Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles

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?

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Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles