Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narratives, Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance-by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout!

As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm?

No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can't always prepare for the magical moments that change everything.

From the bestselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout-Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon-comes another novel of Black teen love, each relationship within as unique and sparkling as Southern snowflakes.

The perfect YA feel-good romance for 2023 from the authors of New York Times bestseller, Blackout

About the Author

Dhonielle Clayton is the NYT bestselling author of the Belles series and The Tiny Pretty Things duology, which was made into a Netflix original series. She is COO of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books.

Tiffany D. Jackson is the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly. A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Award winner.

Nic Stone is the #1 NYT bestselling author of the William C. Morris Award finalist Dear Martin, Dear Justyce,Odd One Out, Jackpot, and Clean Getaway, and the Shuri novel series with Marvel Comics.

Angie Thomas is the author of the award-winning, #1 NYT bestselling novels The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose A former teen rapper who holds a BFA in creative writing, Angie was born, raised, and still resides in Mississippi.

Ashley Woodfolk worked in children's book publishing before becoming an author full-time. Her novels include the highly-acclaimed The Beauty that Remains and When You Were Everything.

Reviews

"It would melt the iciest heart and would be a good stocking-filler for any teenager who craves a little literary romance in their lives."

The Times Children's Book of the Week, Saturday 12th November

"Joyous and heartwarming" - Yes Gurl

Praise for Blackout:

'Perfect summer reading' - The Stylist

'A moving story of black teenage love. Perfect for bringing a taste of romance and American city life to your staycation' - The Times

'YA's biggest stars have written the collab of the year with Blackout' - Entertainment Weekly

" A delightful, sprawling, warm and funny YA novel" - Culture Fly

'Not one, not two, but six bestselling and award-winning authors come together to write a moving story of Black teen love, set against the backdrop of New York City in the summer.' - Buzzfeed

Book Information
ISBN 9780008493059
Author Dhonielle Clayton
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Electric Monkey
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 28mm