From Amazon: When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created “perfect” life is about to unravel before her eyes. She’s forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes, a gang member from the other side of town, and he is about to threaten everything she's worked so hard for—her flawless reputation, her relationship with her boyfriend, and the secret that her home life is anything but perfect. Alex is a bad boy and he knows it. So when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany into his life, he thinks nothing of it. But soon Alex realizes Brittany is a real person with real problems, and suddenly the bet he made in arrogance turns into something much more. In a passionate story about looking beneath the surface, Simone Elkeles breaks through the stereotypes and barriers that threaten to keep Brittany and Alex apart.I am a sucker for romance, so today's wish list pick is Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles. Who doesn't love a bad boy who turns out to be a good guy once he meets the right girl? I haven't read Perfect Chemistry, but I am assuming this is what happens with Alex and Brittany. And I am dying to find out...
The reviews I've read of this book pretty much state that although the book has a Romeo and Juliet vibe, it is NOT the typical, predictable read that one might assume. Because this book hits the shelves 2 days before Christmas, I will be purchasing it for myself (while I am finishing my last minute shopping because I am such a procrastinator)!
If you haven't already done so, you must visit Simone's website! (I didn't say should, I said must.) She has an incredibly awesome rap music video book trailer that is just fantastic (can't you tell I love it)!
Ok, so now I want to hear your thoughts. If you visited Simone's website, tell me what you thought about the video. If you've read any of her other titles, I would love to hear your opinions on those as well. If you refuse to obey my command and watch the video : ) or haven't read any of Simone's other books, I would like to hear your suggestions of other YA romance novels I should read.
6 comments:
I want to read this book so bad!
By the way, Brooke Taylor is having a contest on her blog where you can win an ARC of this.
I definitely want to read this one and the video was hilarious and very original!
Lauren: Thanks for letting me know. That contest was fun!
Alea: I'm glad you liked it as much as I did.
I think it stands out so much more than all the other book trailers which are all done in a similar way. Very clever!
I'm dying to read Perfect Chemistry and the book trailer is absolutely the best I've ever seen! (The entire website is beyond cool too. Simone's my idol.)
PS: Thanks for posting the FAKETASTIC info! :-)
XO
Alea: I thought the same thing!
Alexa: I think Simone is becoming one of my idols too. Her creativity is beyond amazing. No problem! I am glad to help wherever I can. Can't wait for the release of Faketastic!
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