The first edition of the novel was published in april th 2010, and was written by simone elkeles. The power of love in rules of attraction page by paige. Both perfect chemistry and rules of attraction had a similar structure in the way that the chapters where set up the same way with the main characters like alex and brittany, carlos and kiara. He moves from mexico to boulder, colorado to live with his brother alex. Rules of attraction book by simone elkeles official. American author simone elkeless young adult fiction rules of attraction 2010 is the second book in the series, perfect chemistry. As the danger grows for carlos, he s shocked to discover that it s this seemingly allamerican family who can save him. Carlos relationship with kiaras father and brother was so funny yet touching.
Catesby bernstein plays kiara westford download this video for. Carlos was truly a bad boy, and kiara sincere yet feisty. But carlos and kiara soon discover that in matters of the heart, the rules of attraction overpower the social differences that conspire to keep them apart. I want to make sure kiaras got a boyfriend who has more to offer than a hot bod and a face that could make angels weep. Rules of attraction is the companion novel to perfect chemistry.
Rodriguez playing alex fuentes and giancarlo vidrio playing carlos. Unfortunately, the professor happens to be kiaras dad. As they get to know one another, carlos assumes kiara thinks shes too good for. Rules of attraction a perfect chemistry novel book 2. I bought the book after i stumbled across a trailer of it on youtube and i can honestly say that i loved it and it is one of my favourite ya books. Also, i enjoyed how the chapters of rules of attraction by simone elkelesalternated between carlos and kiara. Rules of attraction by simone elkeles official book trailer. This second novel in elkeles perfect chemistry trilogy gives us. She stutters when she becomes emotional whether its sadness, anger, or embarrassment. When he meets kiara westford, a good girl totally unlike any of the girls hes usually drawn to, carlos assumes kiara. Kiara, i pulled out the receipts from last month and the past week. Living on the university of coloradoboulder campus with his older brother alex, a college student and exgang member, high school senior carlos is not ready to give up his wild ways until he meets a shy classmate named kiara. Carlos likes living his life on the edge and wants to carve his own pathjust like.
Book trailer for rules of attraction novel by simone elkeles, the sequel to. Book trailer for rules of attraction novel by simone elkeles, the sequel to perfect chemistry with alexander f. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 336 pages and is available in paperback format. Rules of attraction by simone elkeles home facebook.
Carlos likes living his life on the edge and wants to carve his own pathjust like alex did. The main characters of this young adult, romance story are carlos fuentes. Rules of attraction, perfect chemistry by simone elkeles. This video is about the couple in the second book of the series. Carlos fuentes perfect chemistry want to make sure kiaras got a boyfriend who. Man, one little dare and the girl moves to the music as if she owns it. Brittany, the main characters in rules of attratction are carlos alexs little brother and kiara.
I actually preferred rules of attraction to perfect chemistry. She lived with her mom, dad and little brother, brandon. Living on the university of coloradoboulder campus with his older brother alex, a college student and exgang member, high school senior carlos is not ready to give up his wild ways until he meets a shy classmate named kiara and becomes unwillingly involved in a drug ring. See more ideas about chemistry, alexander rodriguez and book boyfriends. Carlos fuentes feels betrayed when the big brother he idolized, alex, trades in a life as a gang member for a future with his girlfriend. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of rules of attraction by simone elkeles. I liked carlos and kiara s relationship, they had some really cute moments and i loved the family atmosphere in this. I would have started by reading this book before perfect chemistry because i. On her rules of attraction paper, tuck lists that she is funny, smart, sarcastic, a loyal friend, loves a challenge, and a great. Rules of attraction by simone elkeles overdrive rakuten.
