Books matching: racial prejudice and societal expectations
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Save:Juicy, fast-paced, and emotionally charged, "Perfect Chemistry" is a sure bet for anyone craving a forbidden high school romance with real issues and super-steamy chemistry. Not groundbreaking, but totally addictive!
'Perfect Chemistry' by Simone Elkeles is a young adult novel that follows the story of Brittany Ellis, a popular white girl, and Alex Fuentes, a Mexican gang member, who are forced to be lab partners in senior chemistry class. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and the stereotypes surrounding them, Brittany and Alex find themselves attracted to each other. As they navigate through racial prejudice and societal expectations, they must break free from these constraints to be together. The book explores themes of love, friendship, gang life, and the challenges faced by teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
The plot of 'Perfect Chemistry' is a modern twist on classic tales like Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story, portraying a romance between two individuals from opposite sides of the tracks. The author, Simone Elkeles, skillfully alternates between the voices of Brittany and Alex, providing insight into their lives, emotions, and struggles. The writing style is engaging, realistic, and relatable, capturing the complexities of teenage life, relationships, and societal pressures.
2008•376 pages - #2
Save:Ester Croome, a Blackamoor woman in regency England, elopes with Shakespearean actor Arthur Bex to avoid an arranged marriage. Their journey to Gretna Green is fraught with obstacles, including Ester's objecting family, Bex's involvement in the abolition movement, and secrets from his past. The book delves into racial relations, prejudices faced by Ester, and hostility towards the abolition movement, providing valuable character insight and a plot that examines these historical elements. The story follows Ester's growth from a sheltered, spoiled daughter to a mature helpmate, navigating the challenges of love and societal expectations in 19th-century London.
May 2018•331 pages
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Save:A dramatic, steamy, trope-filled Regency that delivers on angst and diversity, but the prickly heroine, pacing, and handling of cultural issues may divide readers. Perfect for fans of slow-build, emotional romance - if you don’t mind a messy journey to happily ever after.
'Notorious' by Minerva Spencer follows the story of Drusilla Clare, who finds herself in a compromising situation at a party and is rescued by Gabriel Marlington, her best friend's brother. As Gabriel proposes a marriage of convenience to save her reputation, Drusilla reveals her secret love for him. The plot explores their evolving relationship, misunderstandings, and attempts to overcome obstacles, leading to a surprising ending. The writing style is described as engaging, with elements of drama, sweetness, and steamy romance, set in a Regency era with diverse and unique characters.
At the sound of her name, she looked at her companion. Lady Eva de Courtney should not, by all rights, have been sitting beside Drusilla in the wallflower section of the Duchess of Montfort’s ballroom...November 2020•368 pages
