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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Omg this book is sooooo good! My pobre corazón. I can't believe I didn't pick this book up sooner. I love the Spanish slang and dialogue! And the ending
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute, corny, ass characters—no offense—that I loved
So I liked this book much better than I thought I would! While I agree with Morgan about the sex issue, I still really like the characters and even got a little teary eyed toward the end. Besides the characters I like how the author showed how wrong some stereotypes can be. Brittany seems to have everything she could possible want, the perfect life but she doesn't. And the same with Alex's tough guy image.
My other possible issue is the gang life. I don't know if it is ever possible to leave, even as Alex did. But I am glad the story focused more on school than the gang stuff.
My other possible issue is the gang life. I don't know if it is ever possible to leave, even as Alex did. But I am glad the story focused more on school than the gang stuff.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really didn't expect to like this one very much. In fact, even after checking it out from the library, I almost didn't read it. I mean, I'm a 30 year old woman, and this book is about two teenagers falling in love. But I'd heard the writing is good, so I was willing to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. Simone Elkeles is one awesome writer.
You know how sometimes when you read a book, the dialogue just feels stilted and not true to life? I've found that in a lot of books, and, as silly as it sounds, it reminds me that I'm reading a book. Well, in Perfect Chemistry, the dialogue was flawless. I never once thought, "nobody says that kind of thing". I was just caught up in the story.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters and their story. I really enjoyed going back and forth between the perspectives of Brittany and Alex. It definitely enriched the story. I loved the different cultures they came from, and felt like Simone Elkeles did an excellent job of writing both.
I highly recommend this one. There's swearing, and some of the characters treat sex very casually, so I wouldn't recommend it to younger teens, but to anyone else, it's a great read! I will definitely be reading the next book in the series, Rules of Attraction.
You know how sometimes when you read a book, the dialogue just feels stilted and not true to life? I've found that in a lot of books, and, as silly as it sounds, it reminds me that I'm reading a book. Well, in Perfect Chemistry, the dialogue was flawless. I never once thought, "nobody says that kind of thing". I was just caught up in the story.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters and their story. I really enjoyed going back and forth between the perspectives of Brittany and Alex. It definitely enriched the story. I loved the different cultures they came from, and felt like Simone Elkeles did an excellent job of writing both.
I highly recommend this one. There's swearing, and some of the characters treat sex very casually, so I wouldn't recommend it to younger teens, but to anyone else, it's a great read! I will definitely be reading the next book in the series, Rules of Attraction.
*SIGH*
Re-read this because I just love Brittany and Alex's love story. I mean, the plot was predictable and dramatic but ughhhh. I still love it. Will probably read this after another couple of years.
Re-read this because I just love Brittany and Alex's love story. I mean, the plot was predictable and dramatic but ughhhh. I still love it. Will probably read this after another couple of years.
I really liked it, except that she never really explained that they both really like chemistry, just that HE was good at it. So the end confused me.