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chuckielittle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexism, Sexual content, Mental illness, and Gun violence
Moderate: Violence, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent and Cursing
__romancereader__'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
this comment may have spoilers in it -I really like this book the twist at the ending gave me really bad anxiety until the situation was solved but then i did start to enjoy it i do think the ending could've been longer and the epilogue could've been better i like for books to be plot and romance but more romance then anything so if you are like me in that kinda way then you probably won’t enjoy the book all that good you still will like it though just probably not love it the whole book i was waiting for them to get together and then the ending they didn’t really verbally get together bee just showed up to his house and said We in a sentence and that was kinda how they got together then they switched to epilogue and brought it to the 5k race they talked about though the book the ending was rushed and i wished the epilogue would’ve atleast fast fowarded a couple years and showed what they were like and gave some memories they shared over time but that didnt happen it just fast forwarded a couple months but i did enjoy the book i really love Levi and Bee together i jsut wish the author gave a little more memories and time together so i could really really fall inlove with the characters of the book im going to give this book a five star-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️because i still enjoyed it nonetheless
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, Death, Alcohol, Animal death, Death of parent, and Infidelity
Not all content warnings are about the main characters some are and some are about the characters that come along in the book❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥lost_windsock's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this book a lot. The writing in it was witty and intelligent, and I loved Bee's personality. I also loved Levi. Their romance followed a pretty typical formula that was easy to predict but that didn't make it any less enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Violence, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
linnea_tornblom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Violence
meggy_lewis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
I fricken loved this book so damn much. The cute science nerds + twitter in all its glory + casual queerness + feminism + steamy sex = best book in a long time. I had a smile on my face for the duration of the binge read baring the chapters I cried which is always the sign of a good book in my opinion. I love the realness we see in their relationship and the first time they have sex (see pages 237-241 if you want an idea). Spoiler alert I must also say I am now a massive Marie Curie fan. When it's a book you can't and don't want to put down (so much so I read it in like less than 3 hours) that's a sign an author has done a fantastic job; I was even disappointed that it had finished despite the really cute and sappy ending that made my heart melt. Also for someone who isn't the biggest fan of the "miscommunication" trope (not sure if that's the best word here) for once I found it endearing their inability to talk to each other. Don't forget about the fantastic puns and the hidden disability rep which was sooo cool to see and relate too!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Violence and Gun violence
olxvgxes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Death, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual harassment and Violence
ashleyvharris's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.0
Nerdy science romance is a fucking delight and Ali Hazelwood proves it yet again in her second book Love on the Brain.
Ali has such a distinct writing voice that feels natural and engaging. I struggle with books that try too hard to be sarcastic and *witty* because it always feels forced and unnatural. Ali does not have this problem at all. Her jokes and dialogue read like a conversation with my friends. She makes it so easy to connect with her protagonists this way.
I’m a bit conflicted over the two main characters and their romance. Let’s be honest, I would commit crime for Levi Ward (also Rocio and Felicette). But it also felt like a near carbon copy of The Love Hypothesis. Levi and Adam Carlsen are almost interchangeable, no? And the Bee and Olive too. Their romances also felt very similar. It would have been great to see something completely different. Can I get a male scientist with golden retriever energy, please?
No spoilers, but the ending felt… extra? Like I feel like it was a little too General Hospital telenovela-y. Like okay [villain], calm down, please.
Also, my cat-loving hear was glowing. Someone send me links to Schrödinger and Felicette fan art please and thanks. Love them both and they obviously stole the show.
With that said, my BIGGEST, most PRESSING critique of Love on the Brain is I NEED LEVI’S POV. LIKE YESTERDAY. Even more than Adam Carlsen, I was DYING to know this man’s thoughts. I want this entire book again but from his perspective, a la Midnight Sun. Do you hear me Ali? I need twenty-five (25!!!) chapters plus an epilogue with nothing but Dr. Levi Ward pining after Bee. Otherwise I will be talking about this every week in therapy.
If you like nerdy things, science, romance, or cats, you should read this lil’ gem of a book. It made my cold, shriveled heart happy :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Violence, Car accident, Death, and Gun violence
forgetfulreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I've only ever read one other Allie Hazlewood book (yes The Love Hypothesis) but even I think this is just too similar to her debut novel. I like that it's fast-paced and a fun read but I do wish she'd change it up a bit. Especially with character descriptions, all I got from Levi is that he's tall (which she mentions ALOT), has green eyes, comes from a military family (same as her other books), and is grumpy most of the time. I might re-read if I'm stuck in a reading slump but this might be one of the rare times where the book would be better as a movie (if they ask her to develop this as a rom-com on Netflix it would be a hit trust me).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Toxic relationship
Minor: Toxic friendship
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
While as a woman in STEM I really appreciated the messages communicated in the background of this book, it just wasn't quite as good as The Love Hypothesis. However, I'm a big fan of You've Got Mail and loved that this functioned as a retelling. I feel like in that aspect it was successful, despite falling a little flat. Don't get me wrong though, this is worth a read and I've even re-read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Misogyny, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
As with The Love Hypothesis, this book is spicy and does have graphically described sexual content. It also takes place in a male dominated setting with a female protagonist which does lead to sexism and misogyny. The rest of the content warnings require some spoilers:lealovesbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
I liked the book. But I wanted to love it. Romance and neuroscience? Sign me up. But the execution was disappointing. Definitely not the authors best work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Abandonment and Chronic illness
Minor: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Car accident