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kathis_wonderland's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is a wonderful fake-dating book. Olive is a scientist and wants her best friend to be happy. In order to achieve this, she kisses a man in front of her best friend to show her that she is over her last relationship. This man is Adam Carlsen, a professor at her university and a mean one. As they realize that they both would benefit from a relationship, they start a fake one.
I heard so many good things about this book and now I get the hype. This book is funny, romantic, sexy and so much more. I loved to read about women in STEM. This was really empowering, even though I would personally never pursue a career in STEM. I had to google several words used in this book... But that made it so authentic. I loved it! The short hypotheses at the beginning of each chapter were so intriguing. I always wanted to know what the hypothesis had to do with the chapter. Quite a clever move.
The chemistry between Olive and Adam was so good (and hot!). I loved that Olive just called out his mean demeanour. Even though Adam can be really mean to his students, he was so supportive of Olive. I loved Olive's friend Malcolm. I hope so much that he will get his happy ending. He kind of would deserve an own book.
I am still a little surprised that I love this book so much. Usually, I am a little scared if I find a book promoted on bookstagram as I have bought several that were promoted that were really really not good. But here, the hype is totally deserved. I can't wait to read Ali Hazelwood's other books!
I heard so many good things about this book and now I get the hype. This book is funny, romantic, sexy and so much more. I loved to read about women in STEM. This was really empowering, even though I would personally never pursue a career in STEM. I had to google several words used in this book... But that made it so authentic. I loved it! The short hypotheses at the beginning of each chapter were so intriguing. I always wanted to know what the hypothesis had to do with the chapter. Quite a clever move.
The chemistry between Olive and Adam was so good (and hot!). I loved that Olive just called out his mean demeanour. Even though Adam can be really mean to his students, he was so supportive of Olive. I loved Olive's friend Malcolm. I hope so much that he will get his happy ending. He kind of would deserve an own book.
I am still a little surprised that I love this book so much. Usually, I am a little scared if I find a book promoted on bookstagram as I have bought several that were promoted that were really really not good. But here, the hype is totally deserved. I can't wait to read Ali Hazelwood's other books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
Minor: Alcohol and Grief
ericad's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual harassment, Cancer, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
angelica95's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Toxic friendship, Cancer, and Death of parent
anndreya's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Cancer, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
abby_can_read's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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This was a cute and fast read. I adored the characters and I think they had amazing chemistry and they had a solid relationship.
This was a cute and fast read. I adored the characters and I think they had amazing chemistry and they had a solid relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
ayartza's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A really light reading that definetly feells like a fanfic. In the best and worst ways respectivelly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer
greta_b8's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I think this is my favourite of Hazelwood’s novels. Normally I don’t like the grumpy x sunshine trope, which is why I didn’t pick up this book for so long. But I was missing out haha The characters are cute and you could tell that Adam was in love with Olive right from the start. Overall a really entertaining story with a relatable main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
tracy_j's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Okurrr I think I'm going to read all of Hazelwoods books now. STEM romance and supportive MMCs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Sexual harassment
angeliquescollection's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
What a cute book. It was a great way to kick of the month of love.
I enjoyed the STEM representation. Although I’m not in STEM, it was the path I was going to choose so to live vicariously through these characters were fun.
I loved the side characters and their dynamics. It all felt very authentic and comfortable.
Olive and Adam were a cute duo. I love “grumpy” and “misunderstood” men in books and Adam delivered.
I enjoyed the slow burn of it all. It made their final moments to getter that much better. And I can’t wait to read more from Ali Hazelwood.
I enjoyed the STEM representation. Although I’m not in STEM, it was the path I was going to choose so to live vicariously through these characters were fun.
I loved the side characters and their dynamics. It all felt very authentic and comfortable.
Olive and Adam were a cute duo. I love “grumpy” and “misunderstood” men in books and Adam delivered.
I enjoyed the slow burn of it all. It made their final moments to getter that much better. And I can’t wait to read more from Ali Hazelwood.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
Minor: Gaslighting and Misogyny
amwegner's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Cancer