aurora4847 's review for:

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

3.75

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

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Knowing this book originated from

Reylo fanfiction

brought me out of it a bit. Otherwise it was a fun time. Also enjoyed the demi rep, even if it wasn't called by name or explored very deeply.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent

Minor: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Violence, Grief, Classism, Deportation

Character is researching pancreatic cancer, which she lost a family member to. Brief mentions of using mice as research animals. Character is verbally harassed, almost assaulted, and falsely accused of using sex to succeed academically. Explicit sex scene in Chapter 16, the first third or so of Chapter 17, and the bonus chapter included in some editions. Sex scene involves the following

penis in vagina sex, fingering, cunnilingus, mild cum play, blowjob, dirty talk, nipple play, and one character being almost virginal due to lack of experience

Mentions of manipulative friendships, abuse of power, violence and anger, foster care, and being deported.