Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

106 reviews

cknight95's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

So cute! This book had me giggling and smiling and kicking my feet from start to finish. This was a fun rivals to lovers romance but didn’t feel overdone or tropey. The people pleaser in me related very much to Elsie. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship

jerbarger's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

3.5

I really enjoyed reading this until I found out it comes from the same universe as Reylo fan fiction. Nothing against people who like that! I just don’t, and it ruined it a bit for me. Thanks for getting me out of my reading slump though!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Medical content, and Classism

Minor: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Alcohol

dianapendragon's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted

4.25

Probably the most graphic of the Ali Hazelwood books. Predictable like the others, but still a fun read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship

readerette's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.0

Longer than it needs to be, and eventually Elsie's self doubts get exhausting to keep reading. It is a cute story though (too much academic politicking for my taste, but an interesting semi-realistic glimpse into that world per the author), Elsie is pretty relatable in her desire to please others/code switch, and while I wouldn't want a relationship like Elsie and Jack's, they have a sweet dynamic together.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Cursing

catsm95's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death of parent, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Toxic relationship

jayybear's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, and Misogyny

cryptofauna's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

okay this book was SO millennial and cringe at the beginning i really considered putting it down but i did get into it! 
 i came looking for a simple romance and that’s what i got so not really any huge complaints.
secondhand embarrassment was strong but i guess that means i was invested? characterization was a little weak but overall it was pretty nice time

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Toxic relationship and Sexism

stormeno's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death of parent and Acephobia/Arophobia

lou_loo's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

I've seen Ali Hazelwood everywhere without ever picking up one of her works. 
I'm super glad I did. 
I agree that this is not groundbreaking or revolutionary in any way, but I got exactly what I was promised.
This is a fun romance, the FMC is quirky and cute, and the MMC is tall and handsome. Elsie is a people pleaser who was relatable in some ways and fun to read about; I'd also like to point out that the STEM and physics part of the story felt real and I could see that AH knew what she was writing about and didn't invent some unrealistic stuff.
And even if it's not the best book ever, it made me laugh, it made me happy and the vibes deserve a good rating. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism and Death of parent

Minor: Toxic relationship and Acephobia/Arophobia

jaynovara's review

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Chronic illness, and Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Medical content