Six interconnected romance stories about diverse teens written by beloved YA authors taking place during a NYC blackout in a summer heat wave.

I loved this collection of short stories - it was pure magic! I listed to this on audio and it was so well done! Highly recommend the audiobook.

I loved how we got to see these separate stories which were all written by some of my favorite YA authors (Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon) woven together by a common thread through Tiffany D. Jackson’s story, “The Long Walk,” which is divided into five separate parts and serves as an anchor for the other stories in the book.

Each story focuses on a different type of relationship—exes reuniting under surprising circumstances, two strangers meeting for the first time, best friends harboring a long time crush on each other, casual acquaintances realizing they want to be something more. Characters from each story connect to those in another, in some way. The format worked well to bridge these different short stories into one larger, cohesive picture.

I don't read short stories often but this one was definitely a winner for me. It was sweet, entertaining and written in collaboration by some amazing authors. Definitely recommend it to my fellow YA fans!