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aqtbenz's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Gun violence
Minor: Sexism
luciferosiris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
readwithria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you like workplace romance, forced proximity, rivals to lovers, cats, STEM activism, You've Got Mail (or if you're me, In The Good Old Summertime and She Loves Me), Star Wars, and so much more, you'll love Love on the Brain. Ali Hazelwood is obviously so knowledgeable and passionate about neuroscience and grad school, and that shows in her writing!
The teasing, the spice, the science, the writing, the characters, and the story are all so well done! There are a couple of things here and there that I didn't love, but this is a romance novel and suspension of disbelief has to be part of the reading process. I will read anything this woman writes.
I love Bee, I love Levi, I love them together. 5 stars.
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Animal death, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
Minor: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Death
madisonmcd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Gun violence
Moderate: Chronic illness, Abandonment, and Medical content
lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
- 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
I’ll admit my expectations were HIGH. Love Hypothesis was one of my favorite 2021 books, and I’ve adored the Loathe to Love You novellas. When close friends who had ARCs of Love on the Brain said it was even better… I was skeptical.
But it truly was astonishingly good, sailing right to the top 5 of my 2022 favorites list. Bee is a take-no-prisoners protagonist, competent in her field and sick of dealing with the BS of men who think they know better. One element I loved is that the unavoidable “conflict via misunderstanding trope” came BEFORE the actual relationship, instead of being the reason for the 85% breakup plot point common to all rom coms. Also the side characters were a hoot, especially Bee’s graduate assistant.
I listened to the audiobook in 1 day (well done, Brooke Bloomingdale!) and now I can’t wait to have the paperback in my hands so I can underline every relatable line about loneliness. I agree with Bee on this stance, and there’s no fictional-character-come-to-life who can get me out of it.
Also, Bee’s fainting spells sound a lot like some form of POTS, so there’s chronic illness rep as well.
And for all you thirsty babes, there’s WAY more spice than in Love Hypothesis.
Content warnings: death of parents (in past), dysfunctional/emotionally abusive family, child illness/seizures, realistic workplace/academia sexism, brief workplace violence. Check Ali’s website for an extensive list.
Moderate: Abandonment, Gaslighting, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
fivecatsinacoat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5 stars! As a big fan of Marie Curie
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Car accident