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A review by theespressoedition
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Now that I'm reflecting back on this book, I'm almost tempted to give it a full 5 stars! It was really that good. I think that I subconsciously gave it fewer stars originally because this author duo has never been my favorite - but that certainly shouldn't dictate how I felt about the book itself.
The story is so creative. The concept of a dating program that matches people based on their DNA is genius. There was some predictability at the beginning because you kind of know after the two MCs butt heads that they'll be paired together. It was the tiniest hint of "enemies to lovers" - actually, it was more like misunderstood feelings combined with fake dating for the sake of publicity and money. And it was fantastic.
There was so much excellent chemistry between our lovers. The grumpy, all-business CEO dating the single mother who has been hurt by several people she trusted. It made you root for them all the more throughout the story. Oh, and their sexual chemistry was equally fantastic (though I could've done without Jess picturing super-steamy scenarios about River all the time - imagined sex sequences are way more uncomfortable than actual spicy scenes).
This is officially one of my favorite romcoms! I'm definitely open to giving Christina Lauren more chances now after reading this book.
The story is so creative. The concept of a dating program that matches people based on their DNA is genius. There was some predictability at the beginning because you kind of know after the two MCs butt heads that they'll be paired together. It was the tiniest hint of "enemies to lovers" - actually, it was more like misunderstood feelings combined with fake dating for the sake of publicity and money. And it was fantastic.
There was so much excellent chemistry between our lovers. The grumpy, all-business CEO dating the single mother who has been hurt by several people she trusted. It made you root for them all the more throughout the story. Oh, and their sexual chemistry was equally fantastic (though I could've done without Jess picturing super-steamy scenarios about River all the time - imagined sex sequences are way more uncomfortable than actual spicy scenes).
This is officially one of my favorite romcoms! I'm definitely open to giving Christina Lauren more chances now after reading this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship