amandaboyer's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Chronic illness, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Medical content
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
5.0
Closed Door Mods: Chapter 19 (some parts), Chapters 21-22 (some parts)
As someone who’s read Hazelwood’s two prior STEMinist novels, I absolutely love her latest addition Love, Theoretically.
With Love, Theoretically having a much more distinct plot and characters compared to her other works, I found myself able to enjoy the same feelings I had like the first time I read her work. Witty banter under an easy-to-understand STEM context? Check. Strong female lead that you’re able to relate and maybe see yourself being friends with? Check. A swoonworthy romance that will keep you rooting for the couple till the very end? Check and check.
If you want a read that captures the magic of The Love Hypothesis into a brand new story, you should keep an eye out for Love, Theoretically.
As someone who’s read Hazelwood’s two prior STEMinist novels, I absolutely love her latest addition Love, Theoretically.
With Love, Theoretically having a much more distinct plot and characters compared to her other works, I found myself able to enjoy the same feelings I had like the first time I read her work. Witty banter under an easy-to-understand STEM context? Check. Strong female lead that you’re able to relate and maybe see yourself being friends with? Check. A swoonworthy romance that will keep you rooting for the couple till the very end? Check and check.
If you want a read that captures the magic of The Love Hypothesis into a brand new story, you should keep an eye out for Love, Theoretically.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Outing, Sexism, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Acephobia/Arophobia
pau_line's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wie die vorherigen Bücher der Autorin, hat auch dieses mich absolut nicht enttäuscht. Es war süß, lustig, easy zu lesen.
Trotzdem wurden auch Themen eingearbeitet, die wirklich interessant waren.
Aufgrund der doch häufig vorkommenden Wissenschaftsbegriffen und Physikinsidern, war es manchmal etwas schwierig zu verstehen. Ich hab auch nicht alle Witze und Wortspiele verstanden...passiert wohl, wenn man in Physik nie aufgepasst hat.
Die Charaktere waren super umgesetzt. Es gab keine Figur, der ich nichts abgewinnen konnte.
Sehr süßes Buch!!
Trotzdem wurden auch Themen eingearbeitet, die wirklich interessant waren.
Aufgrund der doch häufig vorkommenden Wissenschaftsbegriffen und Physikinsidern, war es manchmal etwas schwierig zu verstehen. Ich hab auch nicht alle Witze und Wortspiele verstanden...passiert wohl, wenn man in Physik nie aufgepasst hat.
Die Charaktere waren super umgesetzt. Es gab keine Figur, der ich nichts abgewinnen konnte.
Sehr süßes Buch!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Death of parent and Infidelity
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Misogyny
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Death of parent
deluna'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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
itschelseaw's review against another edition
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
2.25
This one may be my least favorite by Ali Hazlewood thus far. I appreciate that there wasn't 1/2 of the book used on the whole "he's brooding around me, therefore he hates me" trope that typically features heavily in Hazlewood's books, but even with Jack very clearly communicating with Elsie that he's into her, she refuses to believe it which was so fucking annoying.
The trope of "big, strong tall man" and "tiny woman he can fit in his pocket" remains strong with her writing, but this time it included calling Jack's hands "paws" which is an immediate ick for me (see my dislike of "Bittersweet" by Sarina Bowen for more). Knocked down 1/2 a star just for that tbh.
I think the premise was interesting, but all of the characters felt so 1-2d that it fell flat in a major way. I wanted to know more about Cece and her life, and treat her as an actual 3d character but I didn't even learn she majored in humanities until the very end of the book.
I'm glad Elsie eventually stuck up for herself, but MAN it was grueling getting there at times. Girl needs therapy!!!
Jack's whole personality is: brooding, secretly feminist, desperately in love with Elsie, a woman he thought was dating his brother and he only knew lies about up until she was interviewing for the position at MIT (but he was already basically in love with her at that point AND IT WAS ALL A LIE????? I'm honestly just?????). Jack feels like he SHOULD be a dream, but all I got was red flag after red flag with him.
Listen, Hazlewood got her start writing fanfic, and good for her! It's just obvious that she's still essentially writing fanfic with the same tropes that she used before, and after 3 books it's repetitive and boring. Do I love fanfics? Absolutely! But there's a difference (for me) between fanfic, where you're using fandom inspired and related tropes (Rylo tropes included), but once you switch to published fiction it's really difficult to use the same tropes and make it feel fresh. The tropes in this one felt on the verge of expired. I don't think I'll be checking out her future books because I don't trust that she'll move away from the tropes she's been using for the past 3.
The trope of "big, strong tall man" and "tiny woman he can fit in his pocket" remains strong with her writing, but this time it included calling Jack's hands "paws" which is an immediate ick for me (see my dislike of "Bittersweet" by Sarina Bowen for more). Knocked down 1/2 a star just for that tbh.
I think the premise was interesting, but all of the characters felt so 1-2d that it fell flat in a major way. I wanted to know more about Cece and her life, and treat her as an actual 3d character but I didn't even learn she majored in humanities until the very end of the book.
I'm glad Elsie eventually stuck up for herself, but MAN it was grueling getting there at times. Girl needs therapy!!!
Jack's whole personality is: brooding, secretly feminist, desperately in love with Elsie, a woman he thought was dating his brother and he only knew lies about up until she was interviewing for the position at MIT (but he was already basically in love with her at that point AND IT WAS ALL A LIE????? I'm honestly just?????). Jack feels like he SHOULD be a dream, but all I got was red flag after red flag with him.
Listen, Hazlewood got her start writing fanfic, and good for her! It's just obvious that she's still essentially writing fanfic with the same tropes that she used before, and after 3 books it's repetitive and boring. Do I love fanfics? Absolutely! But there's a difference (for me) between fanfic, where you're using fandom inspired and related tropes (Rylo tropes included), but once you switch to published fiction it's really difficult to use the same tropes and make it feel fresh. The tropes in this one felt on the verge of expired. I don't think I'll be checking out her future books because I don't trust that she'll move away from the tropes she's been using for the past 3.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Abandonment, and Death of parent
_mariethln's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
evelynyle_88'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
5.0
Where to start? Everything about this was perfect! Ali Hazelwood once again proved that she is the powerhouse of romance novel and stories. Being introduced to Elsie Hannaway and Jonathan 'Jack' Smith-Turner made myself feel giddy about them. Slowly but sure.
I love the development of their slowburn romance. And I adore Elsie so much. She is brave for stand for herself and turned to be a better person she should be. I love this book so much!
For me... Love, Theoretically is the best book I've ever read from Ali. Thank you for making STEM themed book so fun to read, Ali! Applaud!
Can't wait to read more books from you. Check & Mate next!
I love the development of their slowburn romance. And I adore Elsie so much. She is brave for stand for herself and turned to be a better person she should be. I love this book so much!
For me... Love, Theoretically is the best book I've ever read from Ali. Thank you for making STEM themed book so fun to read, Ali! Applaud!
Can't wait to read more books from you. Check & Mate next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia and Outing
booksandteatime's review against another edition
challenging
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
linnea_tornblom's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Sexism
Moderate: Death of parent