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faithgeer20's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
hiimsera's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.0
emily_reads44834's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
perude's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hennyisreading's review
5.0
5/5 ⭐️ Idk what to say except this was fucking amazing and now one of my favorite books. Even though Olive is completely oblivious the whole time but the tension and angst? Impeccable. Spectacular. Show stopping
jessssicaam's review
3.0
I had high hopes because this book was so overhyped. I did like it, but I am not generally a person who enjoys romcoms, so it was very predictable and some parts were a little cringey for my tastes.
I didn’t initially want to give it 3 stars, but the women in STEM representation was on point and the (little) smut was not bad.
I didn’t initially want to give it 3 stars, but the women in STEM representation was on point and the (little) smut was not bad.
cassidyserhienko's review
5.0
Hypothesis: When given the choice between A: a moody, floppy-haired, socially inept love interest, or B: a well-adjusted, communicative, and rational book boyfriend, I will inevitably choose A.
I LOVED this. I have found that viral TikTok books can honestly go either way, but if you have been hesitating at all in reading The Love Hypothesis, consider this your sign to GO. Even if you don’t typically read romance, I would still highly recommend putting this on your list. A wickedly smart, funny, inspiring and heartwarming read all around.
I absolutely adored the women in STEM and academia setting. I’m not personally a woman in STEM, but I am a person who is currently in university and absolutely loves academia - not to mention my best friend is a woman in STEM who constantly astounds me with her giant brain and disinclination for tolerating stupidity (i.e. a lot of men in STEM). I mentioned this in my stories, but Hazelwood throws in A LOT of scientific language and references, only about half of which I understood. This was such a smart strategy for character and world-building that very few authors would have been able to pull off, considering Hazelwood’s own scientific background. Not to mention I fully believe this is how a bunch of nerd biologists would talk. I loved the fact that Hazelwood didn’t bother explaining a lot of the concepts/words - the book was still a breeze to read and I don’t think I ever lost the meaning, but the fact that it refused to pander to the majority of readers who wouldn’t be familiar with this language is both somewhat hysterical and made it more realistic. Olive knows what she’s talking about and that’s what matters.
This is definitely a romance-driven book, but the STEM academia setting enabled the book to address a host of important topics in a very thoughtful, well-developed way. Ahn’s character mentions a whole host of programs and issues that women, particularly women of colour, face in both STEM industry and academia. While the specific ones she mentions are fictional, they’re modeled after real organizations doing incredibly important work. Without giving away too much, the book also delves into issues of sexual harassment, discrimination, and intellectual property, all with the specific context of the fiercely competitive and heirarchal structure of academia. Yes, the romance is the main focus, but all of these issues are integral to the plot and to Olive and Adam’s characters, and so it both feels organic to the storyline and allows Hazelwood to make a larger point.
I found the vibes of this very similar to The Hating Game, one of my all-time favourite romances. They’re very different books but I was frequently reminded of Josh and Lucy while I was reading this, so if The Hating Game was your jam then I would definitely recommend picking this up. It’s more of a slow-burn than TikTok and bookstagram might imply (which I don’t really have an issue with), but you can’t fault the character development. I’m typically frustrated by miscommunication, particularly in situations like this book where it’s just SO OBVIOUS that they’re both gone for each other but refuse to even entertain the possibility that the other could like them. In the case of Olive, I think her uncertainty and insecurity was developed so well and handled so compassionately that I never got frustrated with her. I would still describe this as a pretty light-hearted read, but her and Adam’s issues are certainly not trivial.
Bless you Ali Hazelwood, I can’t wait for Love on the Brain.
I LOVED this. I have found that viral TikTok books can honestly go either way, but if you have been hesitating at all in reading The Love Hypothesis, consider this your sign to GO. Even if you don’t typically read romance, I would still highly recommend putting this on your list. A wickedly smart, funny, inspiring and heartwarming read all around.
I absolutely adored the women in STEM and academia setting. I’m not personally a woman in STEM, but I am a person who is currently in university and absolutely loves academia - not to mention my best friend is a woman in STEM who constantly astounds me with her giant brain and disinclination for tolerating stupidity (i.e. a lot of men in STEM). I mentioned this in my stories, but Hazelwood throws in A LOT of scientific language and references, only about half of which I understood. This was such a smart strategy for character and world-building that very few authors would have been able to pull off, considering Hazelwood’s own scientific background. Not to mention I fully believe this is how a bunch of nerd biologists would talk. I loved the fact that Hazelwood didn’t bother explaining a lot of the concepts/words - the book was still a breeze to read and I don’t think I ever lost the meaning, but the fact that it refused to pander to the majority of readers who wouldn’t be familiar with this language is both somewhat hysterical and made it more realistic. Olive knows what she’s talking about and that’s what matters.
This is definitely a romance-driven book, but the STEM academia setting enabled the book to address a host of important topics in a very thoughtful, well-developed way. Ahn’s character mentions a whole host of programs and issues that women, particularly women of colour, face in both STEM industry and academia. While the specific ones she mentions are fictional, they’re modeled after real organizations doing incredibly important work. Without giving away too much, the book also delves into issues of sexual harassment, discrimination, and intellectual property, all with the specific context of the fiercely competitive and heirarchal structure of academia. Yes, the romance is the main focus, but all of these issues are integral to the plot and to Olive and Adam’s characters, and so it both feels organic to the storyline and allows Hazelwood to make a larger point.
I found the vibes of this very similar to The Hating Game, one of my all-time favourite romances. They’re very different books but I was frequently reminded of Josh and Lucy while I was reading this, so if The Hating Game was your jam then I would definitely recommend picking this up. It’s more of a slow-burn than TikTok and bookstagram might imply (which I don’t really have an issue with), but you can’t fault the character development. I’m typically frustrated by miscommunication, particularly in situations like this book where it’s just SO OBVIOUS that they’re both gone for each other but refuse to even entertain the possibility that the other could like them. In the case of Olive, I think her uncertainty and insecurity was developed so well and handled so compassionately that I never got frustrated with her. I would still describe this as a pretty light-hearted read, but her and Adam’s issues are certainly not trivial.
Bless you Ali Hazelwood, I can’t wait for Love on the Brain.
sunshinne's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lindseytlmn's review
5.0
There will never be enough stars to possibly serve this book the justices it so deserves. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book in which I was so drawn to the love interest. 34 year old Adam Carlsen has a hold of my heart and I have no complaints. The plot was simple and enjoyable but the characters were even better. Im so very grateful to my friend that let me borrow her book. 10/10 will read again.
Also, end this on a familiar note: Adam is amazing, sweet, sensitive, an ass at times. But he’s sincere and is so perfect for olive. Olive is silly and spunky and I’d totally date both
Also, end this on a familiar note: Adam is amazing, sweet, sensitive, an ass at times. But he’s sincere and is so perfect for olive. Olive is silly and spunky and I’d totally date both