Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

62 reviews

jomarie's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

I know it’s a romance novel but Bee and Levi were perfectly matched. At times, it felt like Ali was really pushing Bee to be the Quirky Science Girl (TM), but I still deeply wanted to see her succeed. Levi gave me total Mr. Darcy vibes, as he was grumpy without being a total jerk. His inner monologue was also so stinking cute! * squealing in hopeless romantic * 

The progression of the story felt really natural and there was never a bit where I felt like the action was lagging or too overwhelming. I started out wishing Bee and Levi got together sooner, but how it happened was much better. I sort of predicted the twist, but it was still widely entertaining. Because of this, I think this story would be a great book to adapt to a movie. 

I wanted a cute romance novel and Love on the Brain delivered. While the characters were maybe a little more basic than I’m used to in my usual reads, the chemistry and plot were excellent! I’ll definitely be recommending this to my friends and looking forward to reading her other novels. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Medical content, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexism, Grief, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

devowynn's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny, Infidelity, and Medical content

katievallin's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Gun violence, Animal death, and Infidelity

Minor: Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Chronic illness

booksandteatime's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, Medical content, and Infidelity

emmacartlidge's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Medical content

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Misogyny

Minor: Gun violence

chasingpages1's review against another edition

emotional funny informative lighthearted relaxing tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexism, Death of parent, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, Violence, Cursing, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Bullying

aklovekorn's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Animal death, Sexual content, Cursing, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Medical content

sarahsbooklife's review against another edition

funny relaxing 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Death, and Gun violence

jasmineslibraryy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

was it as good as TLH? no.
did i still have fun? yes!

i had trouble getting into this book, especially since the switch from 3rd to 1st person through me completely off guard. furthermore, bee is kinda whiny. but i LOVED her and levi. 

idc how many times ali hazelwood writes similar STEM romances - i will enjoy every single one. it is her niche and her charm, for sure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Cursing, Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexism, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Gaslighting, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Animal cruelty, and Animal death

Minor: Car accident

natafiguu's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective 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

3.0

definitely better than The Love Hypothesis, i feel like there couldve been more indirect characterization instead of the entire rant Levi went on

Spoiler

about how Bee had commitment issues and why

  but it definitely had more depth than the first. i know some people think that the fanfiction aspect is cringey but i think the science and STEM aspects definitely made up for it. the part when

Spoiler

Felicette attacked Guy

was kind of comicy but other than that i really liked the book and would 1000% reread :)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Medical content, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Toxic friendship