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sophiegardiner's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. good! liked it better than her other books i’ve read. jack was more realistic as a male lead than her others. i am always kinda bothered by her female leads, they feel “quirky” in a bad way, but i can get past it for the story.
ljimenez89's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
kimsbookaddiction's review against another edition
5.0
If you loved The Big Bang Theory, you will love this book and also understand what the heck they're talking about. Elsie is a people pleasing theoretical physicist applying for a job at MIT. Jack is on the interview panel and knows that Elsie is hiding things. The academic are high in this book, but the wit is higher! I laughed so much while reading this book. Compared to Ali's other books, I think the side characters in this book are not as loveable BUT I think the writing in this one was my favorite. Also, surprise cameo from two of our favorite characters was amazing! I will definitely read again and read anything Ali Hazelwood writes. Will also recommend to ALL.
caratomlinson3's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
l3xandthecity's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
2.75
eva_223's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lesliet7's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dlkp's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
softrosemint's review against another edition
3.25
Divorced from its context, this is actually a pretty decent romance novel. Again, compulsively readable and Elsie felt like a much more complete person outside of the romance. In fact, it felt like there was a much better distinction between the romantic plot and the academic one (which also felt a lot more realised).
Of couse, Hazelwood again falls into some of her beloved clichés and tropes that feel a little too corny (overabundant millennial speak, the LI being gone for the MC for months and wanting very bad to have sex with her, size kink, the heroine who thinks she's mousy and undersells herself, the LI being rich while the MC is poor - though at least this time he was not the solution to her financial problems). But at least I did not have to hear about how massive the LI was all the time (so I guess less of a size kink).
Of couse, Hazelwood again falls into some of her beloved clichés and tropes that feel a little too corny (overabundant millennial speak, the LI being gone for the MC for months and wanting very bad to have sex with her, size kink, the heroine who thinks she's mousy and undersells herself, the LI being rich while the MC is poor - though at least this time he was not the solution to her financial problems). But at least I did not have to hear about how massive the LI was all the time (so I guess less of a size kink).