48 pages 1 hour read

Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

Blackout

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon masterfully weaves six love stories during a summer blackout in New York City. Praised for its diverse characters, engaging narrative voices, and reflections on Black joy and love, the book is occasionally critiqued for varying story impact. An enlightening and heartfelt read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blackout?

Readers who enjoy Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon will appreciate diverse, contemporary YA romance with a focus on Black teens. Fans of The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon and Love, Simon by Becky Albertalli will find it similarly engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

HL650L

Book Details

Genre
Romance
African American Literature
New Adult
Topics
LGBTQ
Love / Sexuality
Themes
Identity: Race
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Courage