Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

116 reviews

angeliquescollection's review

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

What a cute book. It was a great way to kick of the month of love.
I enjoyed the STEM representation. Although I’m not in STEM, it was the path I was going to choose so to live vicariously through these characters were fun.
 I loved the side characters and their dynamics. It all felt very authentic and comfortable. 
Olive and Adam were a cute duo. I love “grumpy” and “misunderstood” men in books and Adam delivered. 
I enjoyed the slow burn of it all. It made their final moments to getter that much better. And I can’t wait to read more from Ali Hazelwood. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content

Minor: Gaslighting and Misogyny

caitlinemccann's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Gaslighting, Cancer, Death of parent, Bullying, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Animal cruelty

daqsery's review

informative lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

ambercunningham's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Toxic friendship

fernandes's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Death of parent

madalina0_0's review against another edition

funny sad tense medium-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Medical content

Minor: Death of parent and Cancer

srk001's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Oblivious Idiots, (not so) unrequited love. Love those. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Cancer and Medical content

ashleybakerwrites's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.25

I enjoyed this one a lot! It isn't something that rocked my world- but the story is good. It doesn't feel like it is dragged out, and it feels very well constructed. I read it with the bonus chapter which was really good. I'd love a POV of the last couple scenes in the main story from Adam's perspective. Overall, nice, not ground breaking, but I'll likely pick up another Ali Hazelwood. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

livvmarks's review

emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Gaslighting, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol

hecksbecks's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I understand now why there had been so much hype around The Love Hypothesis. Well written, intentional and creative I would read more from Hazelwood in a heartbeat. Her characters are not complex and the story is easy to digest but these are not bad things. It feels good to read a romantic story about two adults that act like children in love; it’s wonderful! It feels real! Adam and Olive, and the pining for one another is everything important in the book. Even the subtle introduction a social issue and how it was not only applied but confronted was well done. Enjoyable read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent