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jstarshine16's review against another edition
- 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
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
sunshinekmp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
readwithkel's review against another edition
- 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
This was a little too-slow-burn for me, but I loved the characters and their dynamics.
Moderate: Cancer and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit and Death of parent
wackzo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
elizanadeau's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Vomit
diana_raquel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I must confess that I was reticent about this book. Not because it used to be star wars fanfiction (I only discover that after buying the book) but because it is a popular book. Popular books are 50/50 to me, and I'm always reticent about starting one. But I really liked it.
As far as romances go, this isn't the best romance that I ever read. But it's damn entertaining and I was engaged all the time. And that makes all the difference to me. It's a little cliché at some points but there are some plot points that caught me by surprise. The characters are interesting and funny, which was also a good point for me!
So, I really liked this book, and I do recommend it if you want something light and entertaining. Its a really good beach read.
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Vomit, and Acephobia/Arophobia
saurahsaurus's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and Classism
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
74laura74's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Rape, Terminal illness, Vomit, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
asparagusisreading's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Purchased from Book of the Month
No review written, probably would've given 5 stars.
January 2022:
Buddy read for The Story Continues Book Club, reread and annotated.
No review written. Still enjoyed the second time around but, probably not a 5 star Book.
Things to mention: 1) Olive (FMC) is possibly demisexual or ace, she doesn't feel sexual attraction or much interest/attraction in anyone until she gets to know and trust them. 2) Adam constantly asks for consent, love to see it. 3) There is discussion of abusive and people in positions of power taking advantage of those under them. 4) Discussion of virginity and how it's been defined. 5) Not a big fan of Olive feeling pressured to do so much and please her friend Anh.
September 2022: I have decided to lower my rating from 5 stars to 3.75 stars for THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS despite my previous love for this book. After my reread in January, reading Ali Hazelwood's works published afterward, and having some conversations with friends, giving this book 5 stars does not fit well with me. For starters, it feels like Ali Hazelwood keeps writing the same story with a few changes. Writing according to someone's comfort, a formula, or what sells well is fine but I would like to read a book from Ali that feels completely different than her "small tiny young sunshine scientist falls for the tall big grumpy scientist that does but doesn't want her and he's the only one that can save her from SA and there is hinted at sexuality and chronic illnesses/disorders that aren't explicitly stated and his D is so big and she's so small and the sex is weird because he eats her boob or compares her to geographical elements or nicknames their bodies or-." This could also just be me slowly realizing that maybe Ali Hazelwood's writing is not for me. Also, when comparing this book to other books that I consider 5 stars and favorites, this does not fit in well.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment