“I pulled him closer to me, wrapping my arms around him, kissing him just as desperately as he was kissing me. Like if we could just love long enough and hard enough and deep enough, then the world outside would never, could never hurt us.”
In this thought-provoking novel, the author delves into the complexities of a society where the Naughts, the lower class, are oppressed by the ruling Crosses. The narrative follows the lives of two teenagers, Sephy and Callum, whose lives are inextricably linked by their contrasting backgrounds. As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront the harsh realities of their world, challenging the rigid social structures that govern their lives. more
Malorie Blackman is a British writer renowned for her young adult literature. Her works often explore themes such as race, identity, and power, with her most famous series being 'Noughts & Crosses'. Born on February 8, 1962, Blackman began her writing career in the 1990s. more
“Dear God, please let him have heard me. Please. Please. If you're up there. Somewhere.”
“How embarrassing to be human.”
“Until you've lost your reputation, you never realize what a burden it was.”
“I guess there's a lot we hope for that never happens.”