Knife Edge
(Author) Malorie Blackman'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' STORMZY 'I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS 'The most original book I've ever read' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH "Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage." ZAWE ASHTON _____ No one could begin to guess at the depth of the hatred I held for Sephy Hadley. Everything began with her and my brother. And that's how it would end. Where there has been love, now there is hate. Two families have been shattered by the divided and violent society they live in. Sephy Hadley - a Cross, supposedly powerful and privileged - has bound herself forever to her nought lover Callum McGregor's family. But Jude McGregor blames Sephy for all the tragedies his family has suffered. And he is determined to force her to take sides, and destroy her life . . . just like she destroyed his. . . Voted as one of the UK's best-loved books, Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses series is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic.
Malorie Blackman
Malorie Blackman is a British author known for her young adult fiction. She is best known for her critically acclaimed Noughts & Crosses series, which explores themes of race, prejudice, and love in a dystopian society. Blackman's writing is characterized by its powerful storytelling, complex characters, and thought-provoking social commentary. She has made significant contributions to literature by addressing important issues and challenging readers to think critically about the world around them. Blackman's impact on the young adult fiction genre is undeniable, as her work continues to resonate with readers of all ages.
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