This is a dark, foreboding romance novel that follows teenager Lukas John in his desperate attempt to survive in the heart of Auckland's ghettoes. He must face bullies, alcoholics, puberty, gangs, as he tries to find himself in a world that seems all but against him. A tale of poverty, abuse, love, and the chasing of dreams. Join Lukas as he recounts the most meaningful and impactful moments of his life, and follow the unlikeliest voice in romance. From his high-school years to his early twenties (and even beyond) Lukas experiences a life of struggle and hardship, but what he learns is that in the darkest of places it's the brightest lights that shine.