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Rules of Attraction
by Simone Elkeles
by Simone Elkeles
Flannery's review
bookshelves: audiobooks, young-adult-teen, read-in-2011, kcls, i-wouldnt-read-on-the-t, reviewed-2011
Jan 18, 11
bookshelves: audiobooks, young-adult-teen, read-in-2011, kcls, i-wouldnt-read-on-the-t, reviewed-2011
Read from January 12 to 18, 2011
This book has a lot of similarities to the first in the series, Perfect Chemistry--at the beginning, it felt like the only difference was that Kiara had a stutter. After finishing it, I still feel it was substantially similar in characters and plot but I don't give a crap. I still really liked it.
In other news, I know some people are fans of the cover art in this series but I think it is pretty mortifying. After Perfect Chemistry's cover, where Alex and Brittney are laying on each other in the cover art, I saw this one and thought, "thank goodness I am not living with my Boston roommates anymore--they made fun of me for reading the other one and this one is even more ridiculous!" Did you see the cover for the third book in the series, Chain Reaction? THEY ARE SHOWERING TOGETHER. I would never read that book on the T. (public transportation) Buuuuut, that brings me to something else.
The sexiness. Whoa, mama. I listened to this one on audiobook and it was pretty hot. I enjoyed the romance aspects of this book more than most of the romances I read. What's that you say? That's kind of gross since I'm 27? Well, FU, I don't care what you say. Also, Carlos sounds hot. Alex was hot, too. It stands to reason that Luis will be hot, too. If there is a shower scene in book three, I am totally there. Oh wait, I was there anyway.
Speaking about sounding hot, it was pretty interesting to hear the shifting first person narration in this novel. I've never encountered this in an audiobook before--when Carlos is narrating, a Mexican (well, I didn't look him up, maybe the voice actor just does an amazing accent) man narrates and every character sounds like they would from Carlos' point of view--so Brittney, the professor, Tuck, and Brandon all have quasi-Mexican accents. And when Brittney narrates, the female voice actor impersonates Carlos and Alex's voices. At first, I felt that it was off-putting but I got used to it over time and I think it actually added to my experience.
In other news, I know some people are fans of the cover art in this series but I think it is pretty mortifying. After Perfect Chemistry's cover, where Alex and Brittney are laying on each other in the cover art, I saw this one and thought, "thank goodness I am not living with my Boston roommates anymore--they made fun of me for reading the other one and this one is even more ridiculous!" Did you see the cover for the third book in the series, Chain Reaction? THEY ARE SHOWERING TOGETHER. I would never read that book on the T. (public transportation) Buuuuut, that brings me to something else.
The sexiness. Whoa, mama. I listened to this one on audiobook and it was pretty hot. I enjoyed the romance aspects of this book more than most of the romances I read. What's that you say? That's kind of gross since I'm 27? Well, FU, I don't care what you say. Also, Carlos sounds hot. Alex was hot, too. It stands to reason that Luis will be hot, too. If there is a shower scene in book three, I am totally there. Oh wait, I was there anyway.
Speaking about sounding hot, it was pretty interesting to hear the shifting first person narration in this novel. I've never encountered this in an audiobook before--when Carlos is narrating, a Mexican (well, I didn't look him up, maybe the voice actor just does an amazing accent) man narrates and every character sounds like they would from Carlos' point of view--so Brittney, the professor, Tuck, and Brandon all have quasi-Mexican accents. And when Brittney narrates, the female voice actor impersonates Carlos and Alex's voices. At first, I felt that it was off-putting but I got used to it over time and I think it actually added to my experience.
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Reading Progress
| 01/12/2011 |
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15.0% | ||
| 01/13/2011 |
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40.0% | "Carlos is so effing annoying right now. If he were here, I'd punch him in the face. (okay, I wouldn't. I DID listen in torts review today!)" |
Comments (showing 1-50 of 207) (207 new)
I wish we really could have those T-shirts made. I kind of like this one:
Seriously, though, I felt like I should've poured some cold water on my head at one point.
Well, I don't see why we can't :)Yup, I can understand that. I can't wait for the third book to come out. Hopefully it's as good as the other two in the series!
It'd be pretty funny if we DID have shirts made but then made a long list of YA swoonworthy males for the back.(then I could wear it to really exciting places like...bed...or maybe the grocery store if I'm feeling saucy)
Flann, that's a cool idea! I'm serious, I will look into this.So, who would have to be on the list?
Alex Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes
Jace Wayland
Ash
Peeta
Étienne St. Clair
Nick Ryves
Seth Mortensen
Nash Hudson
Who else?
Well it could be a cougar/cradle robber shirt:-) I was just thinking that a perfect quote for it would be the one that Matthew McConaughey says in Fast Times at Ridgemont High "That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age."
Only obviously it would be guys instead of girls. Mmmm, I'm liking this more and more.
Who is Nash? Sorry ... should I know him?Varen Nethers!
Why can't I think of more??
Well, I really like the cougar shirt idea .... ;P
Yes, very good! You have to help me here, though. Who are Dexter Jones and Wes Baker? I have to meet them!
