A review by booksandbarks
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
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.