Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

180 reviews

ninahuynh's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

I really like how even though there is a steamy scene, the narrative still pulls through!! There are some wording in the scene that could be changed, but it adds to the cheesiness and guilty pleasure of it. The only reason why it's not a 5 star is that, though relatable at times, some of Olive's inner dialogue is too much (not in quantity but quality). Like the representation of BIPOC and women in science!

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent

culzean's review against another edition

funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

annasbuecherbeet's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Sexual harassment

paigereads98's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Grief and Death of parent

giuliii's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

thewordsdevourer's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

this book was just so...*contented and blissful sigh* it def did what it was supposed to do, and did it a lot better than many of the very few romances ive read.

the love hypothesis was just so damn fun and enjoyable and entertaining and hilarious and squeal/giggle/sigh/swoon-inducing. the characters and their antics were delightful: dynamic olive and grumpy adam make an excellent pair and i loved them both individually and tgt. speaking of adam..dude might be one of my most fav male leads ever: the brains, secret pining, supportiveness, also respect for CONSENT!!!!! which is kinda shitty that it's so rarely seen in books!! and olive and her struggles were relatable 4 sho.

also rly liked the glimpse into academia and the depiction of all power plays and issues, like sexiam in STEM, sexual harassment, intellectual theft, abusive environment, etc; it was interesting to see the environment and all the inner workings directly from someone w/in that circle.

admittedly, the book could be predictable at times, but it's rly a non-issue when i got so much joy and happiness and giddiness from reading it. yes, this book wasnt perfect (i personally found the sex scene way too long lol), but it's rly a case of a great book w/ the right mood coming into my hands at the perfect time when i needed it most, making me excited to read out of sheer delight for the first time in ages, even becoming a future fav comfort read in the process, and that rly sealed the deal.

*ch. 16 adam's pov:
this was hot. and ok i did find ch.16 too long while reading the book but this was from adam's pov and it was just great to finally hear his thoughts. he adores olive so much : ( but also like bro u had 2 yrs what were u doing???? anyways ADAM FRIGGIN CARLSEN!!!!!! enough said

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Violence, Grief, and Death of parent

kaetheluise_nckl's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Misogyny, Grief, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent

knockoffrainbow's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent

evdziech's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Grief

acozypumpkin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

Loved loved this book so much! 
It was a tiny bit slow the first two chapters but once I was past that I binged it in a day.
Anh and Malcolm are the best friends anyone could ever want. 
It did leave me wanting for more after it was all said and done. I hope there's another book whether it be a novella or a full blown novel. I need to know what came of so many of the characters storylines. 

Also, TB can yeet himself into the oblivion. 

Another suggestion would be to read Adam's POV available on Ali's website 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Grief

brief description of experience of the MC going through the foster system and emancipation