Romeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology in this lyrical and magical novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Astonishing Color of After.
For years, the Changs and Yees have been, caught in a bitter rivalry. Luna Chang is determined to discover the strange magic that draws fireflies to her; fireflies remarkable enough to ease the worst of her pain. Hunter Yee dreams of the day he can shed the mistakes of his late uncle, mistakes that have left his family in hiding and constant paranoia.
When Hunter is, expelled and sent, to public school, his and Luna's worlds collide, and they find, themselves drawn to each other as if pulled by an invisible force. But, as Hunter and Luna's relationship intensifies so does the animosity between their families.
Then they discover a priceless item that gives meaning to the extraordinary force tying them together, and its connection to their families. But, Hunter and Luna aren't the only ones aware of its existence, and some will do anything to obtain it. Hunter and Luna will have to work quickly to unravel the mystery behind their connection, or risk losing the truth forever.
