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Carlos Fuentes isn't happy about leaving Mexico to start the "new" life his older brother, Alex, has planned for him. Carlos liked his freedom; living life on the edge - just like Alex did. Kiara Westford doesn't talk much; instead preferring to shut out the world. And when Carlos bounds into her life she struggles to understand him. Carlos is sure that Kiara thinks she's too good for him, which is just fine because he's not interested anyway, right? But when they finally open up to each other, the connection they feel shocks them both. Can they overcome their fears and realise that sometimes opposites really do attract?
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SIMONE ELKELES has written five young adult novels: How to Ruin a Summer Vacation, How to Ruin My Teenage Life, How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation, Leaving Paradise and Perfect Chemistry. She is currently working on the sequel to Perfect Chemistry and lives in Illinois, USA, with her family.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Rules of Attraction is the second Perfect Chemistry book, the first book followed Alex and Brittany's story, this one follows Alex's younger brother Carlos. It's written in first person, switching each chapter between Kiara and Carlos. Like Perfect Chemistry and Leaving Paradise before it, the changes of narrative tell the story incredibly well. It's easy to see where the book is going, there aren't really any big surprises, but once again it's written so well, that I just don't care.
If I'm being picky, this is my least favourite of the three of Simone's books I've read so far. Kiara and Carlos are fantastic characters, with a great story to tell and there are some great side characters as well. But for me, I didn't like it quite as much as Perfect Chemistry or Leaving Paradise. However, it is still a fantastic read and I'd highly recommend it! I did find it quite a bit funnier than both Chemistry and Paradise. It had a slightly lighter overall tone, and Carlos in particular had some hilarious moments. In some ways he's very different to Alex, he likes having his fun and while he's smart enough to know what needs to be taken seriously, it doesn't make him serious 24/7. Kiara can never back down from a challenge which, seeing as Carlos can't either, also makes for some entertaining moments between the two as they get each other riled up. It was very easy to get caught up in Kiara and Carlos' world, and I loved getting to know them, just like all of Simone's other characters.
Well written, great characters and a great story. Would recommend reading Perfect Chemistry first, simply because it explains Alex and Britt's story, plus a little of Carlos' background, but it's a complete story in its own right, so it's not necessary. There is going to be a third Perfect Chemistry book next year, I don't know who it follows, but I still can't wait for it. If you've not yet tried any of Simone Elkeles' books, I strongly suggest you do asap!
If I'm being picky, this is my least favourite of the three of Simone's books I've read so far. Kiara and Carlos are fantastic characters, with a great story to tell and there are some great side characters as well. But for me, I didn't like it quite as much as Perfect Chemistry or Leaving Paradise. However, it is still a fantastic read and I'd highly recommend it! I did find it quite a bit funnier than both Chemistry and Paradise. It had a slightly lighter overall tone, and Carlos in particular had some hilarious moments. In some ways he's very different to Alex, he likes having his fun and while he's smart enough to know what needs to be taken seriously, it doesn't make him serious 24/7. Kiara can never back down from a challenge which, seeing as Carlos can't either, also makes for some entertaining moments between the two as they get each other riled up. It was very easy to get caught up in Kiara and Carlos' world, and I loved getting to know them, just like all of Simone's other characters.
Well written, great characters and a great story. Would recommend reading Perfect Chemistry first, simply because it explains Alex and Britt's story, plus a little of Carlos' background, but it's a complete story in its own right, so it's not necessary. There is going to be a third Perfect Chemistry book next year, I don't know who it follows, but I still can't wait for it. If you've not yet tried any of Simone Elkeles' books, I strongly suggest you do asap!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Carlos used to worship his brother, Alex; before he left the gang for Brittany and joined college. Basically, when he stopped being 'the man', fell in love and lost life's edge. Carlos loves living at the edge.
When his gang involvement was too hard to ignore, Carlos's mother and the rest of his family decided that he needed a change. And what a change it was!
Carlos had to leave his home, join a 'ridiculous' group for teens 'at risk' and play G.I.Joe with kids. And lets not even start on the cowboy costumes! But all this seems completely 'harmless' compared to his undeniable feelings for the professor's daughter Kiara. While staying with the professor because of a 'misfortune involving drugs at school' Carlos realizes that he is attracted to goody-two-shoes Kiara: who wears loose knee length t-shirts (anything but gangsta!) and stutters when she's emotional.
