A review by peonyatropos
Foundation: A Grouchy Geek Romance by Lainey Davis

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

A bit more tempered than many romcoms. Persistent mentality of “friends with benefits” for most of book, despite obvious underlying “idiots in love” makes for an uncomfortable/fatiguing tension. Not sure if this was intentional; not detrimental but made it less enjoyable and more tiring to read/feel along. 
Somewhat unusual themes of complex family dynamics, running and mental health, environmental engineering and humanitarianism.