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Applied Electromagnetism by Susannah Nix

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saucyknits's review

4.0

Good, quick read! Better than the previous book in the series!

Are you a fan of forced proximity? Do the words “just one bed” get you ready to one click buy? If so - run to get Applied Electromagnetism! This is my favorite in the series so far.

At the start of the book, Olivia gathers her courage to ask Adam to write her a recommendation letter for a leadership program. They are on different teams but have worked together enough that he’s seen the quality of her work and should be an easy ask. Instead he says no and asks if she can find someone else.

Shortly after that awkward conversation they learn that they will be going on a business trip together. Great. That won’t be awkward. And on a trip that needs everything to go exactly right to hit their deadlines - obstacles pop up from the start.

One of the things I love the most about this series is that we see women with STEM jobs who care about their careers. I love this about Olivia and that they both care about doing a good job. I also full on swooned multiple times.

This is a closed door romance - but that won’t leave you lacking when it comes to the feels. Highly recommend.

syndi3's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.0

I was listening to this amid social distancing and work from home mode. And let me tell you, this book is perfect for the occasion. It is a sweet cute story about 2 people who have prejudice on the first glance.

They embark in a road trip from hell and finding out each other. Fall in love. Their romance progresses into getting to know each other during their isolation. It helps me entertain during all worse news around the world.

When you stuck at home,take time to get to know your family again. Or your loves one, ypur rommate etc. Believe we will be OK at the end.

ironskin's review against another edition

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3.5

Good adhd Rep, love a grumpy/sunshine pairing. All the tropes, didn’t take itself too seriously and no third act breakup which was good. Very enjoyable, will read more by the author.

transportedlfl's review against another edition

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medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

bamando's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

califor127's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

The main male character needed some major redemption, not sure I fully forgave him? But people can change, right? A few points in the book that made me cringe, like how she oogled him in the first chapter. Kinda cringe. But overall fun read. Only one bed trope for the win!

rachbreads's review against another edition

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3.0

I feel almost exactly the same about Applied Electromagnetism as I did about Intermediate Thermodynamics - the plot is a bit rushed, the writing is so-so, but the TENSION between the characters will keep you flipping the pages as fast as you can. I had the same physical reaction to this book as I did to Thermodynamics - my heart squeezed so hard I felt like it was going to burst out of my chest. Nix writes characters and romantic tension so strong that you are literally *aching* for them to be together. I give her props for that!!

The forced proximity set-up in this book was, frankly, ridiculous, but when is a forced proximity set-up not ridiculous? Kind of the point, I think. Imagine yourself on the business trip from hell but the co-worker there with you is super hot and you are both dtf...I mean...lol.