Reviews

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

kdela's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mimi_032's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition

3.0

Really enjoyed all of these mini love stories!

paige_georgia_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved this collection of short stories. Even though I only got to see each set of characters for a little while, I loved the way they interacted and their stories connected and overlapped.

bookinitwithahtiya's review against another edition

4.5

This novel made me want to cheer for young Black love; it’s hilarious and heartwarming and just gave all the feels, y’all. I absolutely loved how these six authors totally deconstructed the idea of a short story anthology, with all these stories being interconnected and taking place in the same city and on the same day. My favorite storylines were the ones written by Tiffany D. Jackson and Ashley Woodfolk, as they were the swoon worthiest of all the swoons. This novel features queer Black kids, Black kids with anxiety, Black kids with single-parent households, and Black kids dealing with grief.

chelseahogenbirk's review against another edition

Too YA for my personal preference 

brownbooknerd's review against another edition

5.0

Loved the different POVs.

teresa_a's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

marissagoodell92's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.75

heidipolkissa82's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25