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thatswhatshanread's review
- 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
4.75
As January is often a month of wallowing and burdened reflection for me, I found that I read “The Soulmate Equation” at the perfect time. It brought out a little more of the optimist in me and lightened my mood considerably because it was just so sweet and fun to read!
The premise of this story was so innovative and intriguing, even from someone who doesn’t have a scientific background whatsoever. It was so interesting—two unlikely candidates genetically matched through a dating app!! It reminded me of my favorite episode of Black Mirror, “Hang the DJ”, and the probability of supposed perfect matches, natural attraction, and true love. It was really cool how the plot balanced all this statistical genetic data with the romance. It all worked really well together and kept me wanting to know more.
I loved the family relationships in this one, especially between the MC, Jess, and her daughter, Juno. Really, all of the main characters had my heart. Obviously Jess and the delectable MMC, River Peña (HOT NAME LIVES UP TO THE HYPE) were SO CUTE together. I identified with both of them and appreciated that the tension between them in the third act felt justified and true to their natures.
I JUST REALLY ADORED THIS ONE. (I only took off .25 of a point because I felt the ending was a tad abrupt but anyway) It was like “Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast in book form. You gotta love it.
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
kei_s's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Really enjoyed Jess and Rivers love story and how it was developed. The way River was there for Jess when she needed him will always be the best part for me.
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Alcohol
lucyrudd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
deetabz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcohol
bedtimesandbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
heymarykathryn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood
elisalasater's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
bex_williams's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
sami_leigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
🌶️/5
“You've chosen your circumstances, Jess. I like that about you. You take what you want and leave the rest behind. You decide.”
🧬 Third person limited
🧬 Single mum
🧬 Dating app using genetics to pair couples
🧬 Forced proximity/dating
🧬 Enemies to lovers (briefly)
🧬 He falls first
🧬 MC growth; FMC setting boundaries with toxic parent
🧬 Well established secondary characters; Fizzy 😍
🧬 Data analysis/scientist
🧬 Wholesome !
⚠️ Alcohol and drug use (minor, on page), toxic relationship (parent).
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
milesofkiles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Abandonment