jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
I enjoyed this book and it honestly suprised me to be honest.
A dating site that uses dna and it’s markers to give you matches with diamond matches being 90% and above on a perfect match.
Somewhat enemies to lovers.
Somewhat moody sunshine
Definitely doubtful to head over heels energy and I loved it.
It had drama of its own throughout. It had some spice for those who like that. But it also incorporated several passionate family dynamics and that was honestly really heartwarming.
A dating site that uses dna and it’s markers to give you matches with diamond matches being 90% and above on a perfect match.
Somewhat enemies to lovers.
Somewhat moody sunshine
Definitely doubtful to head over heels energy and I loved it.
It had drama of its own throughout. It had some spice for those who like that. But it also incorporated several passionate family dynamics and that was honestly really heartwarming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Infidelity, Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
kcbatts's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity
thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
I always say this, but I LOVE THE CHRISTINA LAUREN DUO. Their minds just get me.
As January is often a month of wallowing and burdened reflection for me, I found that I read “The Soulmate Equation” at the perfect time. It brought out a little more of the optimist in me and lightened my mood considerably because it was just so sweet and fun to read!
The premise of this story was so innovative and intriguing, even from someone who doesn’t have a scientific background whatsoever. It was so interesting—two unlikely candidates genetically matched through a dating app!! It reminded me of my favorite episode of Black Mirror, “Hang the DJ”, and the probability of supposed perfect matches, natural attraction, and true love. It was really cool how the plot balanced all this statistical genetic data with the romance. It all worked really well together and kept me wanting to know more.
I loved the family relationships in this one, especially between the MC, Jess, and her daughter, Juno. Really, all of the main characters had my heart. Obviously Jess and the delectable MMC, River Peña (HOT NAME LIVES UP TO THE HYPE) were SO CUTE together. I identified with both of them and appreciated that the tension between them in the third act felt justified and true to their natures.
I JUST REALLY ADORED THIS ONE. (I only took off .25 of a point because I felt the ending was a tad abrupt but anyway) It was like “Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast in book form. You gotta love it.
As January is often a month of wallowing and burdened reflection for me, I found that I read “The Soulmate Equation” at the perfect time. It brought out a little more of the optimist in me and lightened my mood considerably because it was just so sweet and fun to read!
The premise of this story was so innovative and intriguing, even from someone who doesn’t have a scientific background whatsoever. It was so interesting—two unlikely candidates genetically matched through a dating app!! It reminded me of my favorite episode of Black Mirror, “Hang the DJ”, and the probability of supposed perfect matches, natural attraction, and true love. It was really cool how the plot balanced all this statistical genetic data with the romance. It all worked really well together and kept me wanting to know more.
I loved the family relationships in this one, especially between the MC, Jess, and her daughter, Juno. Really, all of the main characters had my heart. Obviously Jess and the delectable MMC, River Peña (HOT NAME LIVES UP TO THE HYPE) were SO CUTE together. I identified with both of them and appreciated that the tension between them in the third act felt justified and true to their natures.
I JUST REALLY ADORED THIS ONE. (I only took off .25 of a point because I felt the ending was a tad abrupt but anyway) It was like “Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast in book form. You gotta love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Grief
deetabz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
chrisljm'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Infidelity
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Drug use, Medical content, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood
needle use (to take blood sample); boundary-setting with addicted family memberlisa_m's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
So cute. I really loved their dynamic and Rivers as a father was just so so cute!
I also thought that the conflict towards the end was done pretty well. I don't particularly like how the characters acted but it made sense and is not toxic like so many other romance books.
Also all the cute and couple scenes we got after that totally made up for it. I love that we didn't just see that they got together and they will live happily ever after but that we actually got to see that. I love to read about domestic bliss.
Also I hate her mum.. Everytime they talk about her I just got so so angry. I get that it's a realistic representation of bad parents but I just didn't want to read about it.
Her best friend and child are the absolute best though!!
I also didn't like the way they knew and "hated" each other before they got the results. I feel like everyone just wants to include enemies to lovers in their books but it felt out of place. It also very clearly wasn't hate but very strong attraction + denial of that attraction from the very beginning.. idk how often she mentioned that he is an asshole or that he took her parking spot..
I also didn't like the narrative voice. It is told from a second person perspective and that just really took me out of the story. Since I listened to it as an audiobook it was okay but if I read the physical copy that would have probably annoyed me even more.
All in all its super cute though and I like the relationship. Would recommend :)
(unless you despise the soulmate trope but it even says so in the title so what are you even doing here? 👀)
I also thought that the conflict towards the end was done pretty well. I don't particularly like how the characters acted but it made sense and is not toxic like so many other romance books.
Also all the cute and couple scenes we got after that totally made up for it. I love that we didn't just see that they got together and they will live happily ever after but that we actually got to see that. I love to read about domestic bliss.
Also I hate her mum.. Everytime they talk about her I just got so so angry. I get that it's a realistic representation of bad parents but I just didn't want to read about it.
Her best friend and child are the absolute best though!!
I also didn't like the way they knew and "hated" each other before they got the results. I feel like everyone just wants to include enemies to lovers in their books but it felt out of place. It also very clearly wasn't hate but very strong attraction + denial of that attraction from the very beginning.. idk how often she mentioned that he is an asshole or that he took her parking spot..
I also didn't like the narrative voice. It is told from a second person perspective and that just really took me out of the story. Since I listened to it as an audiobook it was okay but if I read the physical copy that would have probably annoyed me even more.
All in all its super cute though and I like the relationship. Would recommend :)
(unless you despise the soulmate trope but it even says so in the title so what are you even doing here? 👀)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Medical content, Abandonment, and Addiction
sharebear431's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Drug use, and Alcoholism
martapsalvado'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really liked this! The characters have depth and the concept is very entertaining. The writing is really good, just as I was expecting after reading Love and Other Words by the same authors. And I love Juno so much pls protect that kid
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Infidelity
readwithde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Medical content
Minor: Infidelity, Cursing, and Injury/Injury detail