Review of The Rules of Attraction (2002) by Jessie B — 28 Jan 2008

College students, which I assume most of you are, see it, be it, and let it go.

This review of The Rules of Attraction (2002) was written by Jessie B on 28 Jan 2008.

The Rules of Attraction has generally received mixed reviews.

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