Light of Day
By (Author) Allison Van Diepen
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperTeen
4th July 2017
United States
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Law, police and crime
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and pe
FIC
336
Width 135mm, Height 203mm, Spine 19mm
252g
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.
"Taut with suspense, violence, and sexual tension." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Messages about having confidence in who you are, listening to your heart and your gut, establishing both intimacy and identity are excellent and far from didactic in the fast-paced narrative." -- Resource Links Magazine "The tangle of love and danger is reminiscent of Simone Elkeles' PERFECT CHEMISTRY" -- Booklist "LIGHT OF DAY is a fast moving read, with lots of action related in the sassy, snappy voice of the main character." -- CM Magazine "Readers who like their romance on the gritty side will fall for van Diepen's steamy thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for ON THE EDGE: "Heart-pounding, romantic and suspenseful. I loved it!" -- NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Simone Elkeles Praise for ON THE EDGE: "The well-drawn characters and setting make the novel stand out. The romance is equal parts sweet and hot and leads to a satisfying conclusion. Ideal for readers who prefer a high romance-to-thrills ratio." -- Kirkus Reviews
Allison van Diepen is the author of the Oracle of Dating series as well as the teen novels Raven, Snitch and Street Pharm. She was dubbed The Oracle of Dating as a teen when she began giving dating advice to her friends. She also wrote personalized romances featuring her friends and their favorite celebrities. Allison teaches high school in Ottawa, Canada, where she lives with her husband and son.