A review by aubrey_page
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful medium-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

5.0

I unfortunately have to give this five stars. I have been incredibly critical of Hazelwoods work in the past. I read The Love Hypothesis and scoffed at the obvious fan fiction origins and the writing style. I’m a sucker though and decided to read love theoretically with the intention to scoff again…but I kinda loved it? I have a thing about characters (and people in general) who are upfront about their interest in others and have no intentions to hide it. I’m stupid, I need it spelled out for me or I won’t believe you. The love interest in this book was the perfect balance of obsessed with the main character but Totally Chill™️ about it. This book has made me realize and come to terms with the fact that I want to have someone who takes care of me and it’s a tough pill to swallow that that is something Ali Hazelwood of all people was the one to bring that to my attention. All in all a vibe of a book that successfully makes up for the cringy millennial traits by having a romance perfectly tailored to my own personal flavor of mentally unwell.