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Kosoko Jackson

    Kosoko Jackson se centra en la exploración de problemas sociales contemporáneos a través de una narrativa evocadora. Sus obras se caracterizan por voces fuertes y narrativas cautivadoras que resuenan con los lectores jóvenes. El estilo de Jackson es fresco y accesible, y no teme abordar temas complejos con sensibilidad y matices. Su escritura ofrece una mirada conmovedora a las vidas y experiencias de los adolescentes.

    The Macabre
    I'm So (not) Over You
    Survive the Dome
    The Forest Demands Its Due
    Yesterday Is History
    • Yesterday Is History

      • 336 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      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?

      Yesterday Is History
      3,7
    • A Lesson in Vengeance meets The Taking of Jake Livingston in this page-turning YA horror/fantasy set in dark academia about a queer Black teen who discovers the sinister history of his boarding school and the corrupt powers behind it all.

      The Forest Demands Its Due
      3,5
    • Survive the Dome

      • 352 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      "A high school junior teams up with a hacker during a police brutality protest to shut down a device that creates an impenetrable dome around Baltimore that is keeping the residents in and information from going out"--

      Survive the Dome
      3,5
    • I'm So (not) Over You

      • 352 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      One of Entertainment Weekly's 10 Best LGBTQ+ Romance Novels of the Last Five Years, this swoony romantic comedy from Kosoko Jackson explores the complexities of love and identity. Aspiring journalist Kian Andrews hasn't heard from his ex-boyfriend, Hudson Rivers, in months, but an urgent text brings them together at a café. Contrary to Kian's hopes for an apology or a confession of love, Hudson asks him to pretend to be his boyfriend while his parents visit. Reluctantly, Kian agrees, but the situation escalates when he becomes Hudson's plus one at a high-profile wedding in Georgia. Coming from a wealthy family where reputation is paramount, Hudson can't afford another mistake. Kian's presence not only helps Hudson maintain appearances but also offers Kian a chance to network with influential figures in media, potentially advancing his career. However, as their fake relationship deepens, both men must confront their true feelings, leading to a pivotal moment of self-discovery and emotional honesty. This story captures the tension between pretense and authenticity, making readers question what love really means.

      I'm So (not) Over You
      3,4