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A review by luna_lovelace
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“I wish you could see yourself the way I see you" - Adam
Tropes:Opposites Attract, He Falls First, Slow Burn, Fake Dating
I loved reading this book from beginning to end. The opening was hilarious and immediately drew me in, leaving me thoroughly engrossed until the final page. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I laughed throughout the book, making the reading experience truly enjoyable. Although the spice level was on the low side, the build-up more than made up for it.
Olive is an incredibly selfless person who always puts the needs of others before her own, even when she knows she will be at a disadvantage.For instance, she helps her best friend, Anh, pursue her crush, even though Olive used to have feelings for him too. This is where the fake dating comes in, but Olive did it for the sake of her friend. Additionally, there's a moment when she doesn't want to reveal to Adam what Tom said and tries to do to her because she's afraid he'll miss out on an important opportunity. It's heartwarming to see how much Olive cares about the people she loves.
I also found Adam's character interesting. He's a highly dedicated professor who takes his research seriously, which unfortunately doesn't make him very popular. However, he has many close personal relationships that speak volumes about how much he's respected for his work.Sadly, not all of his friends have his best interests at heart—looking at you Tom. There were several hints that Tom wasn't kind, especially when Holden warned Olive about him. I was shocked when Olive's friends found out the truth about Tom.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read more books by this author!
Tropes:
I loved reading this book from beginning to end. The opening was hilarious and immediately drew me in, leaving me thoroughly engrossed until the final page. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I laughed throughout the book, making the reading experience truly enjoyable. Although the spice level was on the low side, the build-up more than made up for it.
Olive is an incredibly selfless person who always puts the needs of others before her own, even when she knows she will be at a disadvantage.
I also found Adam's character interesting. He's a highly dedicated professor who takes his research seriously, which unfortunately doesn't make him very popular. However, he has many close personal relationships that speak volumes about how much he's respected for his work.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read more books by this author!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Sexual content, Death of parent, Cancer, Cursing, and Sexual harassment