The perfect chemistry trilogy perfect chemistry rules of attraction chain reaction. Even though carlos was a bit annoying at first and a little bit different than his brother, i still enjoyed rules of attraction very much. However, i felt the writing got to be a bit heavy handed at times, and a bit snortworthy. It followed a very close story line and though carlos and kiara were not mirror images of alex and britney they were too close in characteristics for rules of attraction to grab my attention with originality. As the danger grows for carlos, he\s shocked to discover that it\s this seemingly allamerican family who can save him.
Loganb written by simone elkeles read by roxanne hernandez, blas kisic format. However, the heavy hand is not prevalent throughout the entire book of rules ofattraction. But carlos and kiara soon discover that in matters of the heart, the rules of attraction. Most people say that the first book was their fave. Bret easton ellis trains his incisive gaze on the kids at selfconsciously bohemian camden college and treats. While i sit in the office and tally receipts and reconcile the books, i hear my mom explain to carlos how to separate the boxes of loose teas that were just delivered. From the bestselling author or less than zero and american psycho, the rules of attraction is a startlingly funny, kaleidoscopic novel about three students at a small, affluent liberalarts college in new england with no plans for the futureor even the presentwho become entangled in a curious romantic triangle. Carlos fuentes isnt happy about leaving mexico to start the new life his older brother, alex, has planned for him. Bloomsbury usa childrens 1 9 0 summary in the second book in simone elkeles new york times bestselling ya contemporary romance series, bad boy carlos fuentes and good girl kiara westford dont mean to fall for each other. I started writing this before chain reactions so things will be different have no happened anyway i hope to start doing at least a weekly update and maybe some weeks doing more than one update. Rules of attraction focuses on alexs younger brother, carlos who is also involved in gangs and drug use, and his move from mexico back to the usa and how he falls in love with a girl named kiara. This 2010 ya book trailer has over 2 million views.
After he moved to colorado he enrolls in flatiron high school where he meets his peer guide kiara westford. New sparks will fly in the sequel to simone elkeless breakout book perfect chemistry. However, the passion between carlos and kiara, who tell their story in alternating narratives. Rules of attraction a perfect chemistry novel simone. Set at a small, affluent liberalarts college in new england at the height of the reagan 80s, the rules of attraction is a startlingly funny, kaleidoscopic novel about three students with no plans for the futureor even the presentwho become entangled in a curious romantic triangle.
I want to make sure kiaras got a boyfriend who has more to offer than a. Rules of attraction by simone elkeles booksamillion. Review of rules of attraction by simone elkeles good. Rules of attraction chicago public library overdrive. She doesnt talk much and is completely intimidated by carlos wild ways. Rules of attraction a perfect chemistry novel paperback. As they get to know one another, carlos assumes kiara thinks shes too good for him, and refuses to admit that she might be getting to him.
I hope that some of you know this book series and love it, too. Rules of attraction book daniel boone regional library. Free download or read online rules of attraction pdf epub perfect chemistry series book. Rules of attraction by simone elkeles official book.
Its the story of a teenager who finds himself being set up by a mexican drug lord. But carlos and kiara soon discover that in matters of the heart, the rules of attraction overpower. Pdf rules of attraction book perfect chemistry free. She has had speech problems all her life but recently it has gotten better. Rules of attraction read online free by simone elkeles. I dont buy it for a second, cause if you were my girlfriend and a stud like me was livin in your house, id kiss you in front of the guy every chance i got as a reminder. Rules of attraction was a smudged carbon copy of perfect chemistry. The novel follows high schooler carlos fuentes who emigrates to boulder, colorado from mexico to stay with. As the danger grows for carlos, hes shocked to discover that its this seemingly allamerican family who can save him. The relationship between carlos and kiara develops slowly and sweetly, i loved their teasing and banter with one another.
However, im one of the few that loves the second one more. Dont miss any of these other books from new york times bestselling author simone elkeles. It really shows when hes playing with kiaras little brother. But carlos and kiara soon discover that in matters of the heart, the rules of attraction might overpower the dangers and differences keeping them apart. The second book in the perfect chemistry trilogy was just as lovely as the first one.
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