The Love Hypothesis
The Instant New York Times Bestseller and TikTok Sensation! As seen on THE VIEW! A BuzzFeed Best Summer Read of 2021
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.
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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Was it corny? Yes. Could it be predictable? Definitely. Did it have me eating out of the palm of Ali Hazelwood's hand? Also yes. This book was such a fun and easy read that I devoured in literally one day. Olive and Adam were very cute together, and despite some of the dorkier things that occurred, it made their relationship that much more enjoyable. If you're looking for something cute and sweet, this would definitely be my recommendation.
BEST BOOK!! YAY!
LOVED THE SETTING, THE CHARACTERS AND THE STORYLINE. THIS IS FOR ALL THE LOVER GURLIESS
A favorite of this year. This book touched on so many aspects of reading fiction and romance that I love.
It features women in STEM. The main character Olive is in her last year of her phD and is questioning her place. Despite being privately confidant in what she does, its so different to go out to the world and show how confident you are in what you do. That resonated with me so much.
She is also Asexual and examines what that means specifically to her through out the book. Yet another enlightening aspect of this book.
Adam is a tall glass of milk and I mean that in a good way. He is intelligent, cut throat, and feared by many. Somehow he is only soft for Olive which just aaahhh heart meltinggggggg
They strike up a fake dating agreement and all the adventures that come from that make for such an addicting read.
This book is perfection and I am obsessed.
It features women in STEM. The main character Olive is in her last year of her phD and is questioning her place. Despite being privately confidant in what she does, its so different to go out to the world and show how confident you are in what you do. That resonated with me so much.
She is also Asexual and examines what that means specifically to her through out the book. Yet another enlightening aspect of this book.
Adam is a tall glass of milk and I mean that in a good way. He is intelligent, cut throat, and feared by many. Somehow he is only soft for Olive which just aaahhh heart meltinggggggg
They strike up a fake dating agreement and all the adventures that come from that make for such an addicting read.
This book is perfection and I am obsessed.
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