Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles

A privileged, straight-laced teen is drawn to a charismatic bad-boy with ties to gang violence and a troubled family past; their attraction sparks a cascade of dangerous events that threaten both their futures. As loyalties and secrets surface, they must face betrayal, violence, and the consequences of previous choices while deciding how far they will go to protect one another. The story explores love across social divides, family loyalty, and the high cost of keeping secrets.

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