The dystopian fantasy world Emezi creates in “Pet” is one you’ve hoped and longed for, yet may not be as perfect as it seems? In this story, a progressive, artistic, abolitionist, community-centered society is harboring a monster, and Jam - a trans teen - may be the only one who can save it; with the help of a painting-turned-angel (?) - monster (?) - you have to read to find out. What I loved most about this book was the incredible role model Jam provides - someone who strives for justice, healing, and care even when she is being silenced from every direction. (TW: child abuse)