The Love Haters: A Novel

It’s a thin line between love and love-hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center.
 

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Published May 20, 2025

320 pages

Average rating: 7.48

60 RATINGS

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Anonymous
Jun 25, 2025
6/10 stars
The Love Haters by Katherine Center was, unfortunately, a mixed experience for me, landing at a 3-star rating. As a longtime fan of Center’s work, I went into this book with high expectations, but it just didn’t fully click for me.

The humor, which is usually a strong point in her books, felt forced and unnatural at times, making it hard to fully engage with the story. I also struggled to connect with Katie, our female lead. Her body image insecurities were a key part of her character arc, but they became repetitive to the point of frustration. While I completely understand the importance of self-acceptance themes in romance, the way it was handled made it difficult to stay invested.

Additionally, Beanie—the quirky cousin/friend—felt like an odd character choice, and instead of adding charm, she often felt out of place. The romance itself didn’t feel entirely believable, lacking the natural chemistry and emotional depth that I usually love in Center’s novels.

I truly hate giving a lower rating to an author I admire, but The Love Haters simply didn’t work for me. That being said, I know every reader connects with books differently, so while this wasn’t a hit for me, others may still find it enjoyable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A disappointing read from an otherwise beloved author, with forced humor and an underwhelming romance.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing this E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
SadieLady
Jun 25, 2025
8/10 stars
Im not a rom-commer (yet), but this book was such a cute light read.. immediately after reading it I went and bought 3 other Katherine Center books 🫣
Anibanani
Jun 22, 2025
3/10 stars
This book was just ok for me. A little on the boring side. I did like that the main character was relatable. She was not the perfect gorgeous fmc that is common in fiction books. Her body insecurities are relatable
JL Reads
Jun 04, 2025
9/10 stars
A bit predictable, but I loved every word. KC remains one of my favorite authors—she nails the right mix of humor, heart, and characters that feel real. I flew through it in less than a day and enjoyed every minute. Book #50 in 2025
b_marie
Jun 03, 2025
10/10 stars
I’m obsessed. I could not put it down. Katie and Hutch are just so beautiful together and bump the brother for getting in the way. You can tell how much research went into creating this book and it really brings this world to life especially for that rescue scene. Katherine Center proved once again why she is an auto buy for me!

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