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Yesterday Is History

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Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson is a captivating Young Adult novel that blends time travel with a poignant coming-of-age story. After a lifesaving liver transplant, Andre Cobb finds himself slipping into the past where he meets someone who could change his future. As he grapples with love, identity, and loss, Andre must navigate two timelines while discovering what truly matters.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate dynamic blends of time travel, romance, and coming-of-age narratives. This young adult novel delivers an engaging exploration of identity, love, and the complexities of choice, perfect for readers who enjoy a unique twist on personal growth stories.

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Yesterday Is History

After a liver transplant, Andre suddenly becomes a time traveler, but is his soulmate Michael, who lives in 1969, or Blake, his donor's brother, who is training him in 2021?

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Dear Martin meets More Happy Than Not in this story of a contemporary gay teen who begins travelling through time and must choose between a boy from the past and the boy in his future.

One of PopSugar's Best New YA Novels of 2021

A Buzzfeed Top LGBTQ+ YA Book

A Lambda Literary YA Book to Add to Your TBR Pile

A Goodreads Pride Month Pick

An epic, heartfelt romance about a boy torn between two loves, one in his present ... and one in the past. A story of Black queer history, love, loss, and learning to stay in the moment before it passes you by.

Weeks ago, Andre Cobb received a much-needed liver transplant. He's ready for his life to finally begin, until one night, when he passes out and wakes up somewhere totally unexpected...in 1969, where he connects with a magnetic boy named Michael.

And then, just as suddenly as he arrived, he slips back to present-day Boston, where the family of his donor is waiting to explain that his new liver came with a side effect—the ability to time travel. And they've tasked their youngest son, Blake, with teaching Andre how to use his unexpected new gift.

Andre splits his time bouncing between the past and future. Between Michael and Blake. Michael is everything Andre wishes he could be, and Blake, still reeling from the death of his brother, Andre's donor, keeps him at arm's length despite their obvious attraction to each other.

Torn between two boys, one in the past and one in the present, Andre has to figure out where he belongs—and more importantly who he wants to be—before the consequences of jumping in time catch up to him and change his future for good.

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Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson is a young adult novel praised for its compelling narrative and memorable storytelling. The book combines elements of gay romance and time travel, providing a fast-paced and engaging experience. Critics have highlighted its representation of the Black gay experience and its nuanced approach to societal themes, while applauding its emotional depth, and exploration of young love and identity.

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ISBN: 9781492694342

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 415g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Born and raised in the DC Metro Area, KOSOKO JACKSON has spent 6+ years working in digital communications, which enables his Twitter obsession. When not searching for an extra hour in the day, he can be found obsessing over movies or drinking his (umpteenth) iced London Fog. He is the author of Survive the Dome and Yesterday is History. Visit him at kosokojackson.com.

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