
This edition is an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) — a pre-publication version ARC copies often feature uncorrected text or alternate cover designs, making them rare and collectible for fans and book collectors. Pair with Emezi’s Pet for a complete Emezi YA duo.
A paperback ARC (2022) in Very Good condition — minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.