Flannery wrote: "Well it could be a cougar/cradle robber shirt:-) I was just thinking that a perfect quote for it would be the one that Matthew McConaughey says in Fast Times at Ridgemont High "That's what I love..."
LMAO XD That's perfect! Hahahaha!
Hehe, Flannery ;). Yes, a fitting quote. Btw, totally agree on what you said in your review (to stay on topic ;)). This book is so similar to Perfect Chemistry, but I enjoyed it nevertheless. Also, yes, embarrassing covers. And the titles aren't much better ... ;)
I just looked and you've read Truth About Forever, Jess! Wait, is Wes over 18? Aw man, he might be 18 or 19. That's still too young:) Dex is the bike riding one from Along for the Ride. I think I always like Sarah Dessen's guys...even if there is no sexy times.
Oh God, how could I forget about Wes??? And Dex is yummy as well! *shakes head* Just too many underaged boys for me ;-)
@Janina--thanks for trying to keep me on topic lol. Feel free to ring in on any more hotties you can think of;-) We need to get this idea off the ground!
Ahh, Flannery, I think the bike-riding one is Eli. He is great and on my list of fictional crushes ;). Dex is the band guy from This Lullaby, but I think we can keep him on nevertheless :D. I love Sarah Dessen's guys as well ...
Eli Stock! You are right, Janina:-) Either way, just tack them on. I am against adding the one from Lock and Key, though. I just didn't swoon over him.
Nah, didn't like him much either. I remember liking the music guy from Just Listen, though, but not enough to remember his name ;).LOL. There are just too many.
Nope, the guy from Lock and Key was a lamo. I agree on Jay, Eli and Dex, though. Thanks Janina for clearing that up :)
Nonsense, there can never be "too many." *points finger at Janina*
Go sit in the corner and think about what you've done!
Yes, Adam is great :)Hmm, I loved Harry Potter and Percy Jackson but I didn’t lust after them so I guess they do not qualify for this.
LOL, I was JUST thinking about Percy. I don't know, Jess. Have you seen the movie? He's pretty studly in that. Also, I was just thinking about Valek--but he is like a geezer compared to what we're talking about now.
Flannery wrote: "Nonsense, there can never be "too many." *points finger at Janina*
Go sit in the corner and think about what you've done!"
:P. I just meant that there are too many to remember all their names!
;)
Jessica wrote: "Yes, Adam is great :)
Hmm, I loved Harry Potter and Percy Jackson but I didn’t lust after them so I guess they do not qualify for this."
I didn't like Percy particularly, but I agree on Harry. It would feel kind of weird lusting after him ...
Percy was pretty cute in the movies! And I don't care if you like the Twilight series or not, but man, Jacob Black is HOT!
Isn't Valek rather old? I mean, I'm pretty sure he's older than me - which doesn't really qualify as old, but he would be out of cougar-range.
ROFL Flann XD Yeah, Percy does look good in that movie...hmm...Hahaha, Valek is too old!
What’s the guys name from The Dark Devine? Daniel? I liked him...
No, that's why I said he was a geezer. (an old man) I know he doesn't count...but he's still a stud lol
Is anybody keeping a list ;)?? I think there is a thread over at the corner where we can look for more ideas. Haven't read the Dark Divine yet. Connor wasn't bad, though, sometimes a bit boring maybe ...
Yes, crazy people can be hotties. Just look at the two of us, Flann. Mwuhahahaha. But he's twenty "something". Do they ever actually say his age?
Some of that list is OLD people (like our own age? who that heck wants THAT? just kidding:)) But I'll look and pick out the younger ones. So far I see Po, Jace, Kartik, Derek from Awakening, Zane from Pretties
Flannery wrote: "I'm sure some peeps would like Ty from Stolen to be on the list. Are we including crazy people?"As long as they're hot I think we should add them to our list :)
Oh riiiight, I forgot Ty was in his twenties. Damn.We need other people to wake up and comment on this thread!
You are right Janina! There is a thread over at the corner.Flann, maybe we should add a geezer list, too. At the bottom in very tiny print :)
Nope, it didn't work Lynds. @ all of you, I just found this site and it looks like it might not be that hard to design online??
http://www.uberprints.com/studio/
LOL. Okay, to stay updated: Here is a list of the cougar-worthy guys ...Alex Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes
Jace Wayland
Ash (How old is he? No idea. ANd I don't like him particularly ;).)
Peeta Mellark
Étienne St. Clair
Nick Ryves
Nash Hudson
Jonah Griggs
Thomas Mackee
Marcus Flutie
Dexter Jones
Wes Baker
Varen Nethers
Jay Heaton
Eli Stock
Adam
Connor
Po (does he even have a last name?)
Derek
Kartik
Zane
The last few are still missing their last names. I'm really bad at remembering last names, sorry. Also, can you tell I'm a list fan? ;)
@ L, Graceling@Janina, LOL, I don't think Kartik, Po, OR Zane have last names...do they? Connor Hughes. Derek Souza. I can't find Adam's readily.
@Kat--if we did adult males, we couldn't be cougars! ;-) But I would have so many, yum!
As the Resident Cougar I see it as my duty to tell you that you mustn't be ashamed of your feelings and that we welcome you into our circle of lusting old ladies. *hands you your cougar t-shirt*