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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I really like Ali Hazelwood and I first started with her book "The Love Hypothesis" and I really loved it. I was a sucker for a good professor/student romance so it really hooked me right away. So when she released these 3 novellas I had to pick this up. I did enjoy it and think it was very cute. I personally would have liked a bit more from every one. I did enjoy the characters and the chemistry. They were all very cute and cozy! I think of them as my Christmas hallmart collection of science romance!
If you liked her other books I do suggest giving this one a read.
If you liked her other books I do suggest giving this one a read.
Es justo lo que necesitaba. Es la típica serie de romance que suele extenderse en tres libros con diferentes parejas, pero aquí todo está en un solo libro con historias cortas. Se lee rapidísimo y sigue la dinámica enemies to lovers o lovers to enemies to lovers (que a veces hasta me gustan más).
No hay demasiado drama, pero sí humor, personajes dentro del mundo de la ciencia y un montón de clichés bien aprovechados. A pesar de que son historias cortas, no sientes que te falte nada, porque las tramas no son enrevesadas y la autora tiene la capacidad de hacerte conocer y encariñarte con los personajes en solo unas páginas.
Es muy recomendable para cuando vienes de lecturas densas o estás en ese momento en el que no sabes qué leer, porque te dura nada y menos. Eso sí, las tres historias tienen sus momentos marranillos, así que aunque no son nada fuera de lo normal, ojo al recomendarlo a menores.
No hay demasiado drama, pero sí humor, personajes dentro del mundo de la ciencia y un montón de clichés bien aprovechados. A pesar de que son historias cortas, no sientes que te falte nada, porque las tramas no son enrevesadas y la autora tiene la capacidad de hacerte conocer y encariñarte con los personajes en solo unas páginas.
Es muy recomendable para cuando vienes de lecturas densas o estás en ese momento en el que no sabes qué leer, porque te dura nada y menos. Eso sí, las tres historias tienen sus momentos marranillos, así que aunque no son nada fuera de lo normal, ojo al recomendarlo a menores.
funny
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:
Complicated
Why are the women absolutely tiny and the men gigantic and hung in her books?
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
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
The three novellas are somewhat connected—the main female character in each one is best friends with the other female main characters.
These stories are pretty drag and drop. Each one follows a similar format. I still enjoyed them, but would’ve enjoyed them more if they were fully done. A loosely connected trilogy would’ve been fine with me.
These stories are pretty drag and drop. Each one follows a similar format. I still enjoyed them, but would’ve enjoyed them more if they were fully done. A loosely connected trilogy would’ve been fine with me.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Book Review: Loathe to Love You
3. 5 ⭐️ | 2 🌶️ (2.5?)
I had a good time with these novellas. If you enjoy Ali Hazelwood, I can guarantee that you’ll probably love these stories. They all have her quirky charm and fun banter between the romantic leads. All three stories are so different from each other, but are interconnected in a way that’s going to keep you invested. I loved the epilogue and would definitely recommend that you check this out. If interested below are my individual reviews of each story.
Under One Roof: Liam and Mara
4.5 ⭐️
I absolutely loved this enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slowburn romance. Was it like every other single Ali Hazelwood book that I’ve read? Yes. But did I enjoy the yearning and the slow build of their friendship to romance? Heck yes. I read this one in one sitting and really just want more of this couple please and thank you. I’d like to add that Liam‘s instant crush on her was the sweetest thing to read. This man is in love and I enjoyed that. 🥹
Stuck with You: Erik and Sadie
2.75 ⭐️
I’ll admit this one wasn’t my favorite. I found the pacing to be a bit frustrating. I’d rather us have spent more time in the present than flipping back to the past. Their miscommunication was incredibly frustrating and I also felt that their conflict was pushed under the rug. However, the spice was nice and I do think that the couple themselves were compatible! It helps that the MMC was a Thor look alike 😋
Bellow Zero: Hannah and Ian
4 ⭐️
I will say, I struggled a little bit with our FMC here, Hannah, at first. I found her to be a little bit unlikable. Why? I was frustrated with her lack of emotional awareness. However, she kept growing on me and Ian even more so! 🥹 (my sweet baby ginger man) This man listed off parts of her body as topography from Mars. I mean come on?! How is this man even real?! Great question , he’s not but I wish she was 😂. Warning this short story involves the miscommunication trope, and if you are sensitive to it, please be advised to proceed with caution. That being said this was probably my favorite after Under One Roof. I wouldn’t mind more from these two in a full length novel.
Final thoughts:
Should this spill into your TBR? Yes if you want a quick, fun, and easy read that isn’t a major commitment, I say go for it.