Kosoko Jackson

Andre Cobb hopes his luck is finally turning around. After being sick for as long as he can remember, he's finally gotten the liver transplant he desperately needed. Now his life can finally begin. But weeks after the operation, he feels shaky and ill, passes out, and wakes up somewhere totally unexpected...the past. Somehow, he's slipped through time to the 1960s version of his neighborhood in Boston. While there he meets Michael, who he is instantly connected to. Michael is everything Andre is not. He's free-spirited, artistic, and open to all of life's possibilities. But just as suddenly as he arrived, Andre slips back to present-day Boston. As he tries to figure out what happened, the family of his donor reaches out to let him know his new liver may have side effects... of the time travel variety. They task their youngest son, Blake, with the job of helping Andre figure out the ins and outs of his new ability. As Andre trains with Blake, he can't help but feel attracted to him. Blake understands Andre in a way no one else ever has. But every time Andre journeys to the past, he's drawn back into to Michael's world. Torn between two boys, one in the past and one in the present, Andre has to figure out where he belongs and more importantly who he wants to be before the consequences of jumping in time catch up to him and changes his fate for good.

Yesterday Is History

A romantic, heart-felt, and whimsical novel about letting go of the past, figuring out what you want in your future, and staying in the moment before it passes you by. Weeks ago, Andre Cobb received a much-needed liver transplant. He's ready for his life to finally begin, until one night, when he passes out and wakes up somewhere totally unexpected...in 1969, where he connects with a magnetic boy named Michael. And then, just as suddenly as he arrived, he slips back to present-day Boston, where the family of his donor is waiting to explain that his new liver came with a side effect—the ability to time travel. And they've tasked their youngest son, Blake, with teaching Andre how to use his unexpected new gift. Andre splits his time bouncing between the past and future. Between Michael and Blake. Michael is everything Andre wishes he could be, and Blake, still reeling from the death of his brother, Andre's donor, keeps him at arm's length despite their obvious attraction to each other. Torn between two boys, one in the past and one in the present, Andre has to figure out where he belongs—and more importantly who he wants to be—before the consequences of jumping in time catch up to him and change his future for good.

Sabrina Denise Passero

2.5 stars - fast and easy read. Unfortunately, this one was not for me. I felt like the rules for time travelling were very vague and the time difference (1h in the past being 1 min in the present, but the days did not add up to this) didn't make sense to me. The romance was rushed and lacked explanation as to how they fell in love. This book is romance based and not plot based, so nothing really happens... I'm glad I read it tho bcs it was on my tbr for a while.

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Elizabeth Hisserich

There’s a lot to like here. The premise is really interesting. It was also refreshing for a character with so many intersecting identities to be comfortable in himself even as he grows and changes. The pacing felt a rushed and I wish we had more time for the relationships between the characters to develop. I think that would have intensified the emotional impact of the story. 

Caitlyn DeRouin

I'm in love with this book and Blake McIntyre

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Trigger warnings: (view spoiler)[terminal illness (cancer), physical injury, hospitalisation, homomisia, family estrangement, racism (discussed) (hide spoiler)]

I have come to realise that I am not a fan of time-travelling stories. But despite that, I really did enjoy and appreciate this book. 

The storyline is something similar to what we have seen before - if you love forbidden romance tropes this is a book you should absolutely pick up. Within the plot, Jackson explores themes of race, sexuality, history, grief and loss. However, many of these themes felt only surface deep, things that could have been pushed much further if the author had chosen. 

Overall, Yesterday is History is a book that will tug at your heartstrings without completely breaking you down. It is a gorgeous and timely romance story that will be perfect for many readers.


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Cody

Yesterday may be history, but this story is what you need to be reading and talking about NOW! 

Time travel, historical facts, lovable characters, and a well-written story with great pacing made for a great read! Another book I’ll be recommending to anyone who will listen ☺️

fun facts about this book and my experience reading it:

- i finished it in 2 days bc it was all i could think about
- yes i cried both those days
- i had so many opinions while reading this that the drafts on twitter ill be releasing after its been out for a bit and i can post spoilers................
- i loved every character and ignored that i don't like love triangles bc honestly..... it was kinda worth it

full review on my blog <3

Meagan

This book was absolutely AMAZING. I went to start it while laying down for bed planning to read just a couple chapters and ended up reading the entire book in one sitting. Next thing I knew it was 3am and I felt broken and happy at the same time. This beautiful book captures time travel in such a new and unique way while also traveling the road of finding yourself and choosing your own paths in life. I loved every single character and found myself laughing and tearing up more than once through this book. Love love love and highly recommend to everyone!

Rachel Wellington

Daphne

Bria

"Gay romance + time travel! I really enjoyed this book-it was fast-paced, fun, and perfect."--Laurie Halse Anderson, NYTbestselling author of Speak A romantic, heart-felt, and whimsical novel about letting go of the past, figuring out what you want in your future, and staying in the moment before it passes you by. Weeks ago, Andre Cobb received a much-needed liver transplant. He's ready for his life to finally begin, until one night, when he passes out and wakes up somewhere totally unexpected...in 1969, where he connects with a magnetic boy named Michael. And then, just as suddenly as he arrived, he slips back to present-day Boston, where the family of his donor is waiting to explain that his new liver came with a side effect--the ability to time travel. And they've tasked their youngest son, Blake, with teaching Andre how to use his unexpected new gift. Andre splits his time bouncing between the past and future. Between Michael and Blake. Michael is everything Andre wishes he could be, and Blake, still reeling from the death of his brother, Andre's donor, keeps him at arm's length despite their obvious attraction to each other. Torn between two boys, one in the past and one in the present, Andre has to figure out where he belongs--and more importantly who he wants to be--before the consequences of jumping in time catch up to him and change his future for good. "A stellar novel that today's teens needed yesterday.."--Booklist, STARRED review "Charming and captivating."--Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of Us "A clever and honestly brilliant novel."--Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "A skillful and engrossing time-travel adventure."--Kirkus Reviews "Compelling and memorable...[a] gem of a novel."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "In his YA debut, Jackson has a great gimmick as well as a likeable protagonist who faces sociocultural realities across time."--Publishers Weekly

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