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# Rules of Attraction (A Perfect Chemistry Novel)

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In the second book in Simone Elkeles' New York Times bestselling YA contemporary romance series, b ad boy Carlos Fuentes and good girl Kiara Westford don't mean to fall for each other . . . but in the game of love, there are no rules. 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. Even worse, Alex forces Carlos to join him on the straight and narrow path in the United States. Trouble is, Carlos just wants to live on the edge. And ties to his gang in Mexico aren't easy to break, even when Carlos is hundreds of miles away . . . Living with one of Alex's college professors in the Colorado suburbs, Carlos feels completely out of place. He's even more thrown by his sudden feelings for the professor's daughter, Kiara. She's nothing like the wild girls he's usually drawn to. 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. Don't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Simone Elkeles: The Perfect Chemistry Trilogy Perfect Chemistry Rules of Attraction Chain Reaction Better Than Perfect

Review: Another great romance from Simone Elkeles - Just like Perfect Chemistry, Rules of Attraction is another great "opposites attract" romance by Simone Elkeles. There is nothing earth shattering about the plot but the attraction and developing relationship between Carlos and Kiara is enjoyable to read about. Kiara is a fantastic character. I liked that she is this average looking, down to earth girl. She is definitely her own person and her interests and way of expressing herself reflect that. She has difficulties, particularly with stuttering and the way the other students tease her about it but she grew up in a very stable home environment with two supportive parents. I found myself comparing her to Brittany, the main female character in Perfect Chemistry, and I liked Kiara more because I could relate to her a little bit better. She is spunky and endearing and I loved how she would get Carlos back if he played tricks on her or gave her a hard time. I found Carlos to be very different from Alex. I liked Alex right away but with Carlos it took a little bit of time to see beneath the gruff exterior. I think I felt like Alex was a more sympathetic character because his involvement with gangs was for the protection of his family but with Carlos it was because he thought it was cool. Some of his choices in the book irritated me. I soon grew to like his character though, especially after reading about why he left Mexico. I thoroughly enjoyed the romance between Carlos and Kiara. Kiara's parents and younger brother Brandon were very welcoming to Carlos and really made him part of the family even when he was rude to them. I loved the interaction between Carlos and Brandon. Seeing Carlos play G.I. Joe and think about his own youth reminded me that this is the kind of childhood Carlos could have had if he had grown up in a different situation. I also liked how nonjudgemental Dr. Westford is towards Carlos and Alex. He is a really good positive male role model for Carlos. The other characters in the book are not as well developed. Tuck, Kiara's best friend, is more of a caricature unfortunately and even the villains are pretty shallow. I felt that the villain from Perfect Chemistry was far better developed. Still there were some good suspenseful moments but I felt the resolution of the plot was too smooth. However this did not really detract from my enjoyment of the book. Overall I thought that Rules of Attraction was an electrifying YA romance. I can't wait to read Luis's story in the next book!
Review: Loved it! - I read Simone Elkeles's Perfect Chemistry and just fell in love with Brittney and Alex. When I discovered she wrote Carlos's story, I knew I had to read that as well. Like other reviewers, I was crossing my fingers that Rules of Attraction would not be disappointing. And after reading it I am in total agreement with those that felt Elkeles scored again. Carlos is from the wrong side of the tracks. His older brother survived hell (getting jumped out of the gang) when he decided to get out of the Latino Blood. Carlos could not understand how his big brother could turn his back on the only life they knew. They came from a family of gangbangers - their father, Alex, and soon Carlos would follow. When Alex gets out, their mother moves them back to Mexico to live with family. But Carlos couldn't stay out of trouble. He finds himself almost two years later on a plane to Colorado to stay with Alex as his brother puts himself through college. Again trouble follows Carlos, but he's not surprised because the one lesson he knows is life is never fair - at least not for a Fuentes. In order to keep him in school and finish out his senior year, a former professor of his brother's takes him in and gets him on track. Now Carlos finds himself attracted to Kiara, the professor's daughter. She's all wrong for him. She's wealthy. She's white. She's very open with her mother and father. All the things Carlos has missed out on or never had. Most importantly, she makes him hope for things he never expects to have for himself. I loved Carlos's story. Although he is much like his brother Alex, he is still a strong enough character to stand on his own. All of Elkeles's characters are well-developed, down to earth, and easy to relate to. Kiara is a great character herself. She's not concerned about being popular, she's determined to be more confident, and doesn't feel like she has to change herself for anyone. I liked that Elkeles brings back Alex and Brittney in Rules of Attraction, but not enough that it becomes another story about them. Rules of Attraction has the same witty, sarcastic, heart-warming, and funny tones I've associated with Simone Elkeles's work. You don't have to read Perfect Chemistry first. Rules of Attraction is a stand alone book. But they are both great novels, and you get more background info. on Carlos and his brother Alex. This is a very good YA novel, but I would also suggest it for older youth - maybe 16 yrs. and older.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #204,466 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #108 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Prejudice & Racism #190 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books) #897 in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,326 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great romance from Simone Elkeles
*by C***M on May 4, 2010*

