Perfect chemistry is the first novel in the trilogy written by author simone elkeles and published by walker books for young readers in 2009 and also made it on. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of perfect chemistry by simone elkeles. After that party, they had spent more time together day after day and that is where they begin to. See the complete perfect chemistry series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. At fairfield high school, on the outskirts of chicago, everyone knows that.
Perfect chemistry plot diagram by jesse whittow on prezi. 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. Perfect chemistry is a touching story that demonstrates that love knows no boundaries, but that humanity knows far too many. Chemistry stand out for me is how real the characters and setting feel. Book club kit discussion guide perfect chemistry by simone. The novel, rules of attraction is about carlos fuentes falling in love with kiara westford and the obstacles they face when trying to. However, its an excellent choice for a motherteen daughter book. Carlos fuentes doesnt want any part of the life his older b. 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. Perfect chemistry is centred around brittany ellis and alex fuentes swoon who are partnered together in chemistry class.
Alex fuentes is an outsider, a gang member,with absolutely no intentions on going to college and doing. Perfect chemistry is a tale of a boy and a girl who fall madly in love, but not intentionally. Brittany ellis has worked hard to appear perfect in order to make her mother happy. I adored every freaking minute of this book and would give my left little toe to go back and read it for the first time over again. Simone elkeles booklist simone elkeles message board. In the first book in simone elkeles new york times bestselling ya contemporary romance series, sparks fly between unlikely lab partners brittany ellis and alex fuentes. All songs were chosen by her and names can be found on her website song list. Rules of attraction is the companion novel to perfect chemistry. Simones books have won many awards including being yalsa top ten quick picks for reluctant young adult readers, being named to the yalsa popular paperbacks and teens top ten. She is well known for her series of teen romance novels.
Witnessing the arousing effects of their aphrodisiac elixir on sidney changes everything. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. It was recommended to me, so i thought i would take a chance and buy it. When brittany ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created. 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. All three books in the perfect chemistry series have been yalsa top ten quick picks for reluctant young readers, and the illinois association of teachers of english named simone 2008 author of the year. 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. Two diffrent narrators were used to tell the story. Perfect chemistry is a novel by bestselling, young adult author simone elkeles. In the beginning of the book she is recognized as the richest girl in school. In perfect chemistry, the crisis is when alex took brittany to isabels house after the party. Perfect chemistry is a romantic novel that is similar to west side story, a novel of misunderstandings and miscommunications that work to keep two lovers apart until finally love propels them past all obstacles. Brittany ellis has an exterior of being and acting like a barbie with bleach blonde hair and a perfect. The rebel badboy from the wrong side of town, alejandro fuentes, alex and the perfect goodgirl princess with the worldatherfeet, brittany ellis, brit forced to be chemistry lab partners for the year.
That being said, you dont necessarily have to read perfect chemistry first. Perfect chemistry a perfect chemistry novel simone. Ya novelist simone elkeles published the first of her threepart trilogy, perfect. This weeks topic is top ten books for people who like x book pick a book and pick 10 readalikes so i picked perfect chemistry by simone elkeles. The main characters of the story brittany ellis, a white uptown teenager.
Alex makes a bet with his friends to lure brittany into his life, and he. Shes forced to be lab partners with alex fuentes a gang member from the other side of town and he is about to threaten. The last thing theyd wanted was to scare off their best pa by overwhelming her with their kinky tendencies. 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. Perfect chemistry is a book on star crossed lovers brittany ellis the perfect good girl and alex alejandro fuentes, the bad boy affiliated gang member of the latino bloods. In that morning, brittany felt something towards alex since he took care of her at the party. There is no love at first sight, and the cheeky comments, the stolen looks and the forbidden attraction makes it all seem real. Another theme that is important theme in this book is family is forever.
