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pamshenanigans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Love Hypothesis follows Olive Smith, a third-year PhD candidate, who has to fake date professor Adam Carlsen because Olive’s best friend didn’t want to continue dating the guy that Olive had previously dated. So Olive had to “prove” that she’s over it and that Anh can just date the guy since they’re obviously head over heels for each other.
I’ve posted about this before but one of the most ridiculous things about this book is the abundance of ways that the author described Adam Carlsen as big. Like everything about him is big, his height, body, his hands especially, and his d—.
I liked that there was depth to the story that highlights Olive’s hard work and brilliance. Although, I think towards the end, even though it was satisfying and everything worked out for them, I didn’t get enough closure about Olive’s career and details on how the person who assaulted Olive was made accountable, versus it being just an off-page thing.
I can see why some people would say that this book is like a well-written fan fiction because apparently it is?
The main wish I have for this book is if there was a few POVs from Adam. That’s it. 4.5 stars.
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual assault
fairykind's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
sarah_speaks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Cancer, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
dakotahreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
bleuennreads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cancer and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
willzimm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault
slowburnsrus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Fatphobia
whitneyautumn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lighthearted and fun, but very cliché. I am impressed though considering that I heard this originated as a Reylo fan-fic.
My biggest gripe is everyone calling Olive “Ol”, that was so grating to me for some reason.
Moderate: Sexual assault
ava_remel's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
st_ella_r's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Moderate: Sexual assault