Review: "Pet," by Akwaeke Emezi

In a not-so-distant future, all of society's monsters have been eradicated. There is peace in the land and Jam is content with their life. They have a best friend, Redemption, and they are doing well. Until one of Jam's mother's paintings comes alive. The most hideous and scary creature emerges from the painting and tells Jam that it is in their world to hunt a monster. Also, the creature says the monster is in Redemption's house. How can Jam tell her friend that this creature is here to hunt a monster in his house? Plus, all the monsters are supposed to be gone. This novel is an allegory for good and evil and that not all monsters look like monsters. Some are hidden in plain sight.

Mrs. Denney's Rating: **1/2

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