I’m a fan of reviews, but don’t always like finding out all there is to know about a book before reading one. Mostly it’s nice to know whether a person loved a particular book, or felt like it was a huge disappointment. So I’ll be focusing on short/sweet reviews and give each book a ‘love’ rating based on the rating system below. 
DECEMBER_____________________________________________
December 2010:
The Report: My sister suggested this book to me
Title: How I live Now
Author: Meg Rosoff
Pages: 194
ISBN:0553376055 (ISBN13: 9780553376050)
RATING: 4♥♥♥♥ bff’s
How I Live Now surprised me. I wasn’t positive I would care for the author’s unique way of telling the story. In the end, I enjoyed Meg Rossoff’s writing, characters, world and writing style. Parts of the story were just heartbreaking while others brought hope and laughter.
Overall I thought it was an excellent read. Though, I admit it may not tug everyone’s heart as it did mine.
NOVEMBER____________________________________________
November 2010:
The Report: Purchased Perfect Chemistry (Book #1) from local bookstore
Title: Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry Series, #2)
Author: Simone Elkeles
Pages: 324
ISBN:0802720862 (ISBN13: 9780802720863)
RATING: 6♥♥♥♥♥♥ marry me!
Simone has fast become one of my favorite authors. All that really needs said, is if you haven’t read the Perfect Chemistry series, do. Now that I’m waiting on Chain Reaction (the 3rd in the series to come out) I’ve bought and read several other Simone Elkeles titles. She’s brilliant. This follow up to the first book, Perfect Chemistry features Carlos, Alex’s brother. Carlos is just as hot, dangerous and full of pride. Kiera, his opposite, seems very innocent, but I love the depth the author gives to her character. This is a book (series) I will read over and over again.
**The third book in the series is all about Fuentes brother #3 Louis. Seriously can’t wait!
OCTOBER______________________________________________
October 2010:
The Report: Purchased Perfect Chemistry (Book #1) from local bookstore
Title: Perfect Chemistry
Author: Simone Elkeles
Pages: 360
ISBN:0802798225 (ISBN13: 9780802798220)
RATING: 6♥♥♥♥♥♥ marry me!
Simone creates fantastic characters in a lovely story. I adore Alex, the guy from the wrong side of the tracks pitted with the perfectly imperfect Brit. There’s a growth in their relationship that the author captures and maintains throughout the story. And an honesty about how Alex (a gang member) views life and girls. Simone does an excellent job at volleying between the two characters POV, which was key in this book. In short, I loved Perfect Chemistry, love the author, and now I’m off to purchase Rules of Attraction. (No such thing as too much of a good thing when it comes to books written by Simone!)
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