What makes this a good book then? The heart and soul that the writer infuses her main characters with, that makes them REAL which in turn, makes the reader care. There are no surprises here and the author takes the safe, predictable all the way to the happily ever after. The story follows a well-known and tried path and not once deviates from its expected route. The premise is definitely not original and it’s full of clichéd secondary characters from the Best Friend who sacrifices himself, to the Supportive Teacher from the Heart-Warming Mexican family to the Dysfunctional All-American one. Perfect Chemistry is a contemporary Romeo and Juliet/ West Side Story minus the tragic ending. If you think you heard it all before, well, yes, you have. Alas, if only, Brittany’s life wasn’t so dysfunctional and if only Alejandro’s wasn’t so dangerous. Once their façade falls, all that there is left is chemistry. The story unfolds and the sparks fly, for Alejandro is a bad boy but not really and Brittany is brainless and superficial but not really.

Paired off in Chemistry lab, by the Sympathetic Teacher who wishes to bridge a gap, are Mexican Alejandro Fuentes, infamous enforcer for the Latino Blood gang and Brittany Ellis, the ”perfect” white cheerleader.

In Fairfield, Chicago, where the story is set.Īn ancient grudge between North and South, where difference sets apart, where prejudice lies.įor here the fateful story of the pair of star-crossed lovers takes place, whose adventurous relationship overthrows and doth with their love, bury their strife. Can they break through the stereotypes and misconceptions that threaten to keep them apart? Neither teen is prepared for the most surprising chemical reaction of all – love. So when cheerleader Brittany Ellis and gang member Alex Fuentes are forced to be lab partners, the results are bound to be explosive. Summary: At Fairfield High, everyone knows that south siders and north siders aren’t exactly compatible elements. Why did I read the book: It was recommended to me by a LOT of people: readers of the blog and other bloggers and friends including Christine, Liz and Angie. Stand alone or series: It is a stand alone book with a sequel in the works.

Publishing Date: Dec 2008 (US)/ 29 April 2010 (UK) Publisher: Walker Books / Simon and Schuster UK Enjoy ours and don’t forget to check the other two reviews later today. A Powerpuff Girls review is a fun way of combining forces between blogs: we all read the same book and post our thoughts on the same day.

This is a Powerpuff Girls Collaboration, brought to you by Ana (aka Bubbles) and Katiebabs (aka Blossum) and on this occasion Kmont (aka Buttercup II).

Perfect chemistry book series