Status
Available
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Series
Collection
Publication
Faber & Faber (2022), Edition: Main, 272 pages
Description
"After 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. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille. Bitter's instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus but her friends aren't willing to settle for a world that's so far away from what they deserve. 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. 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?"--
User reviews
LibraryThing member ewyatt
I really liked the book Pet. Bitter is a companion story that follows Jam's mom's story when she is a teen and things are bad in Lucille In the same way that Jam brings Pet to life, Bitter has that power of connecting with angels in her art. What is the work of angels? What is justice?
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Bitter's friendships with Blessing and her blossoming relationship with Aloe help move the story.
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explores big questions but also looks at Bitter's story of taking part in the world, falling in love, and finding people and places that feel safe in a world that feels threatening. Bitter's friendships with Blessing and her blossoming relationship with Aloe help move the story.
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Awards
ALA Rainbow Book List (Selection — 2023)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2023)
CCBC Choices (2023)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Teens (Fiction — 2022)
Young Adult Favorites Award (2023)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
272 p.; 7.8 inches
ISBN
0571371191 / 9780571371198
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