Kiara just got dumped by her boyfriend. Text dumped to be precise. She stutters and loves a challenge. What a odd combo! And what can be a better challenge than Carlos? But soon challenge converts into friendship and friendship turns into attraction. But both Carlos and Kiara are Confused. Because none is on the other's 'rules of attraction!' But no one told these two teens that in the rules of attraction, there are no rules.
As a heart thumping chase begins from dangerous gangs and crisis reaches over the top, Carlos and Kiara need each other to balance out their lives. When sizzling love burns and guns fire, can it all be enough to break the said, rules of attraction?
Once again...Elkeles gave me a heart attack! (Figuratively of course). I loved, loved, loved Rules of attraction!!! Carlos is obviously more of a bad boy than Alex and has a very very cynical attitude towards his life and a dark humour to aid that attitude. Kiara on the other hand, is introvert, has one gay best friend and is, basically the opposite of Carlos.
We see snippets of Alex and Britanny in this book and I'm personally happy with that because even though Carlos was amazing, I still love Alex way more! The ending is so so so sweet and though it wasn't as extraordinary as Perfect chemistry, Rules of Attraction has it's own charm. And this book was hilarious!!! The Mexican bits and pieces are still there and helps to give the book a very different feel and ultimately it's about teens. It portrays the lives of these two teens brilliantly and makes you feel for them.
I'd recommend this series to anyone! They are in a circle of cliché but with such wonderful writing, the characters, the language and the humour, it makes the books so, so much different! Cannot wait for Louis's story...
and have to say...this book was sexy!
When his gang involvement was too hard to ignore, Carlos's mother and the rest of his family decided that he needed a change. And what a change it was!
Carlos had to leave his home, join a 'ridiculous' group for teens 'at risk' and play G.I.Joe with kids. And lets not even start on the cowboy costumes! But all this seems completely 'harmless' compared to his undeniable feelings for the professor's daughter Kiara. While staying with the professor because of a 'misfortune involving drugs at school' Carlos realizes that he is attracted to goody-two-shoes Kiara: who wears loose knee length t-shirts (anything but gangsta!) and stutters when she's emotional.
Kiara just got dumped by her boyfriend. Text dumped to be precise. She stutters and loves a challenge. What a odd combo! And what can be a better challenge than Carlos? But soon challenge converts into friendship and friendship turns into attraction. But both Carlos and Kiara are Confused. Because none is on the other's 'rules of attraction!' But no one told these two teens that in the rules of attraction, there are no rules.
As a heart thumping chase begins from dangerous gangs and crisis reaches over the top, Carlos and Kiara need each other to balance out their lives. When sizzling love burns and guns fire, can it all be enough to break the said, rules of attraction?
Once again...Elkeles gave me a heart attack! (Figuratively of course). I loved, loved, loved Rules of attraction!!! Carlos is obviously more of a bad boy than Alex and has a very very cynical attitude towards his life and a dark humour to aid that attitude. Kiara on the other hand, is introvert, has one gay best friend and is, basically the opposite of Carlos.
We see snippets of Alex and Britanny in this book and I'm personally happy with that because even though Carlos was amazing, I still love Alex way more! The ending is so so so sweet and though it wasn't as extraordinary as Perfect chemistry, Rules of Attraction has it's own charm. And this book was hilarious!!! The Mexican bits and pieces are still there and helps to give the book a very different feel and ultimately it's about teens. It portrays the lives of these two teens brilliantly and makes you feel for them.
I'd recommend this series to anyone! They are in a circle of cliché but with such wonderful writing, the characters, the language and the humour, it makes the books so, so much different! Cannot wait for Louis's story...
and have to say...this book was sexy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sequel to Perfect Chemistry (a personal favourite), Rules of Attraction is every bit as delightful as its predecessor. If there were any doubts of the Fuentes brothers' droolworthiness after Perfect Chemistry, Carlos sealed the deal in Rules of Attraction. I just loved the masculine presence of Carlos in this book. Definitely a Fuentes.
Rules of Attraction is a hell of a lot funnier than Perfect Chemisty. While Alex was resigned to his fate, Carlos is cynical about his life in general. His outlook in life is comparably worse, and this cynicism he easily translates into humour - this, combined with Kiara's boldness and the flair of interesting, hugely entertainting secondary characters, produces humour that had me giggling and laughing while reading. Despite his best efforts, Carlos is immature, wanting to dive head first into a life his brother once left behind. Watching him develop, learn and ultimately mature is perhaps one of the strengths of this book. Like Alex, Carlos has a strong heart, but mind you, is the truer bad boy of the two. And while I could quite easily list Carlos' endless loveable traits, I'll let you know that ultimately he's as hot as older brother Alex.
