lelila's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aimzy6421's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
bookdustfaerie's review against another edition
3.0
Three novellas about three friends, each containing the story of how they meet their one and only.
If you've never read anything from Ali before, you might give it more stars. It's truthfully a enjoyable read and I had a good time. But, if you have read her other books (I've only read Love Hypothesis so far but still) you have this constant déjà vu feeling. Like, it's a different book but you can't help feeling like you've read it before. Lots of similarities, even between the novellas themselves.
Under One Roof: this was my favorite and I loved the spicy scene because of its awkwardness. I'm kind of sick of all the perfect love making in other books, so enjoyed the more realistic approach. Loved the forced proximity trope.
Stuck with You: this one I liked the least, even though I do love Erik. Again the forced proximity thing (stuck in elevator), again the misunderstanding and very bad communication. Again the small girl vs massive guy. Felt like a repeat of the first story, but in an elevator.
Below Zero: no forced proximity here thank goodness, but I was kind of annoyed by the time-line jumping back and forth between present and a few months before (as it did with SWY as well). Erik and Ian are very similar imo. Expected a little more of the injury trope thing.
Loved the bonus chapters
If you've never read anything from Ali before, you might give it more stars. It's truthfully a enjoyable read and I had a good time. But, if you have read her other books (I've only read Love Hypothesis so far but still) you have this constant déjà vu feeling. Like, it's a different book but you can't help feeling like you've read it before. Lots of similarities, even between the novellas themselves.
Under One Roof: this was my favorite and I loved the spicy scene because of its awkwardness. I'm kind of sick of all the perfect love making in other books, so enjoyed the more realistic approach. Loved the forced proximity trope.
Stuck with You: this one I liked the least, even though I do love Erik. Again the forced proximity thing (stuck in elevator), again the misunderstanding and very bad communication. Again the small girl vs massive guy. Felt like a repeat of the first story, but in an elevator.
Below Zero: no forced proximity here thank goodness, but I was kind of annoyed by the time-line jumping back and forth between present and a few months before (as it did with SWY as well). Erik and Ian are very similar imo. Expected a little more of the injury trope thing.
Loved the bonus chapters
dels_bookmarks's review against another edition
2.0
These are sweet, non-threatening HEAs. Three connected short stories. Predictable and very similar to her other books; but if you like them you’ll like this.
gingerbibliophile_'s review against another edition
5.0
There isn’t an Ali Hazelwood book I haven’t rated with high stars! She sucks you into her romance and dazzles you with her STEM knowledge. Her accurate representation of women in science not only impresses me but gives serious insight into a very real problem.
I don’t usually like novellas and short books drive me crazy but hers were all available in one book so it made me feel like I was reading a novel about three different women! Each unique in their own way, all hilarious, and all very much worth reading! This book has one of my highest recommendation for contemporary romance!
I don’t usually like novellas and short books drive me crazy but hers were all available in one book so it made me feel like I was reading a novel about three different women! Each unique in their own way, all hilarious, and all very much worth reading! This book has one of my highest recommendation for contemporary romance!
kaitlyn_jessicarose_billings's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I give this a 3.5 stars, the first two novellas I loved they were so good but the last little novella I just didn’t connect with it. I also love how the novellas were interconnected and I loved the little bones chapter as well. Besides from not enjoying the last novella I’d say it was a good book 😊
literarylizzie's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
briiiiib's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
allison_jo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
listen, by this point we all know what to expect from ali hazelwood. i came here for a silly, goofy time, and i got a silly, goofy time. this was the perfect book to raise my spirits a bit, and i love her for that.
were each of the male protagonists adam driver but in different fonts? yes. were there cringy millennial references? yes. was i left wondering how much research was put into writing about all these different stem professions? yes.
but i ate👏🏻it👏🏻up👏🏻
were each of the male protagonists adam driver but in different fonts? yes. were there cringy millennial references? yes. was i left wondering how much research was put into writing about all these different stem professions? yes.
but i ate👏🏻it👏🏻up👏🏻
macoliumb2's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75