Just like Perfect Chemistry, Rules of Attraction is another great "opposites attract" romance by Simone Elkeles. There is nothing earth shattering about the plot but the attraction and developing relationship between Carlos and Kiara is enjoyable to read about. Kiara is a fantastic character. I liked that she is this average looking, down to earth girl. She is definitely her own person and her interests and way of expressing herself reflect that. She has difficulties, particularly with stuttering and the way the other students tease her about it but she grew up in a very stable home environment with two supportive parents. I found myself comparing her to Brittany, the main female character in Perfect Chemistry, and I liked Kiara more because I could relate to her a little bit better. She is spunky and endearing and I loved how she would get Carlos back if he played tricks on her or gave her a hard time. I found Carlos to be very different from Alex. I liked Alex right away but with Carlos it took a little bit of time to see beneath the gruff exterior. I think I felt like Alex was a more sympathetic character because his involvement with gangs was for the protection of his family but with Carlos it was because he thought it was cool. Some of his choices in the book irritated me. I soon grew to like his character though, especially after reading about why he left Mexico. I thoroughly enjoyed the romance between Carlos and Kiara. Kiara's parents and younger brother Brandon were very welcoming to Carlos and really made him part of the family even when he was rude to them. I loved the interaction between Carlos and Brandon. Seeing Carlos play G.I. Joe and think about his own youth reminded me that this is the kind of childhood Carlos could have had if he had grown up in a different situation. I also liked how nonjudgemental Dr. Westford is towards Carlos and Alex. He is a really good positive male role model for Carlos. The other characters in the book are not as well developed. Tuck, Kiara's best friend, is more of a caricature unfortunately and even the villains are pretty shallow. I felt that the villain from Perfect Chemistry was far better developed. Still there were some good suspenseful moments but I felt the resolution of the plot was too smooth. However this did not really detract from my enjoyment of the book. Overall I thought that Rules of Attraction was an electrifying YA romance. I can't wait to read Luis's story in the next book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it!
*by C***E on May 12, 2010*

I read Simone Elkeles's Perfect Chemistry and just fell in love with Brittney and Alex. When I discovered she wrote Carlos's story, I knew I had to read that as well. Like other reviewers, I was crossing my fingers that Rules of Attraction would not be disappointing. And after reading it I am in total agreement with those that felt Elkeles scored again. Carlos is from the wrong side of the tracks. His older brother survived hell (getting jumped out of the gang) when he decided to get out of the Latino Blood. Carlos could not understand how his big brother could turn his back on the only life they knew. They came from a family of gangbangers - their father, Alex, and soon Carlos would follow. When Alex gets out, their mother moves them back to Mexico to live with family. But Carlos couldn't stay out of trouble. He finds himself almost two years later on a plane to Colorado to stay with Alex as his brother puts himself through college. Again trouble follows Carlos, but he's not surprised because the one lesson he knows is life is never fair - at least not for a Fuentes. In order to keep him in school and finish out his senior year, a former professor of his brother's takes him in and gets him on track. Now Carlos finds himself attracted to Kiara, the professor's daughter. She's all wrong for him. She's wealthy. She's white. She's very open with her mother and father. All the things Carlos has missed out on or never had. Most importantly, she makes him hope for things he never expects to have for himself. I loved Carlos's story. Although he is much like his brother Alex, he is still a strong enough character to stand on his own. All of Elkeles's characters are well-developed, down to earth, and easy to relate to. Kiara is a great character herself. She's not concerned about being popular, she's determined to be more confident, and doesn't feel like she has to change herself for anyone. I liked that Elkeles brings back Alex and Brittney in Rules of Attraction, but not enough that it becomes another story about them. Rules of Attraction has the same witty, sarcastic, heart-warming, and funny tones I've associated with Simone Elkeles's work. You don't have to read Perfect Chemistry first. Rules of Attraction is a stand alone book. But they are both great novels, and you get more background info. on Carlos and his brother Alex. This is a very good YA novel, but I would also suggest it for older youth - maybe 16 yrs. and older.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than the first Fuentes Story
*by A***A on March 26, 2011*

Ok, so I entered the book on a total whim. I honestly didn't know that I was going to love it. I loved Perfect Chemistry, so I figured that I would at read an excerpt on the book. I really got hooked. Its told in alternative points of views, so we get to read somewhat the same situation twice, plus some. Carlos is the second Fuentes boy and hates everything his older brother has become. After coming from a family that was constantly surrounded by gangbangers, and having two in the actually family, Carlos wants nothing more than to follow in those footsteps. I mean to him, it brings in good money, and his family is protected. Kiara, is a tomboy; she loves fixing cars, having gay guys as friends, hiking, and a horrible sense of style. She has lived a sheltered life, not because of her parents but because of her. She hates that she stutters and can't have a decent boyfriend that can be everything she wants him to be. The characters are very well written. You can agree with them and become wrapped up in there world even as it switches point of view. You can agree with Kiara's thoughts and go to Carlos and agree with his as well, but you don't mix the two worlds; they become two different views that captivate you and you see the bigger picture. When I was reading the book they thoughts running through my head were "wow, this is better than the other book." Even though Perfect Chemistry was a great book and well written, I couldn't help thinking that the characters were missing a certain stability. I mean, Brittney was beautiful, blonde, rich, caring, A-student; but she was an airhead at times with huge boobs, that simply how everyone saw her as. This book just has no flaws. The plot moves well. The characters are hilarious, you really don't want to get enough of them. There are some scenes that make your insides all warm and fuzzy, and others that you just want read again because the feeling is "I can't believe that happened." so the book is recommended to more teen adults. Although it's also a good adult romance book. I really do recommend this book to anyone. Its worth the money and definitely worth not listening to your boss at crazy meetings. You won't want to put this book down once you start.

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