48 pages • 1 hour read
Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola YoonBlackout
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon is a collection of interconnected short stories celebrating Black teens in New York City during a city-wide blackout. Various characters, including Tammi, Kareem, JJ, Tremaine, Nella, Joss, Lana, Kayla, Tristán, Grace, and Seymour, navigate personal revelations and romantic encounters amidst the chaos. The book contains discussions of bullying and themes related to exploring sexual orientation and identity.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon masterfully weaves six love stories during a summer blackout in New York City. Praised for its diverse characters, engaging narrative voices, and reflections on Black joy and love, the book is occasionally critiqued for varying story impact. An enlightening and heartfelt read.
Who Should Read Blackout?
Readers who enjoy Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon will appreciate diverse, contemporary YA romance with a focus on Black teens. Fans of The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon and Love, Simon by Becky Albertalli will find it similarly engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL650LBook Details
Romance
African American Literature
New Adult
LGBTQ
Love / Sexuality
Identity: Race
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Courage