Book Review: Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles

Title: Chain Reaction (Perfect Chemistry #3)

Author: Simone Elkeles

Pages: 310

Genre: Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Romance

Published: August 16th 2011 by Walker Books for Young Readers

Source:  Library Book

Synopsis: 

Like his brothers, Luis Fuentes is a risk taker; whether he's scaling the Rocky Mountains or dreaming of a future as an astronaut, Luis is always looking for the next thrill.

Nikki Cruz lives her life by certain rules ― don't trust a boy who says "I love you", boys lie to get their own way and never date a boy from the south side of Fairfield. Then she meets Luis at his brother Alex's wedding and suddenly she's tempted to break all her rules.

Getting Nikki to give him a chance is Luis's biggest challenge, until he finds himself targeted by the head of the gang that nearly destroyed his brothers' lives. Will Luis's feelings for Nikki be enough to stop him from entering a dark and violent world that could prove to be the ultimate risk?

Review:

Book three in the Perfect chemistry series and WOW it let me down. MAJOR LET DOWN. 

Let me start; WHAT THE HELL. Luis was meant to be the smart one. What happened? Did Mamma let him run loose? 
Why is he such a playa (player) too? 
Why did you paint his picture so brightly then dim it? 
What was the point? 
I don't understand. 

So really when his character changed so much, I wasn't too impressed anymore. 

So five pros and five cons again.

Pros: 
Brittany and Alex get married!! YAY. Cuteness. And they had a baby and named him Paco. Too much cuteness. I liked the wedding scene. Especially when Luis gets kneed in the nuts. HAHAHAHA

Kiara and her amazing self being in this book, and knocking Carlos down a few runs. He was rude. But they are cute, and i'm happy they got engaged. (Well we knew they got married).

I really liked how they moved into their old house, and it was all done up. And how their neighbour was a cop, that was great. 

Nikki's backstory. Even though it was sad, I liked it. It gave her depth and character. I even liked how her family even though they were Mexican, they didn't do much Mexican stuff. Because to me that represents lots of different cultures, and their way of expanding. Because it was totally that families choice. (Even though it is hurtful, it is there choice). 

I like how it was Luis who fell hardest and fastest, out of him and Nikki. That was nice (because most authors ALWAYS make it the girl first, so that was nice for a change).

Cons: 
How much Luis changed. How he became a "gangbanger"..... such a let down. 

How the gang reemerged... um okay. As soon as they move into town again, the guy gets released from jail. Uh huh. Don't think so

The epilogue. Did not enjoy that. 

How Hector is Luis' father.... Didn't see that coming, and it was a weird twist. 

How Nikki was the one to shoot that guy. I didn't like that i'm sorry. 



Okay this one was definitely the WORST in the series. Luis had so much potential. And it was ruined for me. I really didn't like the concept and plot for this book.

Why did they all end up facing the same issues....? 
Why did they all get the girl?
Why did they all get what they wanted out of life? 
Why did they all get happy endings? 
WHY. 

Okay for this book i give it 2 stars, because though I didn't really like it, it was still okay. But it could have been SO MUCH BETTER. 
Because Luis could have faced other issues than just a gang... 
I mean come on. 

So happy that this was the last book.

Rating: ★★