• Bitter

• Author: Akwaeke Emezi
• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Publication Date: February 15, 2022
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 240
• Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Social Justice

In Akwaeke Emezi's "Bitter," a young artist navigates the complexities of activism and revolution. After growing up in foster care, Bitter finds community at Eucalyptus, a school for gifted artists. Torn between the safety of this haven and the urgent call to action outside its walls, Bitter must confront her past and decide where she belongs in a society seeking radical justice. This novel explores trauma, healing, art as resistance, and the challenges of creating lasting change.