100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ πŸ“š

Today Only: 20% Off When You Buy 2+ Stationery Items! 🎨

Blackout

3.88 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 25,893 ratings, 4,487 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Blackout is a compelling young adult novel that intertwines six stories set during a summer blackout in New York City. As the city falls into darkness, teenagers explore the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Each unique narrative connects at heartwarming and unexpected intersections, highlighting moments of connection and growth amidst the chaos.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Blackout. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This engaging young adult novel might appeal to you if you're intrigued by stories exploring love and relationships set against the backdrop of a blacked-out New York City. With contributions from multiple acclaimed authors, you'll enjoy how this collection weaves together different narratives, enriching its portrayal of diversity and finding connection amid unexpected circumstances.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Blackout

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The irresistible blockbuster YA romance of summer 2021 by six of the biggest voices in YA. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Netflix's Let it Snow, and Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour.

Blackout is our love letter to love, to New York City, and to Black teens. Our reminder to them that their stories, their joy, their love is valid and worthy of being spotlighted. β€” Dhonielle Clayton.

When a heatwave plunges New York City into darkness, sparks fly for thirteen teenagers caught up in the blackout.

A first meeting.

Long-time friends.

Bitter exes.

And maybe the beginning of something new…

When the lights go out, people reveal hidden truths, love blossoms, friendship transforms, and new possibilities take flight.

Six of today's biggest stars of the YA world bring all the electricity of love to a collection of charming, hilarious, and heartbreaking tales that shine the brightest light through the dark.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Blackout is praised as the perfect summer read and a moving tale of Black teenage love, encapsulating the joy and possibilities of teen romance. Critics highlight it as a remarkable collaboration from six acclaimed authors, focusing on themes of love and connection against a New York City backdrop. The novel is commended for its warmth, humour, and the radiant portrayal of young Black love.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755503063

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Electric Monkey

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Dhonielle Clayton loves magic. She loves it more than anything ... even pizza or warm chocolate chip cookies. So she reads millions and millions of books to find some in the real world, because magic makes everything much more interesting. She grew up in Washington, DC, suburbs on the Maryland side and is a former secondary teacher and librarian. She is a New York Times–bestselling author the COO of the non-profit We Need Diverse Books, and owner of Cake Creative. The Marvellers is her middle-grade debut. Twitter and Instagram @brownbookworm dhonielleclayton.com Tiffany D. Jackson is the author of the critically acclaimed, NAACP Image Award-nominated Allegedly and Monday's Not Coming. A TV professional by day, novelist by night, she received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University and her master of arts in media studies from the New School. A Brooklyn native, she is a lover of naps, cookie dough, and beaches, currently residing in the borough she loves, most likely multitasking. You can visit her online at www.writeinbk.com. Angie Thomas is a horticultural consultant to Yates, and is passionate about the health and benefits of gardening, and about teaching and inspiring people how to garden. She is also mad about growing food and filling her house with indoor plants and the scents from her garden. Ashley Woodfolk has loved reading and writing for as long as she can remember. She graduated from Rutgers University and worked in children's book publishing for over a decade. Now a full-time mom and writer, Ashley lives in a sunny Brooklyn apartment with her cute husband, her cuter dog, and the cutest baby in the world. Her books include The Beauty That Remains, When You Were Everything, and the Flyy Girls series. Find her on Twitter or Instagram @ashwrites.

Also by Angie Thomas

View all

Also by Ashley Woodfolk

View all

Also by Dhonielle Clayton

View all

Also by Nic Stone

View all

Also by Nicola Yoon

View all

Also by Tiffany D Jackson

View all

More from Young Adult

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.