Whiteout
Thank you to HarperCollins and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Whiteout follows 12 teens in Atlanta during a snowstorm. The stories are interwoven as the group of friends try to help one of their friend pull off a big apology to win back their girlfriend. Each group has an intriguing story and it gives you all the feels. My favorite was Kaz and Porsha.

What I loved
I loved how the stories all are relatable.
I loved the mentions of specific areas of Atlanta.
I loved the diverse character representation.

What I didn’t like
The stories were all great but didn’t flow well kinda seemed to just skip from one story to the next.

Overall I did enjoy reading this book and look forward to reading more in the future.

This was fun and I liked that they were all getting together for a purpose. I wish we got one more chapter from Sola's pov though. I enjoyed blackout more but I liked this.

I received an arc through netgalley.

3.5 ⭐️ for this YA read.

What I liked:
-a well-rounded and inclusively representatives cast of characters
-teenage characters who are relatable
-themes of self discovery
-happy endings

What I didn’t like:
-felt a little cliche at times
-the flow didn’t really work for me
-some elements weren’t really believable

This heartfelt series of romantic stories by some of today's most talented authors is a holiday standout, for sure.

I loved the diverse character representation and the Atlanta setting, which was a refreshing change from New York City.

It's a perfect holiday read for fans of YA literature!

Whiteout is the second novel by this group of authors. Whiteout is a stand alone novel that follows different couples through a whiteout. I have loved books by a few of these authors and this one again did not disappoint. If you do as well or like YA romance, Christmas book settings, LGBTQ+ books then this is a book you must read this holiday season.

I read Blackout last year and LOVED it. It’s one of my favorite YA books out there and one I recommend to all my students, so I was thrilled to see that the same team of authors were coming together for a Christmas-themed story. Just like in Blackout, this book follows different couples through a major event, this one being a big snow storm in Atlanta. I really loved the interwoven narratives, the variety of romance tropes, the sexual diversity, the Atlanta setting and the holiday spirit. However, I thought the big grand gesture this book was centered around was a little over the top for high schoolers, which prevented be from fully buying into the premise. Also, I found some of the character’s storylines to be similar, making it harder to differentiate between the full cast, especially when they were text chains.

Read if you like:
-YA romance reads
-Holiday books
-Atlanta setting
- Black and LGTBQIA+ voices

Pub date: 11/8/22

I absolutely adored these authors' individual works AND their collective Blackout anthology, and so I was instantly intrigued when I heard about Whiteout. While Blackout takes place in New York City during a summer blackout, Whiteout heads down south to Atlanta during a snowstorm as a group of teens navigate first love and heartbreak. This book has a lot of flashbacks and backstory to get through, but once it does, it's very fun and cute and perfect for fans of Blackout. These writers are exceptional at their craft, and Whiteout is certainly no exception and this book reads quite quickly.

However, something about Whiteout didn't quite have the same magic as Blackout for me. I think that's because there's clearly a standout main character rather than an anthology of different stories having equal time in the spotlight which made it seem like some love stories were cuter than others. That being said, each story was equally heartfelt and unique, which shows that everyone is deserving of a big rom-com love.

This was just super cute and a quick fun read. There's not much more to say! Would recommend to anyone who wants a fun holiday read.

Thank you to ​#​NetGalley and ​#​HarperCollins for the ARC (Advanced Reader's Copy) of this book. ​B​estselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon ​came together again ​for a holiday season young adult lgbtq black love story. I enjoyed the representation and the ​writing​ from the various authors flowed together​ into one cohesive narrative​.​ ​The story takes place in present day. One of the characters had recently recovered from Covid. ​

I ​did not care for the protagonist, Stevie​​.​ The character was very smart but not humble. ​ They referred to themself with the term girlfriend ​which is a female pronoun ​and the​n on the​ next page was upset with their ​father​ for calling them “babygirl”.​ How would the father know that unacceptable when they did it too? ​ ​ ​The other characters were okay. I really liked the other main character, Sola. ​It is probably more relatable to the target demographic.​ My sentiments could be because of my age (​knowitall teenagers annoy me lol​) and this book is clearly in the YA genre​ book​.

I enjoyed the representation and the stories from the various authors flowed together. I think readers from the city of Atlanta would really appreciate how the authors​ incorporated the location into the writing. ​Overall it was a cute queer young adult holiday romance novel. Three stars.

Oh this was just plain adorable. I loved the Christmas-y vibes and interconnecting narratives. It kept my interest throughout the story, even when it was a little predictable at times. Of the different narratives, Ava & Max, Kaz and Jimi were my favorites. I could have read whole novels of their stories. I did not really get into Stevie’s story until about halfway through, but then I found them really endearing and was rooting for them to win back Sola. I also loved all the family and friend dynamics between everyone and seeing different POVs of the situations. I did think the ending, however sweet and romantic, was a little abrupt. I would have loved an epilogue here to see where everyone ended up maybe next Christmas? But overall, I really enjoyed this book and think it makes a great addition to YA holiday romances.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for an advanced digital reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review!

This was a quick read.I love how each of them connect in a way, in the end it all comes together. This was a great emotional read with a spotlight on relationships and friendships. I did not read blackout but after reading this, I will have to check it out.

I was really excited for this book, but unfortunately it was a DNF for the way it handled Covid. Kaz's dad recently had covid, which means it's still an active thing in the book-- but none of the characters take ANY mitigation efforts in the 30% that I read before I DNF'd. Whether in crowded malls, at the airport, or in a rideshare, there's no mention whatsoever of masking or anything else that shows they're Covid conscious.

