Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

90 reviews

rdaacvhiesl's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

Quick little read with nothing really objectionable. I would have liked more interactions between the two main characters but what we did get was cute. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Alcohol

jstarshine16's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Sexism, Medical content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, and Alcohol

tiernanalexandria's review against another edition

dark emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.75

This book was very well written, it wasn’t life changing but it was good! I would definitely read another by Ali, and plan to! (Bride)

The longing throughout the whole book had me going! It was a very well done fake dating trope. Olive and Adam were convincing, and it felt so natural the way they progressed.  I really loveee a dark broody male, so that definitely snagged my attention too. 

Overall it was a smooth easy read that felt romantic and funny! I’d definitely recommend to a friend! 

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Content Warnings

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

lucyatoz's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

3.0

"When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos."

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood tells the story of Olive Smith, 3rd year PhD student, who blindly ends up kissing Professor Adam Carlsen and they start to fake date, which becomes a equally  beneficial for them both!  

This novel is a field galore of romantic tropes and stereotypes! Was it repetitive and annoying at times? Yes. However, it was a fun read with a little bit of spice and some lovely characters in Olive's friends, Anh and Malcolm, supporting her through think and thin. 

I borrowed a copy of this book from Taunton Library and listened to it on Spotify. I read this for prompt 6, women in STEM, for the 52 Book Club Reading Challenge 2024. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol

lkristin2018's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

3.5

This is a sweet, new adult book about a grad student and a professor (not her professor) that decide to fake date because it will be mutually beneficial. Of course, it morphes into something real, but there are many misunderstandings along the way. Both of the main characters grow and change throughout the story, and the main female character deals with a great deal of institutional misogyny. There is an engaging LGBTQ best friend, as well as a close friend of Asian descent. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Mental illness, Racism, and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol

three suicidal thoughts/statements, graphic sex (consensual) scene, also uses ableist language about mental illness: “certifiably mental.”

rachelfayreads's review against another edition

funny 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

sharkfan's review against another edition

emotional funny slow-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

3.0

I don’t particularly enjoy romances where the girl lacks self confidence and the guy is an ass and they end up together.  It teaches unhealthy relationship ideals.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, and Gaslighting

slowburnsrus's review against another edition

emotional sad 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Fatphobia

gabbyj's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent

corrieroe's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Eating disorder and Alcohol