Akwaeke brilliantly found a way to deliver a message about today's world, today's controversies, by presenting them as an endangered issue in the future. Bigotry? Hate? Homophobia? Rape? Racism? Corrupt politician and billionaires and drug companies? Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone, GONE! But at what cost? We don't know at what cost, we just know that Jam is living happily in a world where the "angels", people who fought to bring the world to this state of peace, was brought up by loving parents that survived the dark times of the past and are glad their daughter is safe and healthy. This is the author's message, sometimes heavy handed, but nonetheless one that needs to be heard by all ages: WAKE UP PEOPLE, WE ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN THOSE DARK TIMES. Look what we could have if we finally all took a stand for what is right, treated humans like humans, did what was necessary to make sure EVERYONE was treated equal (and as Jam mentions, the angels made some very harsh sacrifices to correct society, not even wanting to talk about the depths that were sunk to). Anyway, read this book. It's weird but I think you need the suspension of disbelief to take a step back and see the world through the very innocent and new eyes of Jam.

Also, it is a little bit Nightvale-ian. Such a different town full of strange diverse people but they're all so accepting (Except for Desert Bluffs, kill your double!).

This is totally my Mock Printz winner pick. The characters are so interesting and well-rounded. The premise is original and new. It covers VERY relevant topics for the current times. It is so atmospheric, it's as thick as the smoke coming from Pet's mouth. The storytelling is amazing, like a strange sci-fi bedtime story. It reaches a wide range of audiences and would most certainly draw in reluctant readers.