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kathis_wonderland's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Loathe to Love You is a collection of three novellas by Ali Hazelwood. We follow the stories of Mara and Liam, Sadie and Erik, and Hannah and Ian. Mara and Liam both inherit the same house and hate each other’s guts, but living so close together can change feelings. Sadie and Erik ignore each other due to some misinformation and miscommunication. But then they are stuck in an elevator. Hannah and Ian both work for NASA and Ian saves Hannah from freezing to death.
This book made me feel tingly as early as page 7! The sex scenes in this book are few, but steamy and well written. I still very much love reading about women in STEM, but I realized that novellas are just not really my thing. It always feelings like there is something missing. I loved to read the three different but somehow interwoven stories, but the depth was missing. Everything happened so fast and I wanted to know more about them! The bonus chapter at the end was quite nice, but not enough for me.
This book is a quick, steamy read. It was not bad, but novellas are just too short for me. But I still love Ali Hazelwood's book. They are nice to read.
This book made me feel tingly as early as page 7! The sex scenes in this book are few, but steamy and well written. I still very much love reading about women in STEM, but I realized that novellas are just not really my thing. It always feelings like there is something missing. I loved to read the three different but somehow interwoven stories, but the depth was missing. Everything happened so fast and I wanted to know more about them! The bonus chapter at the end was quite nice, but not enough for me.
This book is a quick, steamy read. It was not bad, but novellas are just too short for me. But I still love Ali Hazelwood's book. They are nice to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexism, and Misogyny
vj_thompson's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
UOR - 4.25 ⭐️
SWY - 3 ⭐️
BZ- 4
Such cute novellas. They each got more sciencey as they progressed, which I loved. The guys do meet each other in the last novella, which is the best part. Love the strong female bond/relationships the girls have 💕
SWY - 3 ⭐️
BZ- 4
Such cute novellas. They each got more sciencey as they progressed, which I loved. The guys do meet each other in the last novella, which is the best part. Love the strong female bond/relationships the girls have 💕
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Grief, and Alcohol
micaelamariem's review
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
There were definitely moments I enjoyed reading this but as a whole fell short.
I think, overall, Under One Roof is the best of the collection and Stuck With You is the worst.
It can be really hard pacing in a short story or novella and I think that’s one thing the author did well, managing to hit all the story beats in a shortened amount of time without it feeling rushed. I think the characters could have been developed a little more (and especially the second story’s plot).
It did feel like, at least with the last two stories, it was the same story of miscommunication with just two different characters. And I really wasn’t into that.
And I’m so sick of the men being BIG. HUGE. Ok, I get it. They’re tall. Go figure.
But I am excited to read more of her full length novels which thus far I think are better fleshed out.
I think, overall, Under One Roof is the best of the collection and Stuck With You is the worst.
It can be really hard pacing in a short story or novella and I think that’s one thing the author did well, managing to hit all the story beats in a shortened amount of time without it feeling rushed. I think the characters could have been developed a little more (and especially the second story’s plot).
It did feel like, at least with the last two stories, it was the same story of miscommunication with just two different characters. And I really wasn’t into that.
And I’m so sick of the men being BIG. HUGE. Ok, I get it. They’re tall. Go figure.
But I am excited to read more of her full length novels which thus far I think are better fleshed out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Cursing
abby_can_read's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
📖
Overall, I thought this collection of novellas was cute. I like how they were all interconnected and they stood alone at the same time -- and I liked the references to Hazelwood's other STEM novels.
Under One Roof
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thought this novella was cute. The characters and their relationship were fun. I liked the journey from reluctant roommates to being in love.
Stuck with You
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Of the three, this was my least favorite. It had some tropes that I'm not the biggest fan of. Overall, I enjoyed reading it and I will probably re-read at some point.
Below Zero
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This novella was adorable. I had a wonderful time reading it. I thought the relationship was cute.
Overall, I thought this collection of novellas was cute. I like how they were all interconnected and they stood alone at the same time -- and I liked the references to Hazelwood's other STEM novels.
Under One Roof
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thought this novella was cute. The characters and their relationship were fun. I liked the journey from reluctant roommates to being in love.
Stuck with You
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Of the three, this was my least favorite. It had some tropes that I'm not the biggest fan of. Overall, I enjoyed reading it and I will probably re-read at some point.
Below Zero
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This novella was adorable. I had a wonderful time reading it. I thought the relationship was cute.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Sexism
Minor: Misogyny
embelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Will forever and ever give any Ali Hazelwood book 5 stars. Her ability to craft such deeply relatable main characters is out of this world. And her male love interests? Simply the best. Even in the shorter novella format, I was totally invested in each of the relationships and totally rooting for each of the couples. Her books never fail to make me smile!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexism
chloelj27's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexism
Minor: Grief and Death
sophiesmallhands's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Medical content
evelynyle_88's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Heck yeah.. finally I finished reading Loathe To Love You!
