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A review by lindseyhall44
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
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
4.25
I am a firm believer that Ali Hazelwood's novels get better and better each time. And while this one in particular didn't surpass Love on the Brain for me (my favorite of hers, unpopular opinion I know), it was arguably her best.
There are so many amazing aspects of Hazelwood's authorship that it's hard to chose a select favorite. That being said, for me, I will always marvel at her protagonists. The strong, intelligent women that Hazelwood creates are easy to root for, and even easier to find as role models. I loved how they tackled the problematic status quo of Academia, without the help of their male love interests. Elsie has resonated more than her others, however, because of the anxiety representation and her people pleasing tendencies.
Another thing, this book is funny. I actually caught myself laughing out loud, which is rare for me in media.
Whatever perceptions about Love, Theoretically you have prior to reading, get rid of them. This is a fun, refreshing read, that I will always recommend.
*Not sure when I developed such a strong love for Ali Hazelwood books, but now she is an auto-read author for me!
There are so many amazing aspects of Hazelwood's authorship that it's hard to chose a select favorite. That being said, for me, I will always marvel at her protagonists. The strong, intelligent women that Hazelwood creates are easy to root for, and even easier to find as role models. I loved how they tackled the problematic status quo of Academia, without the help of their male love interests. Elsie has resonated more than her others, however, because of the anxiety representation and her people pleasing tendencies.
Another thing, this book is funny. I actually caught myself laughing out loud, which is rare for me in media.
Whatever perceptions about Love, Theoretically you have prior to reading, get rid of them. This is a fun, refreshing read, that I will always recommend.
*Not sure when I developed such a strong love for Ali Hazelwood books, but now she is an auto-read author for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, Medical content, and Death of parent