So when I saw that this book was going to deal with gangs (another plot elements I haven’t had too much exposure too) my interest to read this book grew. I enjoy thriller movies but I haven’t really found any good thriller books–especially in the Young Adult department.

What drew me to this book was the cover and the tagline “Love is a Dangerous Thing”. The novel showcases a gritty, realistic voice and earth–shattering romance that will intrigue readers of Simone Elkeles and Paul Griffin and captivate fans of Allison van Diepen’s other novels. On the Edge is a compelling story about fighting for what’s right and figuring out where you belong. But when they live this close to the edge, can their love survive? Lobo is mysterious and passionate, and Maddie begins to fall for him. Now, as the only witness, she knows there’s a target on her back.īut when the Reyes jump her on the street, Maddie is protected by a second gang and their secretive leader, Lobo, who is determined to take down the Reyes himself. If she hadn’t, she wouldn’t have seen two members of the Reyes gang attacking a homeless man. Maddie Diaz never should have taken that shortcut through the park. Synopsis for On the Edge (from Goodreads):įrom Allison van Diepen, author of Snitch and Street Pharm, comes a sexy, dangerous novel about a teen who witnesses a murder and gets caught up in the seedy world of Miami’s gangs. Here is this week’s offering + my choice for my standalone novel for my Everything YA Mini-Reading Challenge for January: Single Sundays: While this blog may be focused on reviewing book series as a whole, we can’t forget about the good ole’ standalone novel! On Sundays, I will review a novel that is considered to be a standalone novel.

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