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Yesterday Is History

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Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson follows the journey of a teenager who, after receiving a life-saving liver transplant, discovers he can travel back in time. He forms connections across the decades, navigating both a new romance and the complexities of the present. It's a gripping story exploring time travel, identity, and the impact of choices.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re intrigued by time travel entwined with heartfelt relationships and a dash of LGBTQ+ romance. It's perfect for those who appreciate stories exploring identity, choices, and the complexities of love across different timelines.

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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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A romantic, heartfelt, and whimsical novel about letting go of the past, figuring out what you want in your future, and staying in the moment before it passes you by. Now in paperback!

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 effectβ€”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 belongsβ€”and more importantly, who he wants to beβ€”before the consequences of jumping in time catch up to him and change his future for good.

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Yesterday Is History is praised for its unique blend of time travel, romance, and self-discovery, appealing to fans of young adult fiction. Reviewers appreciate the thoughtful exploration of identity and love across time, highlighting the engaging and diverse characters. Some critiques mention uneven pacing, but overall, readers enjoy the emotional depth and imaginative premise.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728239132

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 336

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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