Riot Baby
Novella by Tochi Onyebuchi
This novella presents the complexities of family, love, and resistance through two siblings with extraordinary abilities. Ella can see the future and feel the emotions of others, while Kev has incredible strength. Set in 1990s Los Angeles, the story uses time travel, robocops, and telekinesis to investigate themes of systemic racism, police brutality, and hope.
About the Book
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