Florence + the Machine and Taboo Love Sparked Akwaeke Emezi’s Sexy, Sad Summer Must-Read - Thrillist

Awkwaeke Emezi's 'You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty' was born from the writer's internal process—plus an obsession with cooking shows and a Florence + the Machine lyric.

Because Alim is a famous chef, Emezi made sure to work in descriptions of his food that leap off the page. We can thank the author's obsession with cooking shows (and guidance from a real chef) for t… [+3136 chars]

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