Noughts & Crosses
Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman is a thought-provoking novel published by Simon and Schuster on December 1, 2020. This edition, a Media Tie-In, spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Sephy, a privileged dark-skinned Cross, and Callum, a marginalized pale-skinned nought, as they navigate a world divided by deep-seated prejudice and societal expectations.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, injustice, and the struggle for a more equitable society. As Sephy and Callum confront the harsh realities of their respective identities, their bond is tested by the societal forces that seek to keep them apart. The novel delves into the complexities of their relationship and the dangers that arise from their choice to defy the norms of their world, ultimately highlighting the impact of prejudice and racism on personal lives and future generations.
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Two star-crossed lovers fight for a more just world in this searing novel with a critically-acclaimed BBC series adaptation now streaming on NBCUniversal’s Peacock platform!
Sephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, she lives a life of privilege and power. But she’s lonely, and she burns with injustice at the world she sees around her.
Callum is a nought: pale-skinned and poor, he’s considered to be less than nothing, there to serve Crosses, but he dreams of a better life.
They’ve been friends since they were children, and they both know that’s as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies—love is out of the question.
Then—in spite of a world that is fiercely against them—these star-crossed lovers choose each other.
But it comes at a price and as they prepare to protect themselves and their love, they realize that the cost will lead both of them into terrible danger…and will have shocking repercussions for generations to come.
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