leanne29's review against another edition
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
4.0
abskireads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
marthabethanreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Wow I loved this one! I have loved everything that Ali Hazelwood has written and was so excited to read this. Elsie endeared herself to me from the off and I really felt for her struggles and challenges, particularly with her views of herself and how people might feel about her if she was honest with them.
From the first time we met Jack, I was so excited to see where the story went. Jack was absolutely dreamy and I loved how sweet, caring and protective he was! He was a delight and I loved seeing his relationship with his family too. Him and Elsie had such chemistry and this shone through, particularly in the steamy scenes!
I loved how the plot developed throughout the book and the ending was so perfect! Just a pure delight to read!
Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown book group for this E-arc in exchange for an honest review.
From the first time we met Jack, I was so excited to see where the story went. Jack was absolutely dreamy and I loved how sweet, caring and protective he was! He was a delight and I loved seeing his relationship with his family too. Him and Elsie had such chemistry and this shone through, particularly in the steamy scenes!
I loved how the plot developed throughout the book and the ending was so perfect! Just a pure delight to read!
Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown book group for this E-arc in exchange for an honest review.
mariomi's review against another edition
currently screaming into my pillow. how on earth am i going to wait till june to read this book?! ali hazelwood knows how to test my patience with every release of hers. p.s. olivia and adam cameo!
tmkreads's review against another edition
4.0
Elsie is an adjunct physics professors, but that doesn't really pay the bills. At night she goes on fake dates to make ends meet and pay for her insulin. Everything is going well, she has an interview for a dream job at MIT, until she meets the hiring committee and finds out that one of her fake date's brothers, Jack, is on the committee. Jack has always hated Elsie, at least that's what she thinks, but the more time they spend together, the more she begins to question his feelings and her own.
Ali Hazelwood delivers again with a relatable heroine who is stuck trying to people please and more commentary on STEM and academia. The romance at the center of the novel is similar to Hazelwood's other novels, but the main characters, Elsie and Jack, are distinct enough to make this novel stand on its own. Fans of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain will be excited for a new Hazelwood novel.
Ali Hazelwood delivers again with a relatable heroine who is stuck trying to people please and more commentary on STEM and academia. The romance at the center of the novel is similar to Hazelwood's other novels, but the main characters, Elsie and Jack, are distinct enough to make this novel stand on its own. Fans of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain will be excited for a new Hazelwood novel.
stephymarie2012's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
booksandbarks's review against another edition
lighthearted
3.0
Despite what people said about her second book being the same as it's predecessor I loved both of Ali's first two novels, however this time I struggled to ignore the many similarities to her other books. I'm a sucker for a mysterious male main character who also happens to be the enemy, but Jack felt like a copy of both Adam and Levi (from TLH and LOTB) so I didn't get to swoon like usual.
I love that Ali's female main characters are all women in stem, however as stated herself this is her most 'acedemic' book to date which left me confused a few times (not being a physicist myself) and skipping over parts of the book.
The storyline was predictable, including the reveal about her mentor and inevitable 3rd act 'break up' and the pacing was odd, feeling somehow fast but slow at the same time. I didn't love Elsie's character especially the fact that she lies to everyone through the whole book under the guise that she thinks they'll leave her if she doesn't.
Overall was this the worst book I've ever read? No, but it was far off being the best either.
I love that Ali's female main characters are all women in stem, however as stated herself this is her most 'acedemic' book to date which left me confused a few times (not being a physicist myself) and skipping over parts of the book.
The storyline was predictable, including the reveal about her mentor and inevitable 3rd act 'break up' and the pacing was odd, feeling somehow fast but slow at the same time. I didn't love Elsie's character especially the fact that she lies to everyone through the whole book under the guise that she thinks they'll leave her if she doesn't.
Overall was this the worst book I've ever read? No, but it was far off being the best either.
eilidh0106's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookish_spoonie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
5 Stars
I am always nervous reading a new book from an author I have previously loved as I am worried they will be a let down. I don't think I have to worry about that happening with Ali Hazelwood's books though. I absolutely loved this.
Love, Theoretically is about Elsie, a theoretical physicist who has diabetes and is working tirelessly in a role she doesn't love for very little money. She is struggling physically and mentally and moulds herself to be who she thinks others want her to be. She earns money on the side by being faux dates, which is how she meets the main male character Jack, who is the brother of her favourite client. I won't say much more about the plot as I don't want to ruin anything!
I adore Elsie. Firstly, I am so glad there was diabetes rep in this book. As someone that struggles with chronic illness, I always appreciate well written illness representation and Ali Hazelwood definitely did that here. Elsie is a complex character and her struggles really pulled on my heartstrings. In fact, I teared up multiple times and I rarely cry whilst reading! This just shows how connected I felt to her and how well written her character is. Also she is quirky and funny and smart and I want to be her friend!
Jack was a great lead male. A strong silent type, I loved what he brought out in Elsie and vice versa. I loved that underneath his stoicism he is equally geeky and weird! Also, I have a huge crush on this man mountain and how he treats Elsie.
The smut is HOT. Like, seriously hot. I loved how realistic it was and how consent was a leading feature as well. Ali Hazelwood never fails in this regard.
The writing in general was brilliant as usual and highly addictive so much so I couldn't put it down and read it in half a day! The aspect around academia and it's issues was really well done and there was definitely more about this compared to her other books.
I do have 2 tiny issues but because I adored this so much they aren't affecting my rating. Firstly there was one issue that in my opinion didn't get resolved and that I would have liked closure one. Secondly I wanted a bit more from the epilogue as I found it lacking.
Overall, a huge success and one I know I will read again and again. It's made me want to go back and read all Ali's other books again ASAP! I really recommend this and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Please note that I was gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
I am always nervous reading a new book from an author I have previously loved as I am worried they will be a let down. I don't think I have to worry about that happening with Ali Hazelwood's books though. I absolutely loved this.
Love, Theoretically is about Elsie, a theoretical physicist who has diabetes and is working tirelessly in a role she doesn't love for very little money. She is struggling physically and mentally and moulds herself to be who she thinks others want her to be. She earns money on the side by being faux dates, which is how she meets the main male character Jack, who is the brother of her favourite client. I won't say much more about the plot as I don't want to ruin anything!
I adore Elsie. Firstly, I am so glad there was diabetes rep in this book. As someone that struggles with chronic illness, I always appreciate well written illness representation and Ali Hazelwood definitely did that here. Elsie is a complex character and her struggles really pulled on my heartstrings. In fact, I teared up multiple times and I rarely cry whilst reading! This just shows how connected I felt to her and how well written her character is. Also she is quirky and funny and smart and I want to be her friend!
Jack was a great lead male. A strong silent type, I loved what he brought out in Elsie and vice versa. I loved that underneath his stoicism he is equally geeky and weird! Also, I have a huge crush on this man mountain and how he treats Elsie.
The smut is HOT. Like, seriously hot. I loved how realistic it was and how consent was a leading feature as well. Ali Hazelwood never fails in this regard.
The writing in general was brilliant as usual and highly addictive so much so I couldn't put it down and read it in half a day! The aspect around academia and it's issues was really well done and there was definitely more about this compared to her other books.
I do have 2 tiny issues but because I adored this so much they aren't affecting my rating. Firstly there was one issue that in my opinion didn't get resolved and that I would have liked closure one. Secondly I wanted a bit more from the epilogue as I found it lacking.
Overall, a huge success and one I know I will read again and again. It's made me want to go back and read all Ali's other books again ASAP! I really recommend this and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Please note that I was gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
carigillette's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0