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Blackout

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Book Brief

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL650L

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Super Short Summary

Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon is a collection of interconnected short stories celebrating Black teens in New York City during a city-wide blackout. Various characters, including Tammi, Kareem, JJ, Tremaine, Nella, Joss, Lana, Kayla, Tristán, Grace, and Seymour, navigate personal revelations and romantic encounters amidst the chaos. The book contains discussions of bullying and themes related to exploring sexual orientation and identity.

Romantic

Hopeful

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

25,614 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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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.

4.2

25,614 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL650L

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