The Secrets of Attraction - Hardcover

Constantine, Robin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062279513 ISBN 13: 9780062279514

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2015

Synopsis

Set in the same world as The Promise of Amazing, this smart, surprising, and romantic follow-up to Robin Constantine’s debut novel follows two New Jersey teens as they become friends and fall in love. Perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski, Jenny Han, and Morgan Matson.

Madison Pryce thinks she’s got everything figured out—she’s working on a portfolio for a summer art program and hanging with her friends. Plus she has her hot boyfriend, Zach. But then a visit from a family friend turns Maddie’s life upside down.

Jesse McMann is still reeling from a breakup that shattered his heart and his band. Then pride (and some goading from his bass player and fellow barista) forces him to find a new drummer—and the inspiration to write music again.

Kismet arrives in the unlikely form of Grayson Barrett, who tries out for Jesse’s band, and whose girlfriend is BFFs with the cute girl who orders a chai latte after yoga every Thursday: Maddie. What Jesse and Maddie thought they knew about the secrets of attraction and the rules of romance changes once they start falling for each other.

About this title

About the Author

Robin Constantine is the author of The Promise of Amazing and The Secrets of Attraction. A born-and-raised Jersey girl who moved south so she could wear flip-flops year round, she spends her days dreaming up stories where love conquers all, eventually, but not without a lot of peril, angst, and the occasional kissing scene. You can visit Robin online at www.robinconstantine.com.

From the Back Cover

Madison Pryce thinks she's got everything figured out—she's working on a portfolio for a summer art program, trying to keep up her grades, and hanging with her awesome friends. Plus she has her hot boyfriend, Zach. They're just casual, by choice—getting serious with a guy only complicates life. But then a visit from a family friend turns her life upside down and throws all her beliefs into question.

Jesse McMann is still reeling from a breakup that shattered his heart and his band. He can't seem to move on from his ex and hasn't picked up his guitar in weeks. Then, pride (and some goading from his bass player and fellow barista) forces him to find a new drummer—and the inspiration to write music again.

Kismet arrives in the unlikely form of Grayson Barrett, who tries out for Jesse's band, and whose girlfriend is BFFs with the cute girl who orders a chai latte after yoga every Thursday: Maddie. What Jesse and Maddie thought they knew about the secrets of attraction and the rules of romance changes once they start falling for each other.

Reviews

Gr 9 Up—In this companion novel to the author's The Promise of Amazing (HarperCollins, 2013), Madison dreams of going to design school and becoming an architect. She's hopeful that with her grades and portfolio she will get a scholarship. Madison lives with her mom and they make a great team. She also has two close friends and a hot, athletic boyfriend. The teen has her life in order. Then along comes broody barista Jesse. He is coping with a recent breakup; his ex is now dating the drummer of his band. With his heart and his band broken, Jesse feels a bit lost. When the protagonists meet at a coffee shop, it isn't love at first sight, but eventually they warm up to each other. Madison and Jesse's story unfolds in alternating points of view, giving readers a look at both perspectives, sprinkled with gushy hormone-infused moments and driven by teen angst. VERDICT With underdeveloped characters, and a predictable plot, this title doesn't stand out from most books in the genre.—Mindy Whipple, West Jordan Library, UT

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062279513
• ISBN 13: 9780062279514
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384