As someone who still hasn't fully recovered 2.5 years after a Covid infection (and who might never) this made me way too anxious to read. I'd read books that handled Covid in ways that worked for me (either they were set after the pandemic had ended, or characters masked when they went out), but this hit the exact wrong middle ground of Covid being a current issue and nobody seeming to care or feeling a need to protect themselves or the people around them.

I liked what I read of the plot, and I was rooting for each of the characters in their individual relationships, but the Covid issue was just way too big for me to get over.

Whiteout reminded me of the ensemble rom-coms that Gary Marshall made in the early 2000s. The ones where you finally figured out how all the characters were related as the movie wrapped up. Whiteout was fun, despite some plot issues. Whiteout tells the story of Stevie, who with the help of her friends, tries to win her girlfriend, Sola, back after after a major screwup on Stevie’s part. Each chapter is told from the perspective of Stevie or one of her friends, as they make their way across Atlanta as they make their way across town during a major snowstorm. I wanted to like this book more than I did, but, unfortunately, it seemed like the same romance plot was used over and over. I got tired of reading about how someone in the relationship screwed up or there was a misunderstanding and led to a breakup. That being said, none of that would stop me from recommending it to my students.

This was a fun follow up to the previous collaboration with these authors, Blackout. Set in Atlanta during a city-crippling snowstorm, it links together several stories of people in different parts of the city. I liked how it was clear from the beginning how these people are connected to one another, but each pair's story was completely different. One character was on a mission to right a wrongdoing against their loved one, and needed the help of all their friends to make it happen. There was an element of suspense about whether the snowstorm would prevent that from happening. As a person who is familiar with Atlanta, the locations were fun, as I could picture the characters in different parts of the city. In a place that doesn't often get snow, a winter wonderland was a great setting to provide conflict for these love stories.

4 stars

This is the YA holiday romance I didn't know I needed in late September!

After thoroughly adoring _Blackout_, I was very excited to read this new compilation of intertwining love stories from some of the most prolific and enjoyable YA authors of this time. These interactions are not complicated (unless you're viewing them from the minds of the teens living them, but hey, at that point EVERYTHING is complicated), and they are not particularly surprising. BUT, readers get some nice queer romantic rep, some fun family and friend relationship insights, and a dash of holiday cheer to boot.

For me, _Blackout_ has a more engaging build up and a bit more variety within the components, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy this slightly softer and definitely snowier version.

The main thing is that the world would really benefit from an anthologized streaming series, so that's my next great hope for this installment (and then onto 'Brownout,' or whatever comes next...spoken like a true Californian)! Of course, I'll recommend this to students and anyone looking for a charming, precious set of romances with a wintery backdrop.

As someone who was a teen/young adult a long time ago, I find that when I choose books from this section to read for myself I'm pretty selective. I want something that appeals to all audiences and doesn't make the older reader feel out of touch or not able to relate. I know that I'm guaranteed that kind of read when Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, or Dhonielle Clayton are involved! I purchased Blackout for my teen daughter and this is one of the few books that we both read and loved. So I was thrilled to see Whiteout was being published.
The premise of both Blackout and Whiteout is great but what is even better is that while the premise of each book is similar, the books don't follow the same formula. The strength of Whiteout lies in the friendships and relationships that i can tell are true to the experience of being a teen today without having to be a teen myself.
I can't wait to recommend this book and especially to recommend Blackout and Whiteout together to customers at Christmas time looking for gifts for the teens in the lives.

Like many people, I LOVED Blackout. When I saw that the authors were coming together again to write, Whiteout, I needed it in my hands as fast as possible. Thank goodness for NetGalley and eARCs! Like Blackout, this book followed several groups of teens through a major event, in this case a snow storm in Atlanta. Unlike Blackout, you don't know who wrote which story and you don't circle back to the various teens almost at all, beyond the main couple.

Overall, this was a great, fun read filled with emotion and romance! There were several references to the recent pandemic, which I think could quickly make it feel like a more dated book. I also felt like some of the storylines were very similar and felt a little repetitive, even though we knew they were different teens. I still thoroughly enjoyed this book and am excited to share it with teens at the library! I liked how the teens thought about themes of redemption and finding themselves throughout the stories. And of course, I'm a sucker for a book where all the different stories and pieces wind together at the end. I'm excited to see the finished copy of this book!

Loved this collaboration! This book is perfect for the hopeless romantic, for anyone who feels they do not fit in, for anyone who believes love conquers all.

They've done it again! Some of my favorite authors got together and wrote another YA romance and it was amazing!

It's similar to Blackout, but this one feels more connected. This one is set in Atlanta and it's in the middle of a snowstorm where a group of friends tries to come together to help one of their own pull off a grand apology. Like in Blackout, there are cute little love stories throughout the entire book and it's all super cheesy and adorable.

I really enjoyed the stories. I do wish we got some more out of certain stories and it did take me a second to keep track of some of the connections, but it was still good. An inclusive novel with a variety of voices to celebrate Black joy and it might just thaw out a frozen heart here and there.

Got an eARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

These powerhouse women have done it again! In their authors note they said writing this was like a puzzle. And it’s true. As you’re reading, you start trying to piece together who’s related to who, how their stories are going to pan out, and even though you know they’ll all end up together, there is a tension and urgency that it just won’t work out. It was fast paced, atmospheric, and lovely. I could imagine myself in each of the settings, could feel the juxtaposition of heat and cold, and truly felt like a fly on the wall of each of these relationships!