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d0rin3's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
ellajingreads's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
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
4.5
My expectations were low when I started this book. I remember hearing about this book so much around booktok, and Twitter as well, that's why I put off reading this book because I wanted the hype to die down before getting into this one. But actually, I was in indefinite book slump when this came out that's why I wasn't reading ANYTHING lol.
Anyway, as I was in the middle of binge-reading the Bridgerton series I decided to read this one for a palette cleanser. And boy was I so thankful I decided on picking this one.
The story started with immediately introducing our two main characters Olive and Adam, and their relationship, or lack thereof. I thought it would be your typical enemies-turned-lovers where they had to fake date because of a certain reason, and then eventually fall for each other because of forced proximity. BUT NO, IT WASN'T. Okay, there were some parts that were definitely cliche BUT if you're like me and simple things makes you happy then this book is for you.
I thought the science-y things would bore me because I read somewhere that readers just skip those parts. So, I assumed that those parts would be long and boring, but no don't let the setting intimidate you because it was only some parts, and you could totally breeze thru it.
To say I loved every bit of Olive and Adam's banter, and character development together would be an understatement. I've always loved quirky female leads, and Olive easily became one of my favorites. The Love Hypothesis isn't just some story that you'd forget after reading because it was that good. I'd be definitely adding this to my reread-ables.
Anyway, as I was in the middle of binge-reading the Bridgerton series I decided to read this one for a palette cleanser. And boy was I so thankful I decided on picking this one.
The story started with immediately introducing our two main characters Olive and Adam, and their relationship, or lack thereof. I thought it would be your typical enemies-turned-lovers where they had to fake date because of a certain reason, and then eventually fall for each other because of forced proximity. BUT NO, IT WASN'T. Okay, there were some parts that were definitely cliche BUT if you're like me and simple things makes you happy then this book is for you.
I thought the science-y things would bore me because I read somewhere that readers just skip those parts. So, I assumed that those parts would be long and boring, but no don't let the setting intimidate you because it was only some parts, and you could totally breeze thru it.
To say I loved every bit of Olive and Adam's banter, and character development together would be an understatement. I've always loved quirky female leads, and Olive easily became one of my favorites. The Love Hypothesis isn't just some story that you'd forget after reading because it was that good. I'd be definitely adding this to my reread-ables.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Animal cruelty, Violence, Terminal illness, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
omparks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
frnctaa's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
deepower7's review against another edition
5.0
I think I passed out for a moment there in the middle
vic24's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
run_like_a_river's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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? Yes
4.5
bekah_'s review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
I’m not sure about all the science parts but I loved this book.
At first glance I wasn’t sure since it seemed like a cheesier than usual romance. Plus I’m not a fan of fanficfion books becoming published, especially after 50 shades of grey, city of bones and after all being trashed. But I was proved wrong by this reylo fanficfion. It was really cute, even if the writing read very cheesy to me. There was a lot of familiar tropes in it such as, fake dating, “enemies to lovers”, third act breakup, sunshine and grouch, making fun of the one bed trope. It all just worked.
I did have two issues with the book. The representation of Canada was honestly awful. It wasn’t even bad stereotypes, it was like the author had any idea about Canada. It mentioned Canadians eat moose hearts. I have never heard of this nor met anyone who ate moose hearts. I’m wondering if this is maybe an indigenous thing up north, as historically they used to use all parts of the animal to ensure nothing goes to waste (which is something we as a society should go back to). It’s such an obscure thing if that’s the case, I’m not sure why it would be included. Olive is also from Toronto (probably because it’s the only city people outside Canada can name), it’s presented as the snowiest place in Canada and it doesn’t get much snow because it’s on the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes create their own weather patterns and prevent too much snow. Toronto gets ice storms more often than snow storms. I don’t understand why the author didn’t pick a prairie city if that’s what she wanted to make the joke of. Her Canadian jokes really didn’t land. I had to check where the author was from and was surprised she wasn’t American honestly.
At first glance I wasn’t sure since it seemed like a cheesier than usual romance. Plus I’m not a fan of fanficfion books becoming published, especially after 50 shades of grey, city of bones and after all being trashed. But I was proved wrong by this reylo fanficfion. It was really cute, even if the writing read very cheesy to me. There was a lot of familiar tropes in it such as, fake dating, “enemies to lovers”, third act breakup, sunshine and grouch, making fun of the one bed trope. It all just worked.
I did have two issues with the book. The representation of Canada was honestly awful. It wasn’t even bad stereotypes, it was like the author had any idea about Canada. It mentioned Canadians eat moose hearts. I have never heard of this nor met anyone who ate moose hearts. I’m wondering if this is maybe an indigenous thing up north, as historically they used to use all parts of the animal to ensure nothing goes to waste (which is something we as a society should go back to). It’s such an obscure thing if that’s the case, I’m not sure why it would be included. Olive is also from Toronto (probably because it’s the only city people outside Canada can name), it’s presented as the snowiest place in Canada and it doesn’t get much snow because it’s on the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes create their own weather patterns and prevent too much snow. Toronto gets ice storms more often than snow storms. I don’t understand why the author didn’t pick a prairie city if that’s what she wanted to make the joke of. Her Canadian jokes really didn’t land. I had to check where the author was from and was surprised she wasn’t American honestly.