kcoccia's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as good as the first one but I liked it more than I expected. Ready for the last one in the trilogy :)
liine95's review against another edition
5.0
me e enamorado completamente de Carlos hasta mucho mas que de Alex en la primera parte. me a encantado el hecho de que salgan tantos los protas de la primera parte tienen hasta su propia historia. secundarios total pero nos muestran las inseguridades de Alex y eso también me ha encantado. estoy deseando saber del tercero de los hermanos Luis ;)
ericaboyle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nannasa16's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 (to 3 because I'm so good)
More than okay. On the one hand it is enjoyable but reminds me too much of Perfect Chemestry (and I've read PC at least two years ago so I don't remember all the little details) on the other it lacks the character development that PC had. But it's a good romance for a very sweet afternoon, I seriously loved Kiara and her personality.
More than okay. On the one hand it is enjoyable but reminds me too much of Perfect Chemestry (and I've read PC at least two years ago so I don't remember all the little details) on the other it lacks the character development that PC had. But it's a good romance for a very sweet afternoon, I seriously loved Kiara and her personality.
ace97's review against another edition
5.0
This book is awesome! I loved the way she kept the same structure (WARNING SPOILERS) :)
She wrote a lot of Chicas and mamacitas which makes me smile because of book #1. I also loved that she did the "26 years later thing" and I get an inside to see what happened in the future :) Omg, the ending! I couldn't stop laughing when Dylan said the exact same thing Carlos said XD This book is epic.
She wrote a lot of Chicas and mamacitas which makes me smile because of book #1. I also loved that she did the "26 years later thing" and I get an inside to see what happened in the future :) Omg, the ending! I couldn't stop laughing when Dylan said the exact same thing Carlos said XD This book is epic.
litloulou's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked Kiara. cute story. the YA really stands out in this serious because the boys always feel like they have no options but the wrong one. I know I know, we need some drama and it is realistic for teens to feel that way. my favorite of the brother's stories for sure. 4.25 stars
faustin2nd's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book better than its predecessor. Carlos is funny. I mean, there are moments where I felt like slapping the kid, because there is a fine line between sarcasm and rude and he managed to cross that line plenty of times.
I liked the female lead in this book better than the first one, but I'm not sure I would have felt the same way had I not read the first book.
I didn't clearly understand Carlos's motivations in this book, and the supporting characters weren't as fleshed out in this one but again, it's okay. It's meant to be a serious read, reflecting real societal issues and teenage risks. It's a sad reality played out as a backdrop for a sweet love story.
Was it done well? Depends on who you ask. As an outsider looking in, I can't really tell. But I feel as if the writer should have spent more time explaining Carlos's motivations to do the things he did. His internal dialogue was full of quips and very few moments of actual self-realization, in my opinion.
Otherwise, this book is forgiven because there were actual LOL moments in my reading experience. I do love a hero with smart comebacks. Also the epilogue was a lot more believable this time, although the way the ending worked out made me raise my eyebrows skeptically a few times.
I liked the female lead in this book better than the first one, but I'm not sure I would have felt the same way had I not read the first book.
I didn't clearly understand Carlos's motivations in this book, and the supporting characters weren't as fleshed out in this one but again, it's okay. It's meant to be a serious read, reflecting real societal issues and teenage risks. It's a sad reality played out as a backdrop for a sweet love story.
Was it done well? Depends on who you ask. As an outsider looking in, I can't really tell. But I feel as if the writer should have spent more time explaining Carlos's motivations to do the things he did. His internal dialogue was full of quips and very few moments of actual self-realization, in my opinion.
Otherwise, this book is forgiven because there were actual LOL moments in my reading experience. I do love a hero with smart comebacks. Also the epilogue was a lot more believable this time, although the way the ending worked out made me raise my eyebrows skeptically a few times.
catherine_dalton08's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
syndi3's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am not disappointed! Rules of Attraction is funny. I love Carlos.. He is sweet, fun and sassy. Yes ladies, sassy hero! He flirts shamelessly. Actually I like Rules of Attraction tad more tan Perfect Chemistry.
This is romance story for YA audience. Following the theme from Perfect Chemistry, the story between 2 characters that come from 2 different world. Kiera's world is loving, strong support and loving parents. While Carlos's world is full of gang member and violence. Carlos was forced to live with Kiera's family to avoid jail. Kiera and Carlos chemistry is off the chart with their fun, sexy banter. I love to see Tucker too as secondary character.
Like I said, I fall for Carlos.
This is romance story for YA audience. Following the theme from Perfect Chemistry, the story between 2 characters that come from 2 different world. Kiera's world is loving, strong support and loving parents. While Carlos's world is full of gang member and violence. Carlos was forced to live with Kiera's family to avoid jail. Kiera and Carlos chemistry is off the chart with their fun, sexy banter. I love to see Tucker too as secondary character.
Like I said, I fall for Carlos.
mehsi's review
3.0
I didn't like this one as much as I did the previous book.
