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levesc17's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with Marie Curie. But I can’t resist a one-sided crush trope any more than I can resist the brilliance of women making breakthroughs in science. Because I had already read and enjoyed “The Love Hypothesis,” I knew I would most likely enjoy “Love on the Brain” too, but I didn’t expect to learn so much about science and scientific history too. If anything, this book indulges in the delightful nerdiness even more than Love Hypothesis. There is an abundance of charm even as Hazelwood captures the misogyny in STEM fields that at times give this story darker moments. Fans of “The Love Hypothesis,” come for the STEM romance, stay for the cat loving avoidant Marie Curie fangirl scientist bad ass, Bee.
I was lucky enough to get an arc from NetGalley, and this is my honest review.
I was lucky enough to get an arc from NetGalley, and this is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
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