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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

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ellajingreads's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted 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

My expectations were low when I started this book. I remember hearing about this book so much around booktok, and Twitter as well, that's why I put off reading this book because I wanted the hype to die down before getting into this one. But actually, I was in indefinite book slump when this came out that's why I wasn't reading ANYTHING lol.

Anyway, as I was in the middle of binge-reading the Bridgerton series I decided to read this one for a palette cleanser. And boy was I so thankful I decided on picking this one.

The story started with immediately introducing our two main characters Olive and Adam, and their relationship, or lack thereof. I thought it would be your typical enemies-turned-lovers where they had to fake date because of a certain reason, and then eventually fall for each other because of forced proximity. BUT NO, IT WASN'T. Okay, there were some parts that were definitely cliche BUT if you're like me and simple things makes you happy then this book is for you.

I thought the science-y things would bore me because I read somewhere that readers just skip those parts. So, I assumed that those parts would be long and boring, but no don't let the setting intimidate you because it was only some parts, and you could totally breeze thru it.

To say I loved every bit of Olive and Adam's banter, and character development together would be an understatement. I've always loved quirky female leads, and Olive easily became one of my favorites. The Love Hypothesis isn't just some story that you'd forget after reading because it was that good. I'd be definitely adding this to my reread-ables.
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amy_in_the_city's review against another edition

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

3.0

Meh. There wasn't anything I really disliked about this book, but I just didn't feel anything for the main couple. The banter felt forced. I did like that the female main character was demisexual.
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corrieroe's review against another edition

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

3.5

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ecmiller's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

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notamouse's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

1.5

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imds's review against another edition

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  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

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megspiteri's review against another edition

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

4.0

I had heard very mixed things about this book so wasn't really expecting to like it but I really did. I really loved the academia setting. It's a very wholesome romcom with fake dating and grumpy sunshine tropes. As a PhD student I really related to the characters. It was just a really nice light-hearted book all round
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jackiepreston'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

5.0

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sallytiffany's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-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

2.0

Was not a fan. Tons of second hand embarrassment. It wasn’t as nerdy as I wish it could have been and so many of the scenes were needlessly long. I didn’t find it super entertaining but I did enjoy the setting. 
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xvicesx's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

This is my second Ali Hazelwood book and I'm just as pleased with this read as I was with the first one. It was a beautifully put together story, and though I'm really not keen on the misunderstanding trope, this was nicely done altogether. 

I loved to see Olive fall in love with Adam, and how entirely patient Adam was for her, and how entirely sweet her friendship with Malcolm and Ahn was, and well, everything. 

It was a great story, in a great setting, and as far as romances go, supremely sweet. Highly recommended. 
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