Poignant and chilling by turns, The Opposite of Innocent is award-winning author Sonya Soness most gripping novel in verse yet. Its the story of a girl named Lily, whos been crushing on a man named Luke, a friend of her parents, ever since she can remember. Luke has been away for two endless years, but hes finally returning today. Lily was only twelve when he left. But now, at fourteen, she feels transformed. She cant wait to see how Luke will react when he sees the new her. And when her mother tells her that Luke will be staying with them for a while, in the bedroom right next to hers, her heart nearly stops. Having Luke back is better than Lily could have ever dreamed. His lingering looks set Lily on fire. Is she just imagining them? But then, when theyre alone, he kisses her. Then he kisses her again. Lilys friends think anyone his age who wants to be with a fourteen-year-old must be really messed up. Maybe even dangerous. But Luke would never do anything to hurt her...would he? In this powerful tale of a terrifying leap into young adulthood, readers will accompany Lily on her harrowing journey from hopelessness to hope.