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A review by sammytvo
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Okay the title is a lie! literally in the first chapter of the eli’s pov when he sets eyes on rue, he’s already in love. Ali Hazelwood never fails in writing DOWN BAD men and science drama
I wasn’t expecting this book to be (very very loosely) giving Romeo and Juliet vibes but make it lab-office setting. The forbidden aspect is definitely there where I can feel the angsty tension between rue and eli even through the pages - their tension was PALPABLE
Even though rue and eli’s relationship was more physical based, their relationship was still EVERYTHING! I love how the couple are able to admit their vulnerabilities and flaws to each other without feeling judged. Also the way eli loves rue has me screaming!!
Wow Eli definitely served obsessed boy loserism !!!!!!! MALEWIFEEE ENERGY !! BRING REAL MEN LIKE HIM BACK Ali Hazelwood just knows how to write YEARNING MEN. i feel like the hottest part about him was how respected rue's boundaries, and limits. also eli just reminds me of the song “seven” by jungkook, latto
Rue was such a complex introvert yet relatable character with her social anxiety and awkward social skills - she’s so real! Even though rue’s character seemed closed off and stand offish at first, you learn more about her and her layers. Also learning about her childhood makes you want to give her a big hug! I love her so much she’s so pookie
also love the check and mate mention with nolan and mallory !!!
Overall, Ali Hazelwood wrote another amazing romance about women in stem and their loser men that pines for them!
Okay the title is a lie! literally in the first chapter of the eli’s pov when he sets eyes on rue, he’s already in love. Ali Hazelwood never fails in writing DOWN BAD men and science drama
I wasn’t expecting this book to be (very very loosely) giving Romeo and Juliet vibes but make it lab-office setting. The forbidden aspect is definitely there where I can feel the angsty tension between rue and eli even through the pages - their tension was PALPABLE
Even though rue and eli’s relationship was more physical based, their relationship was still EVERYTHING! I love how the couple are able to admit their vulnerabilities and flaws to each other without feeling judged. Also the way eli loves rue has me screaming!!
Wow Eli definitely served obsessed boy loserism !!!!!!! MALEWIFEEE ENERGY !! BRING REAL MEN LIKE HIM BACK Ali Hazelwood just knows how to write YEARNING MEN. i feel like the hottest part about him was how respected rue's boundaries, and limits. also eli just reminds me of the song “seven” by jungkook, latto
Rue was such a complex introvert yet relatable character with her social anxiety and awkward social skills - she’s so real! Even though rue’s character seemed closed off and stand offish at first, you learn more about her and her layers. Also learning about her childhood makes you want to give her a big hug! I love her so much she’s so pookie
also love the check and mate mention with nolan and mallory !!!
Overall, Ali Hazelwood wrote another amazing romance about women in stem and their loser men that pines for them!