Akwaeke Emezi returns with a compelling exploration of artistic expression and social awakening in a time of upheaval. Bitter has earned a place at Eucalyptus, a prestigious creative school where she can immerse herself in painting alongside fellow young artists. Beyond the sanctuary of the campus, her town of Lucille is gripped by violent protest movements against systemic injustice, forcing Bitter to confront an uncomfortable choice between the safety of her artistic refuge and the urgent call to engage with the world outside its walls.
