A review by my_bookish_mind
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-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

5.0

Bee is a neuroscientist at NIH. She’s contracted by NASA. Her goal is to create a revolutionary helmet for astronauts at NASA. However, Levi, her arch nemesis from grad school, makes sure things aren’t so easy for her to achieve her goals. She has three months to create the most amazing project NASA and NIH has ever developed or she’s going home. But how can she do that when Levi has all the equipment and the access to her project?  And what did she do to cause Levi to hate her so much that he would stand in the way of her work, dreams and passions?

If you enjoy romance, you’ve likely heard about or read The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood’s debut romcom. But, have you read her lasted STEM-centric masterpiece? Yup, I did use the word “masterpiece” in an attempt to even begin describing the literary genius that is Love on The Brain.  This book is my newest obsession. 

I HIGHLY recommend Love on Brain! 

I thought I loved Adam. Well, Levi embodies everything. He is drool worthy!  He’s so perfect that he doesn’t understand how amazing he is. He’s my newest book boyfriend/crush. *Don’t tell my hubby*

Ali’s writing is amazing! It’s so easy to get lost in the story. The main character Bee is emotional and cries a lot. My personality is polar opposite. BUT, I felt so connected with Bee and cared so much for her.

Thank you Ali for including the disability rep and really exploring a “misfiring of neurons” and characters that have seizures/epilepsy. Like Penny, I have neurons that rapid fire some days, always at inconvenient times.  And, I have tried the Keto diet . So, I feel her pain. The brain is such a mystery. {also childhood seizures/epileptic episodes is a content warning. Please check all CW’s}. 

Thank you to Berkley and Netgalley for gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!