Light of Day

By Allison van Diepen

Book Overview

From the author of On the Edge and Snitch comes a dangerous, sexy novel perfect for fans of Simone Elkeles. With romance, action, and realistic friendships, this is a gripping story about finding out where you belong, discovering the power to make a difference, and finding true love along the way.

When Gabby Perez is almost drugged at a nightclub, she decides to take action. Teaming up with a mysterious stranger known as X, the two go after a gang that's drugging and kidnapping innocent girls off the Miami streets and forcing them into prostitution. As their search deepens, Gabby and X can't ignore their undeniable attraction to each other. Then Gabby discovers the truth about who X really is and the danger that surrounds him. Can their love survive the light of day?

Light of Day is set in the same world as On the Edge (readers will recognize some of their favorite characters in this book) and features a diverse cast.

Good Girl Bad Boy: She's a teen radio host fighting for justice. He's the mysterious, battle-scarred leader of a street gang. When they team up, the only thing more dangerous than the criminals they're hunting is their attraction to each other.Miami Romance: From neon-lit nightclubs to the gritty backstreets, this fast-paced story unfolds in a city where danger and desire hide in plain sight.Social Issues Fiction: A powerful look at the dark world of sex trafficking, as one girl uses her voice on the radio to expose the predators hiding in her city.Latina Protagonist: Fierce, funny, and determined, Gabby Perez is a Cuban-American teen who won't back down--not from criminals, and not from the mysterious guy who might break her heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062303481
• ISBN13: 9780062303486
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher