A review by meggy_lewis
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I fricken loved this book so damn much. The cute science nerds + twitter in all its glory + casual queerness + feminism + steamy sex = best book in a long time. I had a smile on my face for the duration of the binge read baring the chapters I cried which is always the sign of a good book in my opinion. I love the realness we see in their relationship and the first time they have sex (see pages 237-241 if you want an idea). Spoiler alert I must also say I am now a massive Marie Curie fan. When it's a book you can't and don't want to put down (so much so I read it in like less than 3 hours) that's a sign an author has done a fantastic job; I was even disappointed that it had finished despite the really cute and sappy ending that made my heart melt. Also for someone who isn't the biggest fan of the "miscommunication" trope (not sure if that's the best word here) for once I found it endearing their inability to talk to each other. Don't forget about the fantastic puns and the hidden disability rep which was sooo cool to see and relate too! 
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