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In my pursuit of diverse, contemporary Brit Lit texts I read the electronic play version of this story while waiting for my hard copy of the novel to arrive. I don‘t know if the play does the book justice, but I don‘t think my students have the patience for a 400 page book. I liked act 2 better than act 1, some R&J vibes plus surprising turns. I‘m downloading the graphic novel too because IMO visuals are significant for the story. #teachersoflitsy

Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses; now a BBC series

This series talks about the issues of race and class in a world where two teenagers truly love each other beyond their society's determinatuon of who is worthy.
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Well this was not at all what I expected. The beginning kind of annoyed me. I couldn‘t really get a handle on it. In some ways it was too close to reality and in some ways to different. I know it was described as dystopian but it didn‘t really strike as such in the beginning. Anyway, once the story got going it was great. I loved it and now I want to read the whole series. I ordered it, and now I must wait.

Has anyone watched the first series on BBC?! I totally binged it & need to read the series while I wait for the next season 😭😭😭

I read this book when I was around 9. It was one of the first books that had a real lasting impact on me and the way I saw the world. After watching the recent BBC series (18 years later!) I've had an urge to revisit it.

What books had a lasting effect on you when you were younger?

This is the most heartbreaking story I have ever read😭!! Thank you so mich Malorie Blackman! I really recommend this as it is thrilling, romantic and utterly devastating all at the same time ❤️❤️can't wait to read the nect one in the series!

Intended for teens, but easily one of the best books and series of books I‘ve ever read. Explores race dynamics in a parallel universe to ours - with elements of Romeo and Juliet. Will bring tears to your eyes.

Part of my TBR for February. It's gonna be LIT with all this #BlackExcellence #BlackAuthors #BlackHistoryMonth #BookishBabe #BookLover #ReadSoulLit #NoughtsAndCrossss #Shadowshaper #TheMotherOfBlackHollywood #Binti #HomeBinti #Fledgling #OctaviaButler #NnediOkorafor #JenniferLewis

This book. I have no words. All I Know is that I lived a life through the pages and it ended with me crying. Which by the way, if you know me, it is very hard to make me cry but somehow it was achieved by words on paper.
Seriously love this book. I would recommend to anyone who likes reading books from two points of views or anyone who fancies something different.
Praise to Malorie Blackman. I LOVE YOU.

Not read any YA in ages and can't believe I've never read this! #TBRsomeday Has one of those horrible fake stickers that are actually printed on and terrible paper quality booooooo

A series that will never be forgotten! I loved every moment of these books. Each book never failed to disappoint me. A capturing tale of 2 young folk battling against the world, through thick & thin #malorieblackman #noughts&crosses

Rainy morning...the girls are entertaining themselves...perfect time to read in bed.

Starting tonight

#photobookchallenge day 2: dystopia!

I've wanted to read this for YEARS but it has really been bumped up the TBR because of how awesome Malorie Blackman is being about Trump and Brexit.

#womenwriters #DiverseBooks #blackhistorymonth

The first half of this book was ok but the second half really picked up and the ending - oh my goodness. Glad I picked this out of my TBR box and finally have it ticked off my TBR list!

Just finished this and it's #inthemoodforlove for sure. This book....goodness, I have no idea what to say. It's heartbreaking and timely and relevant, yet also a deeply flawed story. I'm really, really torn about it. I'll make a list of what I think and continue in the comments.

First off, this is an impactful and powerful YA that should be talked about way more than it is. It has that golden potion that every YA novel aspires to have:

400+ pages in one day alone. Yup, it is that good! The story is about two young people with different races, trying to break the norm of inability of Nought and Cross to mix well.

Book ends with a heart-breaking moment, but still you can't simply to not know what's in store in next series.

Read all the series, because bruh they are one hella great series!