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74laura74's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Rape, Terminal illness, Vomit, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
kathrinellis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
5.0
Wow! I loved the story, the characters and the writing style so much. This was the nerdy romance I needed. Also, I could relate to Olive as my mother had died of pancreatic cancer, too. I definitely can see why some people might find the story problematic, but for me it was perfect, worth the hype and I would have loved 200 pages more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
capybooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
I loved this book! The characters were lovable, except Tom for obvious reasons. I like how Hazelwood is able to create characters that everyone loves, but also characters that they hate. My favourite characters are Malcolm and Holden. They are hilarious and super supportive of Olive and Adam. My least favourite character was Tom, and I am glad he got called out for how he treated Olive. I loved Dr Aslan saying "Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man.” Hilarious! A brilliant read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
asparagusisreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
September 2021:
Purchased from Book of the Month
No review written, probably would've given 5 stars.
January 2022:
Buddy read for The Story Continues Book Club, reread and annotated.
No review written. Still enjoyed the second time around but, probably not a 5 star Book.
Things to mention: 1) Olive (FMC) is possibly demisexual or ace, she doesn't feel sexual attraction or much interest/attraction in anyone until she gets to know and trust them. 2) Adam constantly asks for consent, love to see it. 3) There is discussion of abusive and people in positions of power taking advantage of those under them. 4) Discussion of virginity and how it's been defined. 5) Not a big fan of Olive feeling pressured to do so much and please her friend Anh.
September 2022: I have decided to lower my rating from 5 stars to 3.75 stars for THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS despite my previous love for this book. After my reread in January, reading Ali Hazelwood's works published afterward, and having some conversations with friends, giving this book 5 stars does not fit well with me. For starters, it feels like Ali Hazelwood keeps writing the same story with a few changes. Writing according to someone's comfort, a formula, or what sells well is fine but I would like to read a book from Ali that feels completely different than her "small tiny young sunshine scientist falls for the tall big grumpy scientist that does but doesn't want her and he's the only one that can save her from SA and there is hinted at sexuality and chronic illnesses/disorders that aren't explicitly stated and his D is so big and she's so small and the sex is weird because he eats her boob or compares her to geographical elements or nicknames their bodies or-." This could also just be me slowly realizing that maybe Ali Hazelwood's writing is not for me. Also, when comparing this book to other books that I consider 5 stars and favorites, this does not fit in well.
Purchased from Book of the Month
No review written, probably would've given 5 stars.
January 2022:
Buddy read for The Story Continues Book Club, reread and annotated.
No review written. Still enjoyed the second time around but, probably not a 5 star Book.
Things to mention: 1) Olive (FMC) is possibly demisexual or ace, she doesn't feel sexual attraction or much interest/attraction in anyone until she gets to know and trust them. 2) Adam constantly asks for consent, love to see it. 3) There is discussion of abusive and people in positions of power taking advantage of those under them. 4) Discussion of virginity and how it's been defined. 5) Not a big fan of Olive feeling pressured to do so much and please her friend Anh.
September 2022: I have decided to lower my rating from 5 stars to 3.75 stars for THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS despite my previous love for this book. After my reread in January, reading Ali Hazelwood's works published afterward, and having some conversations with friends, giving this book 5 stars does not fit well with me. For starters, it feels like Ali Hazelwood keeps writing the same story with a few changes. Writing according to someone's comfort, a formula, or what sells well is fine but I would like to read a book from Ali that feels completely different than her "small tiny young sunshine scientist falls for the tall big grumpy scientist that does but doesn't want her and he's the only one that can save her from SA and there is hinted at sexuality and chronic illnesses/disorders that aren't explicitly stated and his D is so big and she's so small and the sex is weird because he eats her boob or compares her to geographical elements or nicknames their bodies or-." This could also just be me slowly realizing that maybe Ali Hazelwood's writing is not for me. Also, when comparing this book to other books that I consider 5 stars and favorites, this does not fit in well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
brazenbookbabe's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I struggled with this book a bit and had a hard time getting into the story. It is a slow burn, had some delightful moments of humor, but not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Minor: Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
novel_tea_book_reviews's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
merenguita's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is an absolute cliché, all of it. And I loved it.