This is so wholesome at some points... and short stories are alwaus great! Okay, lemme break down these things.
Under One Roof :
This is incredibly funny... following Mara and Liam, I laugh a lot... they really something I looked up onto as the process when I read this book. The ending also did justice to both of them. So sweet!
Stuck With You :
Following this story about Sadie and Erik, I also found this funny in how Sadie described Erik is like a deity because he is so tall (Lol, Sadie). This story is so funny. Hahahaha...
Below Zero :
Back to NASA theme, we met Hannah and Ian. This story is non-other then scientists themselves to begin with with NASA theme. It was challenging but light too at some point. I love Hannah and Ian.
Above all, the three of them (Mara, Sadie and Hannah) apparently are bestfriends. That was I need the most. Three MCs from three stories are connected to each other. Good job, Ali! Will read Love, Theoretically next!
This is so wholesome at some points... and short stories are alwaus great! Okay, lemme break down these things.
Under One Roof :
This is incredibly funny... following Mara and Liam, I laugh a lot... they really something I looked up onto as the process when I read this book. The ending also did justice to both of them. So sweet!
Stuck With You :
Following this story about Sadie and Erik, I also found this funny in how Sadie described Erik is like a deity because he is so tall (Lol, Sadie). This story is so funny. Hahahaha...
Below Zero :
Back to NASA theme, we met Hannah and Ian. This story is non-other then scientists themselves to begin with with NASA theme. It was challenging but light too at some point. I love Hannah and Ian.
Above all, the three of them (Mara, Sadie and Hannah) apparently are bestfriends. That was I need the most. Three MCs from three stories are connected to each other. Good job, Ali! Will read Love, Theoretically next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy and Misogyny
pau_line's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Es war wirklich ein so so gutes Buch.
Die drei einzelnen Geschichten waren jede für sich einfach so süüß und auf ihre Art besonders.
Ich bin nue so durch die Seiten geflogen udn musste mich mehrfach fast einpinkeln vor Lachen. Einfach zu gut.
Die Charaktere hatten alle für sich so ihre Macken und Besonderheiten. Die Freundinnen und auch die 3 Couples waren einfach übel die Cutsies.
Die Geschichten waren sehr leicht und supi für zwischendurch. Es sollte aber schon mit der Erwartung rangegangen werden, dass es ein bisschen cheesy (aber gutes Level daran durch die Humorebene) ist udn die Handlung schon auch predictable, weil sie so kurz sind.
Trotzdem mochte ichs sehr gerne. Auch, dass es in der Geschichten der Autorin immer um Frauen im Wissenschaftsbetrieb geht, mag ich sehr gerne und die Einblicke sind mitunter auch echt interessant.
Bissle Punktabzug wegen der spicy Szenen, weil die meiner Meinung nach irgendwie so unnötig und komisch platziert waren...als hätte die Autorin die nur geschrieben, damit sie vorhanden sind. Hat meiner Meinung nach dieses runde ende ein bisschen weniger rund gemacht.
Alles in allem sehr empfehlenswert, besonders wenn man nicht so wild auf 500-Seiten-Bücher ist.
Süße kleine Geschichten, sehr gute Humorschiene.
Och mochte die Geschichte von Mara und Liam glaueb am meisten.
Aber der Epilog von Sadie und Erik war einfach zu gut.
Die drei einzelnen Geschichten waren jede für sich einfach so süüß und auf ihre Art besonders.
Ich bin nue so durch die Seiten geflogen udn musste mich mehrfach fast einpinkeln vor Lachen. Einfach zu gut.
Die Charaktere hatten alle für sich so ihre Macken und Besonderheiten. Die Freundinnen und auch die 3 Couples waren einfach übel die Cutsies.
Die Geschichten waren sehr leicht und supi für zwischendurch. Es sollte aber schon mit der Erwartung rangegangen werden, dass es ein bisschen cheesy (aber gutes Level daran durch die Humorebene) ist udn die Handlung schon auch predictable, weil sie so kurz sind.
Trotzdem mochte ichs sehr gerne. Auch, dass es in der Geschichten der Autorin immer um Frauen im Wissenschaftsbetrieb geht, mag ich sehr gerne und die Einblicke sind mitunter auch echt interessant.
Bissle Punktabzug wegen der spicy Szenen, weil die meiner Meinung nach irgendwie so unnötig und komisch platziert waren...als hätte die Autorin die nur geschrieben, damit sie vorhanden sind. Hat meiner Meinung nach dieses runde ende ein bisschen weniger rund gemacht.
Alles in allem sehr empfehlenswert, besonders wenn man nicht so wild auf 500-Seiten-Bücher ist.
Süße kleine Geschichten, sehr gute Humorschiene.
Och mochte die Geschichte von Mara und Liam glaueb am meisten.
Aber der Epilog von Sadie und Erik war einfach zu gut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
lizdon's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy