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A review by stephthebookworm
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
5.0
I decided I’d like to read this one after hearing all the buzz about it. I have to say, the buzz is true and well deserved. I loved this book!
Alex Fuentes is from the South Side of town. He’s in the Latino Blood gang, and lives a dangerous life. When he gets paired up with North Sider, the rich and popular cheerleader, Brittany Ellis, as his chemistry lab partner, neither of them are too happy. They decidedly hate each other almost immediately. Then, Alex places a bet with his buddies that he can get Brittany to sleep with him by Thanksgiving. Soon, a romance ensues and each discovers that the other one is not who they thought they were. Each of them has problems the other one may be able to help with. They have secrets and emotions that surprise each other. Could they be falling in love, despite the world being against them?
I completely loved this book. It drew me in the entire time. The characters were extrmely realistic, well developed, and highly likeable. The chapters were told in alternating narratives between the two characters which I really liked. It was so interesting to see the story told from both perspectives. This story was also full of heart. Alex would do anything for his family and those he cares for. Meanwhile, Brittany diligently cares for and defends her sister with severe physical and mental disabilities. Deep down, each of them was so different than the image they portrayed, and they finally learned to be real . . . with each other, the unlikeliest candidate for each of them. I love the way their romance developed. It was both funny and touching. All in all, I can’t say enough about this book. If you haven’t yet, I’d urge you to read it!
The Bottom Line: Fantastic! Wonderful! A must read for any YA or romance fan. A new favorite of mine.
Alex Fuentes is from the South Side of town. He’s in the Latino Blood gang, and lives a dangerous life. When he gets paired up with North Sider, the rich and popular cheerleader, Brittany Ellis, as his chemistry lab partner, neither of them are too happy. They decidedly hate each other almost immediately. Then, Alex places a bet with his buddies that he can get Brittany to sleep with him by Thanksgiving. Soon, a romance ensues and each discovers that the other one is not who they thought they were. Each of them has problems the other one may be able to help with. They have secrets and emotions that surprise each other. Could they be falling in love, despite the world being against them?
I completely loved this book. It drew me in the entire time. The characters were extrmely realistic, well developed, and highly likeable. The chapters were told in alternating narratives between the two characters which I really liked. It was so interesting to see the story told from both perspectives. This story was also full of heart. Alex would do anything for his family and those he cares for. Meanwhile, Brittany diligently cares for and defends her sister with severe physical and mental disabilities. Deep down, each of them was so different than the image they portrayed, and they finally learned to be real . . . with each other, the unlikeliest candidate for each of them. I love the way their romance developed. It was both funny and touching. All in all, I can’t say enough about this book. If you haven’t yet, I’d urge you to read it!
The Bottom Line: Fantastic! Wonderful! A must read for any YA or romance fan. A new favorite of mine.