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A review by tifcochran
The Unbalanced Equation by H.L. Macfarlane
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
Now, I love Romantic Comedy books. They are just the perfect palate cleanser between dark fantasy or thriller books. The tropes, the banter, the tension, yes please! However, with Unbalanced Equation, it just did not hit the mark for me. I love the Sunshine/Grumpy, forced proximity, and enemies to lovers tropes, but Thomas is not grumpy instead he is mean and manipulative.
The story starts with an almost Instalove, they immediately fell for each-other in a matter of minutes and then instead of being an adult, Thomas decides he is going to be an ass to her when he finds out he is now assigned her PHD Advisor.
There was tension, but it seemed much more physical vs emotional for both of them. Which i feel 4 years of pining on Thomas' part would maybe make him fall a bit in love with her for her mind/personality.
This story also hinges on Thomas' and Elizabeth's single parents announcing they are marrying each-other. Even though they are not related, it just is on the edge of 'ick' for me.
Overall, The story was okay and had fun banter. I was just wanting a little bit more from the characters and Elizabeth not to be such a pushover with Thomas.
Now, I love Romantic Comedy books. They are just the perfect palate cleanser between dark fantasy or thriller books. The tropes, the banter, the tension, yes please! However, with Unbalanced Equation, it just did not hit the mark for me. I love the Sunshine/Grumpy, forced proximity, and enemies to lovers tropes, but Thomas is not grumpy instead he is mean and manipulative.
The story starts with an almost Instalove, they immediately fell for each-other in a matter of minutes and then instead of being an adult, Thomas decides he is going to be an ass to her when he finds out he is now assigned her PHD Advisor.
There was tension, but it seemed much more physical vs emotional for both of them. Which i feel 4 years of pining on Thomas' part would maybe make him fall a bit in love with her for her mind/personality.
This story also hinges on Thomas' and Elizabeth's single parents announcing they are marrying each-other. Even though they are not related, it just is on the edge of 'ick' for me.
Overall, The story was okay and had fun banter. I was just wanting a little bit more from the characters and Elizabeth not to be such a pushover with Thomas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Cancer