The Love Hypothesis (The Love Hypothesis Series)
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When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.
As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships—but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees.
That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor—and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding...six-pack abs.
Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.
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Readers say *The Love Hypothesis* by Ali Hazelwood is a charming, funny romcom set in academia featuring witty banter and compelling chemistry. Most a...
Such a fun romance I devoured it in two nights!
*3.5 out of 5 stars*
May tends to be a looooong month for me due to the stereotypical nature of teaching middle school in May. 😂
Needless to say I fell into a bit of a slump while reading this book and while I enjoyed it well enough, I wasn’t head over heels obsessed the way 99% of the internet seems to be about this one.
It did take me a lot longer to get into than other rom-com’s Ive read and loved in the past, and I think we all know I’m trash for well-written and relatable characters and solid character-driven stories. As much as I support the concept of making strong female characters in STEM fields the forefront, I personally didn’t really resonate with our main characters as much as I wanted.
Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed the hell out of the book. But I do feel it was a little overhyped.
May tends to be a looooong month for me due to the stereotypical nature of teaching middle school in May. 😂
Needless to say I fell into a bit of a slump while reading this book and while I enjoyed it well enough, I wasn’t head over heels obsessed the way 99% of the internet seems to be about this one.
It did take me a lot longer to get into than other rom-com’s Ive read and loved in the past, and I think we all know I’m trash for well-written and relatable characters and solid character-driven stories. As much as I support the concept of making strong female characters in STEM fields the forefront, I personally didn’t really resonate with our main characters as much as I wanted.
Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed the hell out of the book. But I do feel it was a little overhyped.
This book was just plain fun. The Love Hypothesis is one of those reads that pulls you in quickly and is easy to fly through, especially if you enjoy a good rom-com with strong chemistry and witty dialogue. The premise is familiar, but it works really well here, and the banter kept me smiling more than once.
Olive is awkward, overthinks everything, and feels very human. Adam starts off intimidating and closed off, but watching him slowly soften is one of the best parts of the book. Their relationship development felt earned, even if you can see where the story is going pretty early on.
It is not a perfect book. Some moments are predictable, and a few plot points wrap up a little too neatly. But honestly, that did not bother me much because the story is enjoyable and the emotional payoff is there.
Overall, this was a great, feel good read and an easy recommendation. I gave it an 8 out of 10 and would absolutely suggest it for a book club or anyone looking for a light, engaging romance.
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