Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

The Love Hypothesis, by Ali Hazelwood

99 reviews

jennyeliseq's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Grief, and Sexism

lunep's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I wanted to be a hater but sadly, I did enjoy it.
It was pretty predictable at times, the amount of times it was mentioned Adam was tall, and had broad shoulders and he towered over Olive (33) was overkill tbh, and at some parts I was genuinely thinking "what the fuck" because the things happening or the way Ms Hazelwood described things was very weird, but it kept me hooked and I had a good time regardless.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Cancer, Death of parent, and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol and Abandonment

im_just_vidu's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I love Adam without an argument. I understand why everyone was saying this as a $mut, because daaamn that was a long chapter. As a science student, it was nice to see something subject related because it felt familiar. I like the story, I do. But I kinda don't think it's a 5 star for me because I like it because the subject related to me, and I'm also a student. But if I forget about those stuff, I really don't have anything that I can be happy with. Yes I like Adam, but the story itself didn't felt right for me. I kinda expected more than this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Bullying

itsjadenbaby's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I had a good time with this. There were some of my fatal flaws that are typical in romance (man is so big, woman is so tiny & horribly cliche ending) but it didn’t completely ruin the story

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexism, and Cancer

Minor: Toxic friendship

allonsyahhlee's review against another edition

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Medical content

karouty's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

I just knew I had to read a book by Ali Hazelwood!! This one have been on my tbr for so long and it took my brother gifting it to me on Christmas to finally dive into this story.
I am not disappointed! I've heard some people find it overrated but I think that must be mostly because of the hype it had on booktok.
I found it to be a really lovely and really funny rom-com and I'm definitely buying more books from this author!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer

Moderate: Terminal illness and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny

elizanadeau's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Sexual assault

Minor: Sexism, Misogyny, and Vomit

cutepatzie's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

It was a good book. I really enjoyed it. I like that it shows how hard is for girls to be in the field filled by men. Love the main relationship between the characters. Love is also the main character. Like the spicy chapter. The only minus is I just wish the first kiss was not a surprise kiss. But the overall amazing story is good to read if you are stuck in reading a book or looking for something light to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Sexual assault

Minor: Abandonment

sydfitch's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The book was good, but everything plot wise was very predictable. The smutty part was good, but (i cant make this up) wasnt until 69% into the audiobook. It was a fun listen but i wouldn’t say it was one that made you think. A fluffy fun book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Death of parent, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic friendship

fleur____'s review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Cancer, and Sexism