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Kosoko Jackson

    Kosoko Jackson focuses on exploring contemporary social issues through evocative storytelling. His works are characterized by strong voices and compelling narratives that resonate with young readers. Jackson's style is fresh and accessible, unafraid to tackle complex themes with sensitivity and nuance. His writing offers a poignant look into the lives and experiences of adolescents.

    The Macabre
    I'm So (not) Over You
    Survive the Dome
    The Forest Demands Its Due
    Yesterday Is History
    • 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 Due2023
      3.5
    • Survive the Dome

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Jamal Lawson just wanted to be a part of something. As an aspiring journalist, he packs up his camera and heads to Baltimore to document a rally protesting police brutality after another Black man is murdered.But before it even really begins, the city implements a new safety protocol...the Dome. The Dome surrounds the city, forcing those within to subscribe to a total militarized shutdown. No one can get in, and no one can get out.Alone in a strange place, Jamal doesn't know where to turn...until he meets hacker Marco, who knows more than he lets on, and Catherine, an AWOL basic-training-graduate, whose parents helped build the initial plans for the Dome.As unrest inside of Baltimore grows throughout the days-long lockdown, Marco, Catherine, and Jamal take the fight directly to the chief of police. But the city is corrupt from the inside out, and it's going to take everything they have to survive.

      Survive the Dome2022
      3.5
    • I'm So (not) Over You

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      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 You2022
      3.4
    • Yesterday Is History

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      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 History2021
      3.7