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A review by readsbyl
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
“Give some competition to all these entitled white men”.
Controversy incoming…
*some small spoilers*
I really did not enjoy this book, the lack of character development was absolutely shocking, it brushed over Olive’s trauma like it was nothing, and some of the circumstances? Absolutely unrealistic.
Now I know this is a book, but when you’re setting it in a real life setting such as academia and in a college which have lots of rules etc. Then sitting on a lecturers lap, in a lecture, just doesn’t seem right to me?
Not to even mention the amount of toxic masculinity it supports, like we get it HE’S TALL! Oh, actually I think the actual word was ‘big’. Another unrealistic standard of men in a book. Big eye roll.
But on a deeper level the toxicity cannot be ignored. When Olive experiences sexual assault and blackmail (which is what it is, so let’s call it that), Big ol’ Adam handles it. Ugh. Not a man stepping in. He doesn’t even begin to allow her to attend the meetings over the other guys disciplinary. The book literally just drops it in and pulls it straight back out. If you’re going to discuss such an important topic, then discuss it.
I know so many people loved this but please someone tell me HOW.
ALSO! The full tittie in the mouth? I’m out.
Finally. The lack of communication was atrocious! Like these are meant to be full on adults!
Summary:
Adam and Olive are fake dating. His job is scared he’s a flight risk. Her friend wants to date her ex. Her ‘friend’ pushes them into a lot of PDA. His friend is an arsehole. Trauma sweeping (idk if this is a saying, it is now xo). A lot of ‘academia is boring…but the best thing ever!’
Controversy incoming…
*some small spoilers*
I really did not enjoy this book, the lack of character development was absolutely shocking, it brushed over Olive’s trauma like it was nothing, and some of the circumstances? Absolutely unrealistic.
Now I know this is a book, but when you’re setting it in a real life setting such as academia and in a college which have lots of rules etc. Then sitting on a lecturers lap, in a lecture, just doesn’t seem right to me?
Not to even mention the amount of toxic masculinity it supports, like we get it HE’S TALL! Oh, actually I think the actual word was ‘big’. Another unrealistic standard of men in a book. Big eye roll.
But on a deeper level the toxicity cannot be ignored. When Olive experiences sexual assault and blackmail (which is what it is, so let’s call it that), Big ol’ Adam handles it. Ugh. Not a man stepping in. He doesn’t even begin to allow her to attend the meetings over the other guys disciplinary. The book literally just drops it in and pulls it straight back out. If you’re going to discuss such an important topic, then discuss it.
I know so many people loved this but please someone tell me HOW.
ALSO! The full tittie in the mouth? I’m out.
Finally. The lack of communication was atrocious! Like these are meant to be full on adults!
Summary:
Adam and Olive are fake dating. His job is scared he’s a flight risk. Her friend wants to date her ex. Her ‘friend’ pushes them into a lot of PDA. His friend is an arsehole. Trauma sweeping (idk if this is a saying, it is now xo). A lot of ‘academia is boring…but the best thing ever!’
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Cancer, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief