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Not in Love
by Ali Hazelwood
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book gives us Rue and Eli, two damaged souls who embark on a forbidden-ish romance due to their work situation - Eli’s financial firm has taken over the biotech company where Rue works for her college mentor, Florence. Rue’s work is centered around her childhood food insecurity and she takes it very personally that she could possibly lose it, so she does her best to stay away from Eli. I loved the science-centered aspect of the book - that part drew me in. I liked Eli’s character more than Rue’s. It felt like he had more depth. I understand that Rue was written to come across as very socially guarded and inept, but it made her character seem a little bit flat sometimes. I thought it was pretty good for a spicy romance, but I didn’t have all the feels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse