treadescantia's review against another edition
4.75
All I have to say is: I LOVED it. I literally read it in one sitting after a LONG reading slump. The silliness and cuteness of Ali Hazelwood's books is what gets me every single time I read them. The only reason for 4.75 stars was the
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third act breakup. Because it was SO unnecessary and poorly done... And don't get me wrong I am a shameless fan of third act breakups but this was just not it....anne_11_k's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
apalubeskie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Love, Theoretically might be my favorite adult novel by Ali Hazelwood. Ali has said it is her most academic book but I feel the opposite. It was the least. It revolves around people in academia but little of the book takes place in the academic services.
Elsie has graduated with her PhD but is having a hard time finding a job. She is currently teaching and being a fake girlfriend. Throughout the book we see her stuggles with the interview process for academic jobs as well as having a mentor that is not known as the most helpful.
Jack works at MIT and is in the hiring board for Elsie’s dream job. He has also published a paper making fun of experimental physicist. One in particular was his target and that person is close to Elsie.
The relationship between Jack and Elsie was my favorite. It was also the spiciest for the three by far!! There was Asexual representation in the book as well. We also get an adorable Olive and Adam appearance!
katie_ob's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lay1a's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ashtrickey's review against another edition
5.0
ugh this book is so fun and cute. i’m not a romance person but after this i went and bought like 10 cute little books
beccasherman's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
graceelaine's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.75
nika_nix's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely amazing. So cute and I'm not saying that just because Elsie and Jack remind me of me and my people-pleasing boyfriend. I loved the discussions in this one and the character growth, I also appreciated the diabetes rep and pretty much everything else in this book.