Reviews with content warning for Racism - The Love Hypothesis

Adorable! I appreciated that the sexist issues that the main character faced were portrayed so clearly because toxicity in academic and science culture is a real thing and has destroyed many a promising career. While the Ahn character didn't really read as Vietnamese specifically to me, I liked that her character highlighted the additional challenges of the intersection of racism and sexism in science, and I appreciated her "create the world you want" nature. I loved that the main characters actually acted like scientists (which makes sense given the author's background), where the timing of experiments and the demands and exhaustion of running replications are very real.

The chemistry was quite believable and I liked how it was clear how much he adored her from the very start, and her utter obliviousness to it all.

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dineisnotdrowning's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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uranaishi's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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paolina's review against another edition

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emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

A bit predictable and the ending was sort of rushed. But I was glued to my headphones for two days listening to this on audiobook, and I'd love to read it again.

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politewriter's review

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emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

This book is absolutely phenomenal. A beautiful college romance without any of the gross power dynamics. Any sensitive topics were approached with care and sensitivity. The chemistry (pun intended) between the ML and FL is stunning, hilarious, and adorable. All characters get an appropriate amount of time to develop and move around the plot, no wasted characters. Author does a great job dropping hints and weaving together clues so readers can arrive at plot twists at just the perfect time. Absolutely loved the realistic portrayal of friendship dynamics and academia. The author is amazing at discussing the realities of academia without ostracizing those outside of STEM. Some of the lexicon may be a bit to digest, but no other majors are ever discredited for the work they do in their own fields. This book is the perfect blend of nerdy, wholesome, and thrills.

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