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olxvgxes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Violence and Sexual harassment
calpal98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
While I did not enjoy this book as much as The Love Hypothesis I did really enjoy the story. Ali Hazelwood is able to create real characters that I truly care about. This book had me laughing, rolling my eyes, and wanting me to yell at the characters to just kiss already. The chemistry between Bee and Levi was absolutely *chefs kiss* and I loved some of the fun pop culture references. I always enjoy the STEM-inist themes in Ali Hazelwood’s books, she is easily becoming a favorite and auto-buy for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
kimveach's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
A 5-star romance. It was funny, sexy, and STEM. The romance trope (as always) was obvious, but the rest worked. I loved how she wove in facts about Marie Curie.
Warning (or enticement!): graphic sex scenes
Warning (or enticement!): graphic sex scenes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Outing, and Toxic friendship
mariamj's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
So good! The characters are loveable and hilarious. I really enjoyed this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Deadnaming and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death of parent
forgetfulreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I've only ever read one other Allie Hazlewood book (yes The Love Hypothesis) but even I think this is just too similar to her debut novel. I like that it's fast-paced and a fun read but I do wish she'd change it up a bit. Especially with character descriptions, all I got from Levi is that he's tall (which she mentions ALOT), has green eyes, comes from a military family (same as her other books), and is grumpy most of the time. I might re-read if I'm stuck in a reading slump but this might be one of the rare times where the book would be better as a movie (if they ask her to develop this as a rom-com on Netflix it would be a hit trust me).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic friendship
saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
0.25
Hated it. Start to finish.
Quite possibly the most poorly written fellatio scene I've ever read (and i have read many, over the years). I felt like puking after he told her to open her mouth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
_ava_summer_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this book was so so much fun! I absolutely loved it :) Bee had a lot of character development and Levi was a communication star at the end. I love how Ali made the enemies arch much more legitimate in this one because if I were Bee I’d think he hated me too with his behavior. I love the depth between why he and Levi are who they are and I love the side characters too! Rocio and her fun facts are great. Penny is the cutest too. The ending with Guy was a little extreme for me, but I feel like parts of it are realistic tho.
Go Ali for writing love stories for women in STEM🫶🏽 especially women who stand up for each other #WWMD👩🏽🔬
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
^the outline line… that’s all imma say
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
micaelamariem's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
loved this book! Took me a while to get into it and for a while I thought The Love Hypothesis was better (and imo they’re completely different) but actually in this one there’s anonymous social media accounts, steminist politics, spice, enemies to lovers, espionage, sabotage, and cats. Everything I love. I do wish the beginning was a bit more exciting and some plot twists weren’t so predictable but it definitely picked up and I’d recommend to romance readers everywhere.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
dariasreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Gun violence
cady_sass's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
What can I say, I’m a sucker for Ali Hazelwood and her “STEMinist” novels. This is thoroughly cute and enjoyable. We do fall into the typical Hazelwood trap of “he’s SO HUGE” and “she’s so small” but at this point I’m used to it, it’s clearly her thing. The characters are quirky and I love them all, but Rocio stole my heart. I imagine her to be a scientist version of Aubrey Plaza.
Now, I’ll say my same critique that I’ve said about nearly everything she’s written: I do not and will not ever understand why she feels the need to write about choosing unsafe sex. And this is in EVERY BOOK she writes. Not a single condom in sight. Not a single conversation about being tested. These people are scientists! It’s fiction, so whatever, but normalizing the “it’s okay, I’m on birth control” narrative is harmful. I’ll get off my soapbox now.
Now, I’ll say my same critique that I’ve said about nearly everything she’s written: I do not and will not ever understand why she feels the need to write about choosing unsafe sex. And this is in EVERY BOOK she writes. Not a single condom in sight. Not a single conversation about being tested. These people are scientists! It’s fiction, so whatever, but normalizing the “it’s okay, I’m on birth control” narrative is harmful. I’ll get off my soapbox now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship