A review by bookish_spoonie
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
5 Stars
I am always nervous reading a new book from an author I have previously loved as I am worried they will be a let down. I don't think I have to worry about that happening with Ali Hazelwood's books though. I absolutely loved this.
Love, Theoretically is about Elsie, a theoretical physicist who has diabetes and is working tirelessly in a role she doesn't love for very little money. She is struggling physically and mentally and moulds herself to be who she thinks others want her to be. She earns money on the side by being faux dates, which is how she meets the main male character Jack, who is the brother of her favourite client. I won't say much more about the plot as I don't want to ruin anything!
I adore Elsie. Firstly, I am so glad there was diabetes rep in this book. As someone that struggles with chronic illness, I always appreciate well written illness representation and Ali Hazelwood definitely did that here. Elsie is a complex character and her struggles really pulled on my heartstrings. In fact, I teared up multiple times and I rarely cry whilst reading! This just shows how connected I felt to her and how well written her character is. Also she is quirky and funny and smart and I want to be her friend!
Jack was a great lead male. A strong silent type, I loved what he brought out in Elsie and vice versa. I loved that underneath his stoicism he is equally geeky and weird! Also, I have a huge crush on this man mountain and how he treats Elsie.
The smut is HOT. Like, seriously hot. I loved how realistic it was and how consent was a leading feature as well. Ali Hazelwood never fails in this regard.
The writing in general was brilliant as usual and highly addictive so much so I couldn't put it down and read it in half a day! The aspect around academia and it's issues was really well done and there was definitely more about this compared to her other books.
I do have 2 tiny issues but because I adored this so much they aren't affecting my rating. Firstly there was one issue that in my opinion didn't get resolved and that I would have liked closure one. Secondly I wanted a bit more from the epilogue as I found it lacking.
Overall, a huge success and one I know I will read again and again. It's made me want to go back and read all Ali's other books again ASAP! I really recommend this and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Please note that I was gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
I am always nervous reading a new book from an author I have previously loved as I am worried they will be a let down. I don't think I have to worry about that happening with Ali Hazelwood's books though. I absolutely loved this.
Love, Theoretically is about Elsie, a theoretical physicist who has diabetes and is working tirelessly in a role she doesn't love for very little money. She is struggling physically and mentally and moulds herself to be who she thinks others want her to be. She earns money on the side by being faux dates, which is how she meets the main male character Jack, who is the brother of her favourite client. I won't say much more about the plot as I don't want to ruin anything!
I adore Elsie. Firstly, I am so glad there was diabetes rep in this book. As someone that struggles with chronic illness, I always appreciate well written illness representation and Ali Hazelwood definitely did that here. Elsie is a complex character and her struggles really pulled on my heartstrings. In fact, I teared up multiple times and I rarely cry whilst reading! This just shows how connected I felt to her and how well written her character is. Also she is quirky and funny and smart and I want to be her friend!
Jack was a great lead male. A strong silent type, I loved what he brought out in Elsie and vice versa. I loved that underneath his stoicism he is equally geeky and weird! Also, I have a huge crush on this man mountain and how he treats Elsie.
The smut is HOT. Like, seriously hot. I loved how realistic it was and how consent was a leading feature as well. Ali Hazelwood never fails in this regard.
The writing in general was brilliant as usual and highly addictive so much so I couldn't put it down and read it in half a day! The aspect around academia and it's issues was really well done and there was definitely more about this compared to her other books.
I do have 2 tiny issues but because I adored this so much they aren't affecting my rating. Firstly there was one issue that in my opinion didn't get resolved and that I would have liked closure one. Secondly I wanted a bit more from the epilogue as I found it lacking.
Overall, a huge success and one I know I will read again and again. It's made me want to go back and read all Ali's other books again ASAP! I really recommend this and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Please note that I was gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review.