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jaynovara's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Pregnancy
klsreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.0
I finished this on an airplane. These are fast-paced and connected novellas about a rag-tag trio of scientists finding love in unexpected (or extremely expected?) places. If you love "enemies"-to- lovers, women in science, and broody, extremely tall men, you might enjoy this. I had fun even though it was difficult telling the first FMC from the second, and the MMCs were all similar. I am tired of poor communication tropes (just talk, weirdos). Also, these very hot doctor scientists have zero insight or self-esteem. It's classic Ali Hazelwood STEM-fare, so you know what you're getting into.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy
aed2655's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked the STEM aspects, but the sex scenes were too graphic. And the characters weren't well-differentiated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism
kathis_wonderland's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
Loathe to Love You is a collection of three novellas by Ali Hazelwood. We follow the stories of Mara and Liam, Sadie and Erik, and Hannah and Ian. Mara and Liam both inherit the same house and hate each other’s guts, but living so close together can change feelings. Sadie and Erik ignore each other due to some misinformation and miscommunication. But then they are stuck in an elevator. Hannah and Ian both work for NASA and Ian saves Hannah from freezing to death.
This book made me feel tingly as early as page 7! The sex scenes in this book are few, but steamy and well written. I still very much love reading about women in STEM, but I realized that novellas are just not really my thing. It always feelings like there is something missing. I loved to read the three different but somehow interwoven stories, but the depth was missing. Everything happened so fast and I wanted to know more about them! The bonus chapter at the end was quite nice, but not enough for me.
This book is a quick, steamy read. It was not bad, but novellas are just too short for me. But I still love Ali Hazelwood's book. They are nice to read.
This book made me feel tingly as early as page 7! The sex scenes in this book are few, but steamy and well written. I still very much love reading about women in STEM, but I realized that novellas are just not really my thing. It always feelings like there is something missing. I loved to read the three different but somehow interwoven stories, but the depth was missing. Everything happened so fast and I wanted to know more about them! The bonus chapter at the end was quite nice, but not enough for me.
This book is a quick, steamy read. It was not bad, but novellas are just too short for me. But I still love Ali Hazelwood's book. They are nice to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Pregnancy
vj_thompson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
UOR - 4.25 ⭐️
SWY - 3 ⭐️
BZ- 4
Such cute novellas. They each got more sciencey as they progressed, which I loved. The guys do meet each other in the last novella, which is the best part. Love the strong female bond/relationships the girls have 💕
SWY - 3 ⭐️
BZ- 4
Such cute novellas. They each got more sciencey as they progressed, which I loved. The guys do meet each other in the last novella, which is the best part. Love the strong female bond/relationships the girls have 💕
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
micaelamariem's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
There were definitely moments I enjoyed reading this but as a whole fell short.
I think, overall, Under One Roof is the best of the collection and Stuck With You is the worst.
It can be really hard pacing in a short story or novella and I think that’s one thing the author did well, managing to hit all the story beats in a shortened amount of time without it feeling rushed. I think the characters could have been developed a little more (and especially the second story’s plot).
It did feel like, at least with the last two stories, it was the same story of miscommunication with just two different characters. And I really wasn’t into that.
And I’m so sick of the men being BIG. HUGE. Ok, I get it. They’re tall. Go figure.
But I am excited to read more of her full length novels which thus far I think are better fleshed out.
I think, overall, Under One Roof is the best of the collection and Stuck With You is the worst.
It can be really hard pacing in a short story or novella and I think that’s one thing the author did well, managing to hit all the story beats in a shortened amount of time without it feeling rushed. I think the characters could have been developed a little more (and especially the second story’s plot).
It did feel like, at least with the last two stories, it was the same story of miscommunication with just two different characters. And I really wasn’t into that.
And I’m so sick of the men being BIG. HUGE. Ok, I get it. They’re tall. Go figure.
But I am excited to read more of her full length novels which thus far I think are better fleshed out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
abby_can_read'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
📖
Overall, I thought this collection of novellas was cute. I like how they were all interconnected and they stood alone at the same time -- and I liked the references to Hazelwood's other STEM novels.
Under One Roof
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thought this novella was cute. The characters and their relationship were fun. I liked the journey from reluctant roommates to being in love.
Stuck with You
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Of the three, this was my least favorite. It had some tropes that I'm not the biggest fan of. Overall, I enjoyed reading it and I will probably re-read at some point.
Below Zero
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This novella was adorable. I had a wonderful time reading it. I thought the relationship was cute.
Overall, I thought this collection of novellas was cute. I like how they were all interconnected and they stood alone at the same time -- and I liked the references to Hazelwood's other STEM novels.
Under One Roof
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thought this novella was cute. The characters and their relationship were fun. I liked the journey from reluctant roommates to being in love.
Stuck with You
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Of the three, this was my least favorite. It had some tropes that I'm not the biggest fan of. Overall, I enjoyed reading it and I will probably re-read at some point.
Below Zero
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This novella was adorable. I had a wonderful time reading it. I thought the relationship was cute.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Sexism
Minor: Misogyny
embelle'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Will forever and ever give any Ali Hazelwood book 5 stars. Her ability to craft such deeply relatable main characters is out of this world. And her male love interests? Simply the best. Even in the shorter novella format, I was totally invested in each of the relationships and totally rooting for each of the couples. Her books never fail to make me smile!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexism and Pregnancy
chloelj27'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Pregnancy
Minor: Death and Grief
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail