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A review by gem114
Blackout by Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton, Ashley Woodfolk, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Blackout is a unique, collaborative novel by some of my favorite YA authors, so I am super thankful to NetGalley and HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a review.
Blackout reminds readers that the world is small and love is beautiful. In Blackout, a power outage throws New York City into darkness, and readers follow six distinct yet intersecting love stories through the darkness and into the light.
Pros: Relatable, lovable characters, celebrates black love (teen romance, but also familial love!), LBGTQ+ representation, showcases relationships at different stages, realistic teen dialogue, excellent development of the NYC setting, and the intersecting nature of the narratives made piecing together all the connections fun!
Cons (but also not really): There are a LOT of characters to keep track of, and I became so invested in all of them that I was left wanting full-length novels about each of the stories. Like for real, I NEED more Nella and Joss.
This is definitely a book I could see myself reading again, and I can't wait to get a copy on my classroom shelves to share with my students! I'm also crossing my fingers that this becomes a movie one day!
Blackout reminds readers that the world is small and love is beautiful. In Blackout, a power outage throws New York City into darkness, and readers follow six distinct yet intersecting love stories through the darkness and into the light.
Pros: Relatable, lovable characters, celebrates black love (teen romance, but also familial love!), LBGTQ+ representation, showcases relationships at different stages, realistic teen dialogue, excellent development of the NYC setting, and the intersecting nature of the narratives made piecing together all the connections fun!
Cons (but also not really): There are a LOT of characters to keep track of, and I became so invested in all of them that I was left wanting full-length novels about each of the stories. Like for real, I NEED more Nella and Joss.
This is definitely a book I could see myself reading again, and I can't wait to get a copy on my classroom shelves to share with my students! I'm also crossing my fingers that this becomes a movie one day!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders