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302 pp.
| Walker |
April, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8027-2085-6$16.99
(4)
YA
Carlos resents being shipped from Mexico to Colorado to live with his brother Alex (Perfect Chemistry). After being caught with drugs, Carlos must stay with the white upper-class Westfords to avoid jail. His attitude improves, though, as he gets to know Kiara Westford. Carlos and Kiara's passionate, illicit relationship will entice romantic readers, but the appeal is tempered by awkwardly self-conscious writing.