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backitupmoony's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Infidelity
hayleythegoose's review against another edition
challenging
funny
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Gun violence
mlleelora's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Grief, Animal death, Chronic illness, and Alcohol
ninahuynh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Wow! This was quite the roller coaster read, especially the last 3 chapters 🙊 I like the sexual tension between the characters in this book better than The Love Hypothesis. Though it's still unrealistic, it is more realistic and steamy than that of The Love Hypothesis. I found Bee annoying with her constant overthinking and self-doubt, but then start to relate to some of her insecurities 😳 especially with being scared and running away first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Cursing, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Gun violence
lost_windsock's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
I enjoyed this book a lot. The writing in it was witty and intelligent, and I loved Bee's personality. I also loved Levi. Their romance followed a pretty typical formula that was easy to predict but that didn't make it any less enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Violence, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
ashleyvharris's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Nerdy science romance is a fucking delight and Ali Hazelwood proves it yet again in her second book Love on the Brain.
Ali has such a distinct writing voice that feels natural and engaging. I struggle with books that try too hard to be sarcastic and *witty* because it always feels forced and unnatural. Ali does not have this problem at all. Her jokes and dialogue read like a conversation with my friends. She makes it so easy to connect with her protagonists this way.
I’m a bit conflicted over the two main characters and their romance. Let’s be honest, I would commit crime for Levi Ward (also Rocio and Felicette). But it also felt like a near carbon copy of The Love Hypothesis. Levi and Adam Carlsen are almost interchangeable, no? And the Bee and Olive too. Their romances also felt very similar. It would have been great to see something completely different. Can I get a male scientist with golden retriever energy, please?
No spoilers, but the ending felt… extra? Like I feel like it was a little too General Hospital telenovela-y. Like okay [villain], calm down, please.
Also, my cat-loving hear was glowing. Someone send me links to Schrödinger and Felicette fan art please and thanks. Love them both and they obviously stole the show.
With that said, my BIGGEST, most PRESSING critique of Love on the Brain is I NEED LEVI’S POV. LIKE YESTERDAY. Even more than Adam Carlsen, I was DYING to know this man’s thoughts. I want this entire book again but from his perspective, a la Midnight Sun. Do you hear me Ali? I need twenty-five (25!!!) chapters plus an epilogue with nothing but Dr. Levi Ward pining after Bee. Otherwise I will be talking about this every week in therapy.
If you like nerdy things, science, romance, or cats, you should read this lil’ gem of a book. It made my cold, shriveled heart happy :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Violence, Car accident, Death, and Gun violence
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
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
4.0
While as a woman in STEM I really appreciated the messages communicated in the background of this book, it just wasn't quite as good as The Love Hypothesis. However, I'm a big fan of You've Got Mail and loved that this functioned as a retelling. I feel like in that aspect it was successful, despite falling a little flat. Don't get me wrong though, this is worth a read and I've even re-read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Misogyny, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
As with The Love Hypothesis, this book is spicy and does have graphically described sexual content. It also takes place in a male dominated setting with a female protagonist which does lead to sexism and misogyny. The rest of the content warnings require some spoilers:slugwifereads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I love Ali Hazelwood. The plot is similar to TLH, but in a different font and bolder, and I love it. I’m a sucker for a he falls first romance, and the You’ve Got Mail trope is a favorite as well. She weaves in interesting science and nerdy commentary while keeping the plot fast moving and witty. Highly recommend to make you feel warm and fuzzy (and at points tense).
**spoiler**
My only complaint is that I wanted more of Bee and Levi in the epilogue! I wanted to see them grow their family instead of alluding to it , but that’s a personal preference
**spoiler**
My only complaint is that I wanted more of Bee and Levi in the epilogue! I wanted to see them grow their family instead of alluding to it , but that’s a personal preference
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Gun violence
icieri's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Death, and Infidelity
hq_reads's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
I finished this book in less than 24 hours. I could not stop READING! Ali Hazelwood has done it again - such an addictive, funny and perfect romantic comedy!
Was it predictable? Yes. Was it full of overused tropes? Yes. Was it cheesy? Absolutely. But I don't care. There was something so comforting reading this book, knowing they were definitely going to get together. I still had fun reading through it - sometimes you just need a good comforting, easy read and this delivered exactly that.
I love the humour in her writing and I loved the FMC Bee. I usually don't enjoy the miscommunication trope but it worked for this story! Dr Levi Ward is definitely a contender for top 10 book boyfriends of all time - he's bypassed Dr Adam! The anticipation and slow burn of their relationship was done so well - SO WELL.
Having gone through a postgraduate degree in STEM myself (marine biology), I found so many moments in this book (and the Love Hypothesis) extremely relatable! I love that Hazelwood draws attention to the day-to-day discrimination women in STEM face, and the examples she uses are very much real and common in many professions. She is able to articulate all the microaggressions and double standards very well, in a way that many women find it hard to communicate as these behaviours are often quite subtle and hard to prove. I feel like women reading her books who experience this will be able to better recognise when they are facing this discrimination in the workplace and feel confident to speak up.
Was it predictable? Yes. Was it full of overused tropes? Yes. Was it cheesy? Absolutely. But I don't care. There was something so comforting reading this book, knowing they were definitely going to get together. I still had fun reading through it - sometimes you just need a good comforting, easy read and this delivered exactly that.
I love the humour in her writing and I loved the FMC Bee. I usually don't enjoy the miscommunication trope but it worked for this story! Dr Levi Ward is definitely a contender for top 10 book boyfriends of all time - he's bypassed Dr Adam! The anticipation and slow burn of their relationship was done so well - SO WELL.
Having gone through a postgraduate degree in STEM myself (marine biology), I found so many moments in this book (and the Love Hypothesis) extremely relatable! I love that Hazelwood draws attention to the day-to-day discrimination women in STEM face, and the examples she uses are very much real and common in many professions. She is able to articulate all the microaggressions and double standards very well, in a way that many women find it hard to communicate as these behaviours are often quite subtle and hard to prove. I feel like women reading her books who experience this will be able to better recognise when they are facing this discrimination in the workplace and feel confident to speak up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Chronic illness, Gun violence, and Animal death