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Perfect Chemistry is a classic tale of girl meets boy from the wrong side of the tracks, as well as a classic tale of a bet that turns into more.
Alex Fuentes makes a bet with another member of his gang involving the school “princess” Brittany Ellis, which ends up leading into the two falling completely for each other. They learn more about the person underneath the images they put up in school and in the streets, finding out their vulnerabilities and what really makes the other tick. In the process, they find out they actually have more in common than they realized.
I enjoyed the characters in this book, including Alex and Brittany’s best friends, Paco and Sierra. Paco was a bit of comic relief and showed that he really cared for his best friend and Sierra was much more understanding than she was made out to be in the beginning of the book. There was great character development and realism to these characters. Alex and Brittany really had depth in their characters that you don’t see in the first few chapters, but it’s revealed as you read more into their story.
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this book going into it, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. It’s not like a lot of the YA romance novels you see today (but also consider it was first published in 2008) and it was quite refreshing to read a raw story like Alex and Brittany’s.
Alex Fuentes makes a bet with another member of his gang involving the school “princess” Brittany Ellis, which ends up leading into the two falling completely for each other. They learn more about the person underneath the images they put up in school and in the streets, finding out their vulnerabilities and what really makes the other tick. In the process, they find out they actually have more in common than they realized.
I enjoyed the characters in this book, including Alex and Brittany’s best friends, Paco and Sierra. Paco was a bit of comic relief and showed that he really cared for his best friend and Sierra was much more understanding than she was made out to be in the beginning of the book. There was great character development and realism to these characters. Alex and Brittany really had depth in their characters that you don’t see in the first few chapters, but it’s revealed as you read more into their story.
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this book going into it, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. It’s not like a lot of the YA romance novels you see today (but also consider it was first published in 2008) and it was quite refreshing to read a raw story like Alex and Brittany’s.
Afterimage is a book that is going to stay with me for sure! The night I finished it, I actually had dreams that related to some of the elements in the story (which I’m not going to detail because spoilers). I was hooked right from the start because Hughes wastes no time getting right into the story and the beginnings of the issues that Camryn has to deal with.
While dealing with losses from the explosion, Camryn now has to deal with grief on top of her own Panic Disorder, which I thought was portrayed well throughout the story. And then to top it all off, she’s now seeing the ghost of a young scientist who might have something to do with the explosion, though he can’t remember.
Then of course, that young scientist, known as Quint, is all around adorable as he helps Camryn in her journey and tries to remember who he was, what exactly is going on, and what will eventually happen to him. I found myself being more attached to him than anyone else, though I was attached to the other characters as well. But Quint was just so adorable that I want one of my own.
I should let you all know, or remind you if I’ve mentioned this before, I’m not usually one for science fiction stories. So for me to even pick up a book that’s sci-fi, that’s something, but to be fully invested in the book and come out loving it? That’s a whole other level.
So if you’re looking for a good science fiction book, you should definitely check out Afterimage!
While dealing with losses from the explosion, Camryn now has to deal with grief on top of her own Panic Disorder, which I thought was portrayed well throughout the story. And then to top it all off, she’s now seeing the ghost of a young scientist who might have something to do with the explosion, though he can’t remember.
Then of course, that young scientist, known as Quint, is all around adorable as he helps Camryn in her journey and tries to remember who he was, what exactly is going on, and what will eventually happen to him. I found myself being more attached to him than anyone else, though I was attached to the other characters as well. But Quint was just so adorable that I want one of my own.
I should let you all know, or remind you if I’ve mentioned this before, I’m not usually one for science fiction stories. So for me to even pick up a book that’s sci-fi, that’s something, but to be fully invested in the book and come out loving it? That’s a whole other level.
So if you’re looking for a good science fiction book, you should definitely check out Afterimage!
First off, I have to say that I’m so happy I started this series after the final book was published. Though I still have to wait for it to come back to the library (I’m on hold for it) at least I don’t have to wait an entire year for it to be released. And of course, if I’m really impatient, I can just go to the bookstore and buy it.
Anyway, to the review!
The Wicked King focused more on the political and scheming aspects of the story, as opposed to the action we saw in The Cruel Prince, but I found I liked that better. I had no idea what to expect for a good portion of the book. Once again, Jude is not a perfect character by any means, and really, none of the characters are (well, except Oak). Though given that she is the most powerful person in the land due to her hold over Cardan, I can’t blame her much because it seems as though she’s a little over her head. Still, she handles her challenges without complaint and I think the ending happens the way it does because she’s honestly just, tired.
Cardan is still a jerk, however, though he has more moments where you can’t help but love him. I still don’t quite get him and what his deal is, but what he pulled at the end of the book just threw me for another loop, so I’m just waiting to see how his character plays out in the final book. Thankfully there wasn’t too much of Locke, or else I would’ve thrown the book, though I still wanted to because of Taryn. In the first book she seems so naive, but this time around she’s just a straight up b— (ya know) to Jude.
The story moved quickly along and definitely kept me hooked on reading. I couldn’t wait to get back to the book to see what would happen next. And I enjoyed that we got to learn more of the Undersea kingdom and even meet the Queen of the Undersea (though of course we hate her). It brought more depth into the story (ha) and made for some interesting turns involving Jude, Cardan, and his eldest brother Balekin.
Overall, I enjoyed this one more than The Cruel Prince and it's safe to say it's my favorite of the trilogy!
Anyway, to the review!
The Wicked King focused more on the political and scheming aspects of the story, as opposed to the action we saw in The Cruel Prince, but I found I liked that better. I had no idea what to expect for a good portion of the book. Once again, Jude is not a perfect character by any means, and really, none of the characters are (well, except Oak). Though given that she is the most powerful person in the land due to her hold over Cardan, I can’t blame her much because it seems as though she’s a little over her head. Still, she handles her challenges without complaint and I think the ending happens the way it does because she’s honestly just, tired.
Cardan is still a jerk, however, though he has more moments where you can’t help but love him. I still don’t quite get him and what his deal is, but what he pulled at the end of the book just threw me for another loop, so I’m just waiting to see how his character plays out in the final book. Thankfully there wasn’t too much of Locke, or else I would’ve thrown the book, though I still wanted to because of Taryn. In the first book she seems so naive, but this time around she’s just a straight up b— (ya know) to Jude.
The story moved quickly along and definitely kept me hooked on reading. I couldn’t wait to get back to the book to see what would happen next. And I enjoyed that we got to learn more of the Undersea kingdom and even meet the Queen of the Undersea (though of course we hate her). It brought more depth into the story (ha) and made for some interesting turns involving Jude, Cardan, and his eldest brother Balekin.
Overall, I enjoyed this one more than The Cruel Prince and it's safe to say it's my favorite of the trilogy!
Wow. Just...wow. That's the only way I can describe this book.
Gone With the Wind starts by bringing us into the year 1861, not too long before the civil war begins. Scarlett is a popular southern belle, always getting the male attention and everything she wants... except for one Ashley Wilkes. This is just the beginning of the troubles Scarlett will endure over the coming years and let me tell you, this book takes you on a hell of a journey.
[full review on my blog]
Gone With the Wind starts by bringing us into the year 1861, not too long before the civil war begins. Scarlett is a popular southern belle, always getting the male attention and everything she wants... except for one Ashley Wilkes. This is just the beginning of the troubles Scarlett will endure over the coming years and let me tell you, this book takes you on a hell of a journey.
[full review on my blog]