It was a combination of rehashed story (bad boy + gangs + drugs + suddenly falling in love with girl) + slightly bleh characters. Oh don't get me wrong, I still really liked the book, but it wasn't love. It wasn't like the first book. I would say the book suffers a bit of Second Book In a Series Syndrome.
Carlos just felt too fake. While Alex felt pretty genuine and I really loved him, it took me a long time to like Carlos. He also felt like he was just acting up because he could and because of his past. Unlike Alex who didn't have a choice, Carlos had a choice but picked the wrong one. Instead of trying to confide in someone, he pushes away everyone, pisses off the wrong people and tries to do everything himself. That is nice, but I wish he had gone to someone sooner. Now it felt just silly. Like a little kid like him could stand to go against a drug lord/gang lord.
I also didn't like his attitude. I know that deep down he was a pretty nice guy, but he didn't show it a lot. He tried to hide it. I disliked how he acted towards Kiara, and I also don't understand why she fell for him. I am sorry, but even if a guy is nice sometimes, he is also a bully a lot of times. The way he treats girls is horrendous. I know, it is partly an act to look tough, but I hate it when guys put up an act like that.
Kiara was no better. I liked her for quite a bit of the book. Loved her when she pranked Carlos, but I disliked her stuttering. It just was distracting. How at times she would talk normally around Carlos and others, but at other times she would be stuttering. I can imagine that it has to do with how nervous someone is, but it just felt fake and unnecessary to me. And it ruined quite a fair bit of the romantic parts. FINALLY, we would have some romance, and there goes Kiara again. Stutter stutter stutter. ARGHHHH....
But it was cute to see her fall in love with Carlos. Slowly, but surely she was falling.
One thing I didn't like is how fast they went from kissing and hugging to almost having sex. I am not one to appreciate things like this. I like my relationships to take time, to build. Now it felt a bit silly and more like they had a bad case of teenage hormones than love.
I know that in the previous book our characters also went pretty fast to sex, but at least with them it felt believable. They had liked each other for quite a bit, and they were ready for the next step. Carlos and Kiara weren't.
The story itself was pretty good and I really liked it. I liked to see the chemistry between all the characters. I really loved the professor, he is a wonderful guy who does everything for his friends and family.
The ending was really nice, though I am sad to see the decision that Carlos made. I wish he had picked the other choice.
Oh and I really liked the last part of the story. While it was a bit predictable and silly, it was still wonderful that we could have a peek in the characters future.
All in all though this was a good book, but I didn't entirely enjoy it all the time. It took me 2 days to get through it. I am hoping that the next book will be more fun and filled with more love.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
It was a combination of rehashed story (bad boy + gangs + drugs + suddenly falling in love with girl) + slightly bleh characters. Oh don't get me wrong, I still really liked the book, but it wasn't love. It wasn't like the first book. I would say the book suffers a bit of Second Book In a Series Syndrome.
Carlos just felt too fake. While Alex felt pretty genuine and I really loved him, it took me a long time to like Carlos. He also felt like he was just acting up because he could and because of his past. Unlike Alex who didn't have a choice, Carlos had a choice but picked the wrong one. Instead of trying to confide in someone, he pushes away everyone, pisses off the wrong people and tries to do everything himself. That is nice, but I wish he had gone to someone sooner. Now it felt just silly. Like a little kid like him could stand to go against a drug lord/gang lord.
I also didn't like his attitude. I know that deep down he was a pretty nice guy, but he didn't show it a lot. He tried to hide it. I disliked how he acted towards Kiara, and I also don't understand why she fell for him. I am sorry, but even if a guy is nice sometimes, he is also a bully a lot of times. The way he treats girls is horrendous. I know, it is partly an act to look tough, but I hate it when guys put up an act like that.
Kiara was no better. I liked her for quite a bit of the book. Loved her when she pranked Carlos, but I disliked her stuttering. It just was distracting. How at times she would talk normally around Carlos and others, but at other times she would be stuttering. I can imagine that it has to do with how nervous someone is, but it just felt fake and unnecessary to me. And it ruined quite a fair bit of the romantic parts. FINALLY, we would have some romance, and there goes Kiara again. Stutter stutter stutter. ARGHHHH....
But it was cute to see her fall in love with Carlos. Slowly, but surely she was falling.
One thing I didn't like is how fast they went from kissing and hugging to almost having sex. I am not one to appreciate things like this. I like my relationships to take time, to build. Now it felt a bit silly and more like they had a bad case of teenage hormones than love.
I know that in the previous book our characters also went pretty fast to sex, but at least with them it felt believable. They had liked each other for quite a bit, and they were ready for the next step. Carlos and Kiara weren't.
The story itself was pretty good and I really liked it. I liked to see the chemistry between all the characters. I really loved the professor, he is a wonderful guy who does everything for his friends and family.
The ending was really nice, though I am sad to see the decision that Carlos made. I wish he had picked the other choice.
Oh and I really liked the last part of the story. While it was a bit predictable and silly, it was still wonderful that we could have a peek in the characters future.
All in all though this was a good book, but I didn't entirely enjoy it all the time. It took me 2 days to get through it. I am hoping that the next book will be more fun and filled with more love.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/