Reviews

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

soon725'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

hannahh's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

rapraa's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

This book was incredibly endearing, and I loved River, Juno, and Jess so much. I loved seeing how nerdy and shy they both were, and it was refreshing to see a single mom be the main character of a romance novel. River and Juno's scenes together melted my heart completely. Also, I loved seeing some decent STEM representation that wasn't an unbelievable workplace romance (sorry, Ali Hazelwood). I desperately wish this app could be a real thing, and I think Christina Lauren do a great job of showing us how naturally and unexpectedly River and Jess's feelings grow. They show up for each other (...mostly), build their own little universe, and they show how healthy, supportive love can be. I was crying my eyes out toward the end, and that's just a sign of how strongly I felt about these two. Immediately picking up Fizzy's story. 

Side note: I'm so used to romantasy where the asshole MMC is an asshole because he has the weight of the world on his shoulders. It's cute how in these romances the MMC is an asshole because he's a lil misunderstood shy boi.

saltydogreads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

raneemchamaa's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

eohare's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

shopgirlmdw's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted

5.0

super_shawnna81's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing 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

rjwilliams911's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

brebeingwell's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was so cute. As someone who majored in biotechnology, the idea of basing love off of genetics is an interesting theory. It did cause me to think pretty deeply about nature vs nurture. But even if it's science fiction, it's an interesting thought experiment. 

I loved Jess both as an individual and as mother. I felt like she was a really well fleshed out character with a past that explained a lot of her character traits. Compared to her,  River kind of felt like a man prop.

The build up of the romance was really cute. The spice wasn't for me and I found the making out in public and for a crowd thing kind of weird. I'm all for PDA, when I know the person. But my firsts will always be in private. 

Overall very excited to read the next book next month.