"Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez is set in 1937 Texas and follows the harrowing love story between two teenagers, Naomi and Wash. As they navigate the complexities of their lives—Naomi’s experiences as a Mexican-American girl and Wash's struggles as a Black boy—their bond deepens amidst racial tensions, familial pressures, and a tragic event that forever alters their world. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and resilience against societal injustices, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by marginalized communities in a deeply divided society. The story ultimately highlights the power of hope and connection in the face of despair. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 400 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2019 by Holiday House Inc .