I went in with 0 excpectations, wanting to read a lighthearted romance and was suprised that I got so invested in the plot. It isvery predictable but it is well written and has pretty good character development so I didn't really mind.
I would really like to highlight the sex scene, it is explicit, so you can look forward to that. But the scene is so sweet and romantic and steamy at the same time, it also highlights consent (which sadly isn't that common) and it has some details that make it pretty realistic in my opinion.
Also nice LGBTQ+ representation c:
The only thing I would critique is how much the misscomunication drives the plot, it gets a little frustraiting at times, other than that a really enjoyable book
I went in with 0 excpectations, wanting to read a lighthearted romance and was suprised that I got so invested in the plot. It isvery predictable but it is well written and has pretty good character development so I didn't really mind.
I would really like to highlight the sex scene, it is explicit, so you can look forward to that. But the scene is so sweet and romantic and steamy at the same time, it also highlights consent (which sadly isn't that common) and it has some details that make it pretty realistic in my opinion.
Also nice LGBTQ+ representation c:
The only thing I would critique is how much the misscomunication drives the plot, it gets a little frustraiting at times, other than that a really enjoyable book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
1da's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
kaylaaards's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
readsbyl's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
“Give some competition to all these entitled white men”.
Controversy incoming…
*some small spoilers*
I really did not enjoy this book, the lack of character development was absolutely shocking, it brushed over Olive’s trauma like it was nothing, and some of the circumstances? Absolutely unrealistic.
Now I know this is a book, but when you’re setting it in a real life setting such as academia and in a college which have lots of rules etc. Then sitting on a lecturers lap, in a lecture, just doesn’t seem right to me?
Not to even mention the amount of toxic masculinity it supports, like we get it HE’S TALL! Oh, actually I think the actual word was ‘big’. Another unrealistic standard of men in a book. Big eye roll.
But on a deeper level the toxicity cannot be ignored. When Olive experiences sexual assault and blackmail (which is what it is, so let’s call it that), Big ol’ Adam handles it. Ugh. Not a man stepping in. He doesn’t even begin to allow her to attend the meetings over the other guys disciplinary. The book literally just drops it in and pulls it straight back out. If you’re going to discuss such an important topic, then discuss it.
I know so many people loved this but please someone tell me HOW.
ALSO! The full tittie in the mouth? I’m out.
Finally. The lack of communication was atrocious! Like these are meant to be full on adults!
Summary:
Adam and Olive are fake dating. His job is scared he’s a flight risk. Her friend wants to date her ex. Her ‘friend’ pushes them into a lot of PDA. His friend is an arsehole. Trauma sweeping (idk if this is a saying, it is now xo). A lot of ‘academia is boring…but the best thing ever!’
Controversy incoming…
*some small spoilers*
I really did not enjoy this book, the lack of character development was absolutely shocking, it brushed over Olive’s trauma like it was nothing, and some of the circumstances? Absolutely unrealistic.
Now I know this is a book, but when you’re setting it in a real life setting such as academia and in a college which have lots of rules etc. Then sitting on a lecturers lap, in a lecture, just doesn’t seem right to me?
Not to even mention the amount of toxic masculinity it supports, like we get it HE’S TALL! Oh, actually I think the actual word was ‘big’. Another unrealistic standard of men in a book. Big eye roll.
But on a deeper level the toxicity cannot be ignored. When Olive experiences sexual assault and blackmail (which is what it is, so let’s call it that), Big ol’ Adam handles it. Ugh. Not a man stepping in. He doesn’t even begin to allow her to attend the meetings over the other guys disciplinary. The book literally just drops it in and pulls it straight back out. If you’re going to discuss such an important topic, then discuss it.
I know so many people loved this but please someone tell me HOW.
ALSO! The full tittie in the mouth? I’m out.
Finally. The lack of communication was atrocious! Like these are meant to be full on adults!
Summary:
Adam and Olive are fake dating. His job is scared he’s a flight risk. Her friend wants to date her ex. Her ‘friend’ pushes them into a lot of PDA. His friend is an arsehole. Trauma sweeping (idk if this is a saying, it is now xo). A lot of ‘academia is boring…but the best thing ever!’
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent