Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Love Hypothesis, by Ali Hazelwood

64 reviews

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

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

ij218143'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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Bullying

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent

diana_raquel's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

“I'm starting to wonder if this is what being in love is. Being okay with ripping yourself to shreds, so the other person can stay whole.”

I must confess that I was reticent about this book. Not because it used to be star wars fanfiction (I only discover that after buying the book) but because it is a popular book. Popular books are 50/50 to me, and I'm always reticent about starting one.  But I really liked it. 

As far as romances go, this isn't the best romance that I ever read. But it's damn entertaining and I was engaged all the time. And that makes all the difference to me. It's a little cliché at some points but there are some plot points that caught me by surprise. The characters are interesting and funny, which was also a good point for me! 

So, I really liked this book, and I do recommend it if you want something light and entertaining. Its a really good beach read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual assault, Cursing, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Vomit, and Bullying

laughatlantis's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

A solid if overly predictable romance with an unusual setting. The MC seemed overly unsure of herself and the constant pointing out of tropes wore on me, but it was a fun quick read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Bullying

Minor: Violence and Death of parent

meganpbennett's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

I quite liked this book, and I have no idea what all of the internet hate is about, because all I've seen on social media is about how awful this book was. I think it's because it is very obvious that it used to be Reylo fanfic, and people just hate fanfic for some reason. 

Well, it was quite good, and fell into several tropes that I really like, including fake dating and real feels. It features demi-sexuality rep, Jewish rep, and Olive discovered a lot about herself and what she really wants in life as the story goes on. There were aspects I thought could be better, but it was fun. Olive was witty and incredibly genre-savvy, and while Adam was pretty one-dimensional, he does grow a fair amount as a character. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Cancer, Death of parent, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Gaslighting, Grief, Toxic friendship, Medical content, Classism, and Mental illness

lauracigelniece's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Bullying

teslis's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.25

I had heard allot of good about this book when I got it and were excited to read it! But as I were starting to read my friend told me she only had heard bad stuff about it so I got in with a mix or feelings. I did like it in the beginning but I think it when down hill from around the middle (I don’t know). I didn’t realize the age difference from the beginning

Spoiler

8 years(!!). So that’s together with how Adam treated her and how she always commented his age! I found disturbing and aaa.

. In the end I were also annoyed with how dumb Olive is! I think it’s a mix of her not wanting to believe in stuff but also overthinking that made me angry with her. I would have liked to read it from Adams point of view but at the same time no. I’m sad to say my friend were right, I don’t recommend this book :( 

Took me nearly 9 hours :D

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Cancer, and Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Sexism

pippamillerxoxo_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Terminal illness, Medical content, Sexual content, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

aklovekorn's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Gaslighting, Cursing, Grief, and Violence