A review by readwithde
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This was such a fun book! I kept setting it down, and then had to pick it back up, finishing it in less than a day.

The MCs Olive and Adam were so fun (perfect grumpy/sunshine trope); I couldn't help but picture Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver the whole time. I liked how they took time figuring out the relationship and slowly getting to know each other; it was the best of slow burns with some pops of steam every time they were forced into looking more couple-y.

I wasn't a big fan of Olive's constant lies and fear of the truth, but I'm glad it was brought up several times; it is her character flaw, her defense mechanism after years of being alone.
I like that she explained this at the end, the scientist's fear of false positive and false negative, but I would have liked to see her face more consequences for all the lies.


I feel like the ending was a bit forced, a bit too quick. I feel like I needed a few more chapters
or more of them talking and figuring out their relationship rather than an awkward double date.


Overall, very cute, very fun, slow burn that explodes into a very steamy scene. Makes me want to go watch The Last Jedi.
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