Perfect chemistry perfect chemistry is a book about a girl and a boy named brittany ellis and alex fuentes. It spent three weeks on the new york times childrens best seller list in 2010. Simone elkeles is a new york times and usa today bestselling author of novels for teens. New york state is a state located in the north of the united states. Book trailer for rules of attraction novel by simone elkeles, the sequel to perfect chemistry with alexander f. Simone elkeles playlist for her book, perfect chemistry. Perfect chemistry important concepts simone elkeles was born on april 24th, 1970 in chicago illinois. Perfect chemistry is a part of the young adult genre because of the steamy high school romance elkeles portrays in the novel. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis. Brittany was afraid to show herself to people because she didnt want to destroy her perfect image. Perfect chemistry publishers summary rita award winner, best young adult romance, 2010 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. A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of starcrossed lovers.
Rules of attraction a perfect chemistry novel simone. Appearances and reputation means everything for people on the north side of town. Alex may have feelings for brittany but he is trying to convince himself that he does not so that he can focus on his family and job. Bloomsbury usa childrens 3 31 0 summary in the first book in simone elkeles new york times bestselling ya contemporary romance series, sparks fly between unlikely lab partners brittany ellis and alex fuentes. Perfect chemistry audiobooks listen to the full series. Perfect chemistry book report by randa fisher on prezi. In this novel, brittany ellis is the daughter of wealthy parents from the right side of. He kissed me as if hed savor it for the rest of his life. Rules of attraction is a 2010 young adult novel written by simone elkeles as the second installment of the perfect chemistry series.
Perfect chemistry won the rita award for young adult romance, the top honor within the romance genre. A modern tale of starcrossed lovers with a fresh urban twist. Brittany is a blonde, gorgeous cheerleader who is dating the schools football captain and lives on the rich side of town. Simone elkeles is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of the perfect chemistry series, leaving paradise series, how to ruin series, and crossing the line. She has blonde hair, blue eyes and according to all the guys a perfect body, but as the book goes on people come to realize that there is a lot more to her than meets the eye. Rules of attraction by simone elkeles official book.
The perfect chemistry book series by simone elkeles includes books perfect chemistry, rules of attraction, and chain reaction. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of perfect chemistry. Perfect chemistry by simone elkeles, 9781847388056, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Perfect chemistry brittany and alex constantly have vibes that symbolize that they may have feelings for each other. Perfect chemistry standalone book 1 is a modern take on starcrossed lovers. Better than perfect by simone elkeles, paperback barnes. The novel is written in alternating first person point of view, offering the perspective of both protagonists. In this novel, brittany ellis is the daughter of wealthy parents from the right side of town. A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of starcrossed love. Perfect chemistry is a fairly typical love story, but what sets it apart from the rest is the incredibly believable relationship between brittany and alex. Top ten books for people who like perfect chemistry by. Buy a cheap copy of perfect chemistry book by simone elkeles. Top ten books for people who like perfect chemistry by simone elkeles top ten tuesday is a feature hosted by the broke and the bookish every tuesday. The graphic nature of this book may make it hard for some young teens to read alone.
Brittany is a northsider and head cheerleader at fairfield high school and alex is a south sider and a member of the gang called latino bloods. When brittany ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue. Read perfect chemistry absolutely for free at readanybook. In the story both brittany and alex are strongly connected with their families. Perfect chemistry perfect chemistry a fresh urban twist on the classic tale of starcrossed lovers. The standard chemistry textbook that is used in new york state schools is the physical setting chemistry book. The strengths of the novel perfect chemistry include the characters, setting, theme and point of view. Opinion thats what a book report should have to be perfect.
The main characters in perefect chemestry are alex and brittany, the main characters in rules of attratction are carlos alexs little brother and kiara. Perfect chemistry is the first novel in the trilogy written by author simone elkeles and published by walker books for young readers in 2009 and also made it on the new york times best seller list. Walker books simon and schuster uk publishing date. Welcome to perfect chemistry wiki this wiki is about the series od books perfect chemistry, rules of attraction, and chain reaction by simone elkeles these books makes you want to have a life sortof like this. Brittany is one of the main characters in the book. Not only is she the answer theyve been looking for in regards to finetuning their formula, shes the perfect woman for them.
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