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Perfect Chemistry

Simone Elkeles
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Perfect Chemistry

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Simone Elkeles

Perfect Chemistry

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles is an urban romance following Brittany Ellis, a wealthy, white high school senior, and Alex Fuentes, a Latino gang member, in Chicago, who overcome stereotypes and fall in love despite their vastly different backgrounds. Written in alternating first-person perspectives, the novel explores themes of prejudice, self-acceptance, and courage. The book includes references to gang violence and coercion.

Romantic

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

264,950 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles is often praised for its intense, emotional narrative and realistic depiction of teen romance crossing socio-economic divides. Reviewers appreciate the dynamic main characters and the chemistry between them. However, some critics highlight predictable plot elements and stereotypical portrayals. Generally, it’s deemed an engaging, albeit formulaic, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Perfect Chemistry?

Readers who enjoy Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles are typically teens and young adults who appreciate romance intertwined with social issues and cross-cultural themes. Fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell would likely find this novel captivating due to its emotional depth and complex characters.

4.3

264,950 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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