I read and loved [b:Pet|38612739|Pet|Akwaeke Emezi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1550603866l/38612739.SY75.jpg|60224408] years ago- Emezi's writing style is hypnotic.

Freshwater is an intense story about mental illness and trauma- big tw for: rape/ sexual assault, self-harm, suicide/ suicidal ideation, drug use & abuse, domestic violence. The audiobook is read by the author, which is something that always makes listening to an audiobook feel much more special.