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A review by asparagusisreading
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
September 2021:
Purchased from Book of the Month
No review written, probably would've given 5 stars.
January 2022:
Buddy read for The Story Continues Book Club, reread and annotated.
No review written. Still enjoyed the second time around but, probably not a 5 star Book.
Things to mention: 1) Olive (FMC) is possibly demisexual or ace, she doesn't feel sexual attraction or much interest/attraction in anyone until she gets to know and trust them. 2) Adam constantly asks for consent, love to see it. 3) There is discussion of abusive and people in positions of power taking advantage of those under them. 4) Discussion of virginity and how it's been defined. 5) Not a big fan of Olive feeling pressured to do so much and please her friend Anh.
September 2022: I have decided to lower my rating from 5 stars to 3.75 stars for THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS despite my previous love for this book. After my reread in January, reading Ali Hazelwood's works published afterward, and having some conversations with friends, giving this book 5 stars does not fit well with me. For starters, it feels like Ali Hazelwood keeps writing the same story with a few changes. Writing according to someone's comfort, a formula, or what sells well is fine but I would like to read a book from Ali that feels completely different than her "small tiny young sunshine scientist falls for the tall big grumpy scientist that does but doesn't want her and he's the only one that can save her from SA and there is hinted at sexuality and chronic illnesses/disorders that aren't explicitly stated and his D is so big and she's so small and the sex is weird because he eats her boob or compares her to geographical elements or nicknames their bodies or-." This could also just be me slowly realizing that maybe Ali Hazelwood's writing is not for me. Also, when comparing this book to other books that I consider 5 stars and favorites, this does not fit in well.
Purchased from Book of the Month
No review written, probably would've given 5 stars.
January 2022:
Buddy read for The Story Continues Book Club, reread and annotated.
No review written. Still enjoyed the second time around but, probably not a 5 star Book.
Things to mention: 1) Olive (FMC) is possibly demisexual or ace, she doesn't feel sexual attraction or much interest/attraction in anyone until she gets to know and trust them. 2) Adam constantly asks for consent, love to see it. 3) There is discussion of abusive and people in positions of power taking advantage of those under them. 4) Discussion of virginity and how it's been defined. 5) Not a big fan of Olive feeling pressured to do so much and please her friend Anh.
September 2022: I have decided to lower my rating from 5 stars to 3.75 stars for THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS despite my previous love for this book. After my reread in January, reading Ali Hazelwood's works published afterward, and having some conversations with friends, giving this book 5 stars does not fit well with me. For starters, it feels like Ali Hazelwood keeps writing the same story with a few changes. Writing according to someone's comfort, a formula, or what sells well is fine but I would like to read a book from Ali that feels completely different than her "small tiny young sunshine scientist falls for the tall big grumpy scientist that does but doesn't want her and he's the only one that can save her from SA and there is hinted at sexuality and chronic illnesses/disorders that aren't explicitly stated and his D is so big and she's so small and the sex is weird because he eats her boob or compares her to geographical elements or nicknames their bodies or-." This could also just be me slowly realizing that maybe Ali Hazelwood's writing is not for me. Also, when comparing this book to other books that I consider 5 stars and favorites, this does not fit in well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, Cancer, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Vomit