Blackout - A Novel

Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark.

A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks…

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.

Beloved authors—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon—celebrate the beauty of six couples and the unforgettable magic that can be found on a sweltering starry night in the city.

Six couples find love in six interconnected stories set during one unforgettable night:

Friends to Lovers: Two best friends get locked in the New York Public Library overnight and must finally confront the truth about their feelings. Second Chance Romance: A pair of exes have no choice but to walk from Harlem to Brooklyn together, forcing them to face why they broke up in the first place. LGBTQ+ Romance: From a chance encounter in a senior living facility to two boys trapped on a subway car, this collection celebrates Black queer love stories. Forced Proximity: From a tour bus to a Ryde share, sparks fly when strangers are thrown together by the city-wide blackout and find connection in the chaos. An All-Star Author Lineup: Six beloved, award-winning authors—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon—team up for the first time.