5 ⭐️ Well that was disturbing…. in the best way possible? I love Emezi’s previous work and the way they consistently challenge convention, not only conceptually, but through language and their character’s actions and thoughts, too. In Little Rot, Emezi’s exploration of power, sex, and corruption in New Lagos will leave you intentionally uncomfortable. I throughly enjoyed the way they intricately weaved this storyline together - once again, Emezi proves to be an important mediator on culture, queerness, and blackness.

Thank you to NetGalley and Riverhead Books for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Like all of Emezi's books, you will get caught up in the lush and elaborate lives of these characters. Little Rot is more sexual and violent and ultimately sad, I think (even as devastating as Vivek Oji is). Heed the trigger warnings and be prepared.