Chain Reaction

Publisher Marketing: The third book in this "New York Times" bestselling series an urban twist on a star-crossed love story Luis Fuentes has always been sheltered from the gang violence that nearly destroyed his brothers lives. But that didn t stop him from taking risks whether he s scaling a mountain in the Rockies or dreaming of a future as an astronaut, Luis can t stop looking for the next thrill. Nikki Cruz lives her life by three rules boys lie to get their way, don t trust a boy who says I love you, and never date a boy from the south side of Fairfield. Her parents may be from Mexico, but as a doctor s daughter, she has more in common with her north-side neighbors than the Latino Blood at her school. Then she meets Luis at Alex s wedding, and suddenly, she s tempted to break all her rules. Getting Nikki to take a chance on a south sider is Luis s biggest challenge, until he finds himself targeted by Chuy Soto, the new head of the Latino Blood. When Chuy reveals a disturbing secret about Luis s family, the youngest Fuentes finds himself questioning everything he s ever believed to be true. Will his feelings for Nikki be enough to stop Luis from entering a dark and violent world and permanently living on the edge?" Review Citations: School Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 114 (EAN 9780802720870, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 96 (EAN 9780802720870, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Elkeles, Simone Simone Elkeles is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, the Perfect Chemistry series, Leaving Paradise series, and How to Ruin series. All three books in the Perfect Chemistry series have been YALSA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers, and the Illinois Association of Teachers of English named Simone 2008 Author of the Year. Visit her online at www.simoneelkeles.com and www.facebook.com/SimoneElkeles, and on Twitter @SimoneElkeles.