The Soulmate Equation
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Writing duo and reigning romance queens Christina Lauren are back with The Soulmate Equation, their most ambitious book to date." --PopSugar "A sexy, science-filled, and surprising romance full of warmth and wit." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Chosen as a best pick by Bustle, Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, E! Online, PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Goodreads, Country Living, The Pioneer Woman, Woman's World, Bookish, Bookreporter, Frolic, and more! The New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners returns with a witty and effervescent novel about what happens when two people with everything on the line are thrown together by science--or is it fate? Perfect for fans of The Rosie Project and One Plus One. Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but no amount of number crunching can convince her to step back into the dating world. After all, her father was never around, her hard-partying mother disappeared when she was six, and her ex decided he wasn't "father material" before her daughter was even born. Jess holds her loved ones close but working constantly to stay afloat is hard...and lonely. But then Jess hears about GeneticAlly, a buzzy new DNA-based matchmaking company that's predicted to change dating forever. Finding a soulmate through DNA? The reliability of numbers: This Jess understands. At least she thought she did, until her test shows an unheard-of 98 percent compatibility with another subject in the database: GeneticAlly's founder, Dr. River Peña. This is one number she can't wrap her head around, because she already knows Dr. Peña. The stuck-up, stubborn man is without a doubt not her soulmate. But GeneticAlly has a proposition: Get 'to know him and we'll pay you. Jess--who is barely making ends meet--is in no position to turn it down, despite her skepticism about the project and her dislike for River. As the pair are dragged from one event to the next as the "Diamond" pairing that could launch GeneticAlly's valuation sky-high, Jess begins to realize that there might be more to the scientist--and the science behind a soulmate--than she thought. "Laugh-out-loud, sweet, charming, and humorous" (Library Journal, starred review), The Soulmate Equation proves that the delicate balance between fate and choice can never be calculated.
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I think this is the best Christina Lauren book yet. I truly enjoyed the concept of this story and it played out so well. All of the characters were lovable (I love a found family type trope) while also having depth to them. I really loved being able to see their love grow, I appreciated the build up them confessing to each other. It seemed sweet and natural. It was really just a good, heart-warming book that made me want the romantic and family life.
Alright, so was parts of the plot in this a bit predictable? Yes. Did I still devour it like a love-sick kid? Absolutely yes. I thought the premise was unique and, while some suspension of disbelief was needed for the idea, it made me feel all gooey for this couple. Their relationship was pretty decently paced, from not really liking each other at the onset to fully falling in love, and I really enjoyed their chemistry. Also, just â
Typical meet cute, drama, happy ending rom-com. Probably better than the other DNAduo book!? Christina & Lauren have my kind of humor and always impress me with their storylines that are somehow both unique AND predictable. I see more of their books in my future for when I need something easy, light, and cute (audiobook).
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