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A review by ekcanales
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This is the PERFECT lighthearted, romance that I could NOT put down! This book was filled with my favorite tropes from fake dating to pining to grumpy/sunshine. This feels like a classic romance novel, but the academia setting adds a whole new level of depth that I was absolutely obsessed with. This also allows the novel to explore the struggles that women in STEM face and delve into how this complicates the personal, professional, and romantic relationships they make in this field.
Additionally, the characters are SO loveable and I was rooting for them the whole time. There is an aspect of forbidden romance between Adam, a professor, and Olive, a graduate student, that creates tension throughout the novel and adds an interesting layer to their relationship.
At first, the relationship felt forced and a little cringy that made it slightly difficult to read; the fake dating arrangement felt uncomfortable, but it also adds an endearing quality to the relationship that kept me engaged as the relationship developed and flourished. By the end of the novel, I was in love with Olive and Adam and wanted nothing more for them to find happiness together.
The novel had a bit of a rocky start for me, but it truly flourished with lovable characters, an engaging plot, and endearing tropes that resulted in a very fantastic relationship by the end. This book also discusses some extremely important issues such as sexism, the struggles of academia, and discovering self-worth. I absolutely LOVED this novel and it truly warmed my heart as a lighthearted romance, with some extra depth.
Additionally, the characters are SO loveable and I was rooting for them the whole time. There is an aspect of forbidden romance between Adam, a professor, and Olive, a graduate student, that creates tension throughout the novel and adds an interesting layer to their relationship.
At first, the relationship felt forced and a little cringy that made it slightly difficult to read; the fake dating arrangement felt uncomfortable, but it also adds an endearing quality to the relationship that kept me engaged as the relationship developed and flourished. By the end of the novel, I was in love with Olive and Adam and wanted nothing more for them to find happiness together.
The novel had a bit of a rocky start for me, but it truly flourished with lovable characters, an engaging plot, and endearing tropes that resulted in a very fantastic relationship by the end. This book also discusses some extremely important issues such as sexism, the struggles of academia, and discovering self-worth. I absolutely LOVED this novel and it truly warmed my heart as a lighthearted romance, with some extra depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexism