Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) in The Not-So Austen Bookclub

Aug 02, 2012 Keertana rated it liked it

Shelves: why-the-hype

Perfect Chemistry is one of those books that just about everyone seems to love. It has everything a girl could ever want in a book, doesn’t it?
1. Swoon-Worthy Love Interest? Check!
2. Blonde Cheerleader MC? Check!
3. Flirty Banter? Check!
4. Drama/Problems? Check!
5. Steamy Romance? Check!
That, I think is where my problems with this novel lie. Perfect Chemistry reads much like a checklist – as if Simone Elkeles looked at the afore-mentioned list and created a story to perfectly revolve a ...more

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Jul 04, 2012 Aliki rated it liked it

ΑΧ ΑΧ.ΑΥΤΑ ΤΑ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΑ ΧΗΜΕΙΑΣ ΟΛΟ ΜΕΓΑΛΑ ΠΑΘΗ ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΟΥΝ.ΠΑΝΤΑ ΗΜΟΥΝ ΥΠΕΡ ΤΗΣ ΠΡΑΚΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗΣ ΣΕ ΑΝΤΙΘΕΣΗ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΒΑΡΕΤΗ ΘΕΩΡΗΤΙΚΗ ΠΟΥ ΧΡΗΣΙΜΟΠΟΙΟΥΝ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΟΠΟΥ ΟΛΟ ΚΑΘΕΣΑΙ ΚΑΙ ΑΚΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΚΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΚΟΥΣ.ΣΤΟ ΘΕΜΑ ΜΑΣ ΛΟΙΠΟΝ
ΕΙΝΑΙ ΕΝΑ ΒΙΒΛΙΟ ΠΟΥ ΜΙΛΑΕΙ ΓΙΑ ΕΝΑ ΚΛΑΣΣΙΚΟ ΘΕΜΑ -ΑΤΑΙΡΙΑΣΤΟ ΕΡΩΤΑ.ΠΡΩΤΟΤΥΠΟ?ΔΕΝ ΝΟΜΙΖΩ..ΟΜΩΣ ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙ ΕΝΑ ΟΜΩΣ .Η SIMONE ELKELES ΠΑΝΩ ΣΕ ΑΥΤΗ ΤΗΝ ΒΑΣΗ ΜΑΣ ΜΙΛΑΕΙ ΓΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ ΚΑΙ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΗ ΥΠΑΡΚΤΑ ΠΡΟΒΛΗΜΑΤΑ ΤΑ ΟΠΟΙΑ ΔΕΝ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΟΥΝ ΤΟΥΣ ΗΡΩΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΛΛΑ ΤΟΥΣ ΕΜΠΛΟΥΤΙΖΟΥΝ ...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Deonna rated it liked it

I just couldn't get past the stereotypes. That just kept me from enjoying this book. ...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Magic Shop rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, library-books, love-stories-ya-romances, really-loved, favorite-series

I AM IN LOVE WITH THE FUENTES BROTHERS!!!!!!!!

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Wow, this book was just wow!! There was nothing that I did not like about it. The plot, the characters, that ending. Not to mention that I am now in love with the Fuentes brothers, I looked them up on the web, and I am just falling for them more and more after reading these books. This book had it all. Star-crossed lovers who against the stereotypes and the judgements had fell in love after all. The plot was romantic, sweet, really funny, and sad in I AM IN LOVE WITH THE FUENTES BROTHERS!!!!!!!!

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Wow, this book was just wow!! There was nothing that I did not like about it. The plot, the characters, that ending. Not to mention that I am now in love with the Fuentes brothers, I looked them up on the web, and I am just falling for them more and more after reading these books. This book had it all. Star-crossed lovers who against the stereotypes and the judgements had fell in love after all. The plot was romantic, sweet, really funny, and sad in so many ways. The feels I felt for this book was just to much. I felt sad because of the life Alex has and how he just wants to protect his family after seeing his dad killed in front of him at the he tender age of six. I have to admit, I didn't like Alex when he made that bet about Brittany, but later on the book, he showed me she really cared and that he's not just that Latino boy on the south side, who's in the gang. He was more that that, he was the guy who fell for the rich, white girl in the north side, the guy who was more like her than anyone else and who actually really cared about her. I also felt bad for Brittany because she doesn't want people to see her life at home and her disabled sister. Not to mention her mostly absent father and over controlling mother. I felt proud of her when she finally stood her ground and made her own decisions and didn't care what people thought anymore. But together I saw how similar they really are with each other. They really do deserve each other. Despite the lessons taught in the book and the judgements made by people against Brittany and Alex together, this book gave off a sense of humor too, I felt that that was good because it made you laugh. With Alex and his sarcastic and quirky remarks mixed with Paco and how he acts I had a lot of Joy and laughs with these to. I really liked Paco and it killed me when I reached the end and found out what happened to him. But he really helped Alex and their friendship is what I will always remember. The other characters like Sierra and Mrs.Peterson were also really good because they showed that they had accepted Alex in a way. The ending was sad, but ended on to happy note. I really liked the epilogue and it made me smile a lot. I can wait to read the next book and I will be beyond happy if these books were made into movies. I really enjoyed this book and it taught me a big lesson. It doesn't matter what your life is like and where you are on the social standard, it matters who you are and how you control your own life. I can not wait to read about Carlos and Luis, the other Fuentes brothers. Enjoy!!!!!!

I HEART FUENTES!!!!!! ...more

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Nov 07, 2012 Nadia rated it it was amazing

Wow! I've just finished reading this book and it has left in me...yeah...just wow.
I didn't think it was ever possible to crush on a Mexican before~maybe I didn't realise how good looking they were. The bad boy image totally suited Alex and my oh my, was he not just swoon worthy? Dark hair, defined features, intense eyes. Who could deny that?
This is book is a contemporary twist to an classical love story.
Not only does it have a love story but it has other relevant themes. About the influence of ...more

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May 11, 2012 Adela rated it it was amazing

Best book Ever if i could rate this i would rated it 11 starts it was just awesome :)

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Jun 17, 2012 Marie Gonzalez rated it really liked it

4.5 stars.
I really enjoyed this! It was a quick read, but one for mature teens. I felt some of it was a little rushed, especially the ending, but I wanted to read more every time I put it down, so still a great read!

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