Unlike Perfect Chemistry - which was equally underscored by Brittany's and Alex's stories -, I found Rules of Attraction to focus more on Carlos and less on Kiara. Bits and pieces of Kiara I found missing, which left her characterisation to be underdeveloped. However, the development of Kiara's family offsets this quite well.
The romance, as with any of Simone's work, is wonderful. Carlos and Kiara's chemistry is fresh and witty, but not as sizzling as Alex's and Brittany's. And, speaking of the two, I looked forward to and was satisfied with the glimpses that Simone has provided into Alex's and Brittany's relationship. It was familiar ground, just from a fresh viewpoint. There were also parts which seems to lay the foundation for the third book in the series. I like!
Overall, Rules of Attraction is a worthy read, twenty times over. There are bits and pieces I did not like, but it was very hard not to love this book in general. It encompasses many motifs, among which is brotherly love, trust and growth. Each of these are impeccably handled. For that alone, this book is worth anyone's time.
Apologies, I seem to compare RoA with PC a lot - while I honestly tried to review RoA in it's own merit, it appeared increasingly difficult not to compare it with PC!
Rules of Attraction is a hell of a lot funnier than Perfect Chemisty. While Alex was resigned to his fate, Carlos is cynical about his life in general. His outlook in life is comparably worse, and this cynicism he easily translates into humour - this, combined with Kiara's boldness and the flair of interesting, hugely entertainting secondary characters, produces humour that had me giggling and laughing while reading. Despite his best efforts, Carlos is immature, wanting to dive head first into a life his brother once left behind. Watching him develop, learn and ultimately mature is perhaps one of the strengths of this book. Like Alex, Carlos has a strong heart, but mind you, is the truer bad boy of the two. And while I could quite easily list Carlos' endless loveable traits, I'll let you know that ultimately he's as hot as older brother Alex.
Unlike Perfect Chemistry - which was equally underscored by Brittany's and Alex's stories -, I found Rules of Attraction to focus more on Carlos and less on Kiara. Bits and pieces of Kiara I found missing, which left her characterisation to be underdeveloped. However, the development of Kiara's family offsets this quite well.
The romance, as with any of Simone's work, is wonderful. Carlos and Kiara's chemistry is fresh and witty, but not as sizzling as Alex's and Brittany's. And, speaking of the two, I looked forward to and was satisfied with the glimpses that Simone has provided into Alex's and Brittany's relationship. It was familiar ground, just from a fresh viewpoint. There were also parts which seems to lay the foundation for the third book in the series. I like!
Overall, Rules of Attraction is a worthy read, twenty times over. There are bits and pieces I did not like, but it was very hard not to love this book in general. It encompasses many motifs, among which is brotherly love, trust and growth. Each of these are impeccably handled. For that alone, this book is worth anyone's time.
Apologies, I seem to compare RoA with PC a lot - while I honestly tried to review RoA in it's own merit, it appeared increasingly difficult not to compare it with PC!
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I don't usually give half stars but I think it's warranted for this book.
Though I do find these books a little predictable I did enjoy this one a little more... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ruth
awesome
Rules of Attraction is the second book in the perfect chemistry series which focuses on the second brother Carlos. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
Whoa!
GREAT companion novel to Perfect Chemistry! Loved how this book was about Alex's brother Carlos, and his self discovery. The book moved swiftly to the point, Carlos' love story. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mary-The Sweet Bookshelf
Excellent
The book came very quick, it came in nice packaging, brand new book, excellent! Also it's a fantastic read for teenagers. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sophie
AMAZINGGG!!
I have read both the Perfect Chemestry books and i cannot wait for the third to be released!! I found both the book utterly FANTASTIC!!!
Published 10 months ago by emily
a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!!
Brilliant, totally kept up with the first book! recommend it to anybody with a liking for a great teen storys :)
Published 10 months ago by katecookie
A great read!
I liked this book better than the first book from Simone and i felt myself being pulled into the book a lot. i found myself falling in love with Carlos and his cheeky behaviour. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Gabriella
A SEXY DREAM
At first i thought the sequel to 'perfect chemistry' could never live up to the orginal... and at the start i seemed to be correct however after a few pages it started getting... Read more
Published 12 months ago by GinaBaby
Not sure
I LOVED PErfect Chemistry and i wasnt too sure about reading this one, because its about another brother, etc. but i took a chance, and its pretty good, as a stand alone book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ria
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