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lovereads19's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
this book took me wayyy too long to finish but i’m glad i finished it, elsie was relatable and her growth was inspiring, jack and elsie’s love makes me jealous
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism
desireeulopez's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
joysidetv's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
4.5/5 ⭐️
Wow! I obviously didn’t want to put this book down.
Ali Hazelwood does it again by bringing in a smart woman in STEM. However, the only thing Elsie doesn’t have is the confidence. She’s a huge people pleaser, never thinks about herself, and creates many different facades. But the character development, the way she changes and realizes that she SHOULD put her own needs before others, is so amazing. Her transition was something I needed to see and absolutely loved. And her struggle to be able to tell the truth is really reflected in her backstory!
With Jack helping her realize this is what she needs to do, the chemistry is unreal. She felt so comfortable around him that it was easier for her to be her true self quicker than others. And the fact that he wasn’t rushing into anything, he knew that SHE needed to make that decision for them, BEAUTIFUL. And finally, a guy is who is actually charismatic, to not only Elsie, but to everyone else.
Ali gives us an opportunity to introduce the aco/ace spectrum into this book and I loved it so much. And it gives so many others something to know about a type of sexuality. It was a breath of fresh air and I was here for it.
This book is another enemies to lovers trope but it actually makes sense. The type of physics going up against each other was such a great take on it! Elsie being theoretical and Jack being experimental. Also, great addition that Jack’s article was loosely based on another real life article hoax that happened in 1996! That is pretty interesting!
The one thing that only bothered me was the smut, there was a missed opportunity to show the needs of someone that is more realistic. Regardless, the first sex scene was very important to Elsie and her character development. She puts her wants and desires first, even if she didn’t know what those were!! (As you should!!!)
Ali, you’ve done it again! ❤️
Wow! I obviously didn’t want to put this book down.
Ali Hazelwood does it again by bringing in a smart woman in STEM. However, the only thing Elsie doesn’t have is the confidence. She’s a huge people pleaser, never thinks about herself, and creates many different facades. But the character development, the way she changes and realizes that she SHOULD put her own needs before others, is so amazing. Her transition was something I needed to see and absolutely loved. And her struggle to be able to tell the truth is really reflected in her backstory!
With Jack helping her realize this is what she needs to do, the chemistry is unreal. She felt so comfortable around him that it was easier for her to be her true self quicker than others. And the fact that he wasn’t rushing into anything, he knew that SHE needed to make that decision for them, BEAUTIFUL. And finally, a guy is who is actually charismatic, to not only Elsie, but to everyone else.
Ali gives us an opportunity to introduce the aco/ace spectrum into this book and I loved it so much. And it gives so many others something to know about a type of sexuality. It was a breath of fresh air and I was here for it.
This book is another enemies to lovers trope but it actually makes sense. The type of physics going up against each other was such a great take on it! Elsie being theoretical and Jack being experimental. Also, great addition that Jack’s article was loosely based on another real life article hoax that happened in 1996! That is pretty interesting!
The one thing that only bothered me was the smut, there was a missed opportunity to show the needs of someone that is more realistic. Regardless, the first sex scene was very important to Elsie and her character development. She puts her wants and desires first, even if she didn’t know what those were!! (As you should!!!)
Ali, you’ve done it again! ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
readsalotlbooks's review against another edition
funny
medium-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? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
kkimball's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Enjoyed the book overall. Was very excited after finishing the love hypothesis, and was even happier to see Adam+Olive in the book. But I found the MC of this book to be almost unbearably unconfident. She reminded me vaguely of myself so I did relate to her but really did not like the repetitive nature of some of her thought patterns (despite how accurate that may be)
I did really enjoy the incorporation of physics, as I’m very interested in it and the inclusion of some real world references. Overall a good book
I did really enjoy the incorporation of physics, as I’m very interested in it and the inclusion of some real world references. Overall a good book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
lmcarr0314's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
5.0
I loved this book. I enjoy STEM romances and Ali Hazlewood as an author. This book is cute. While being contemporary romance it talks about struggles of women in stem. These books bring me joy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Death of parent
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia and Outing
medievalsnail's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
readerette's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Longer than it needs to be, and eventually Elsie's self doubts get exhausting to keep reading. It is a cute story though (too much academic politicking for my taste, but an interesting semi-realistic glimpse into that world per the author), Elsie is pretty relatable in her desire to please others/code switch, and while I wouldn't want a relationship like Elsie and Jack's, they have a sweet dynamic together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Toxic relationship
lizbanuelos54's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
britishbelle's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content