A review by kazzyquarius
A Quantum Love Story by Mike Chen
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Wow wow wow. This book made my head hurt in a good way and my heart hurt in a… mostly good way. The characters slowly getting to know each other through repeating time loops felt so perfect. Carter and Mariana felt so real and I appreciated their individual ways of working through their feelings surrounding their predicament and each other. I admittedly don’t understand much of the science-ness of this book but as a lover of a time traveling moment it did not disappoint.
The romance plot is there but maybe not as much as I would expect with “love story” in the title. I think that makes it feel realistic though, because it wasn’t Insta-love, they had to actually form a connection. I also haven’t read much romance-ish stuff by a man so props to Mike for pulling me in!
Spoilers ahead-
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The ending surprised me a bit and I will admit to wishing there was a bigger reunion scene but the openness leaves room for interpretation and my romantic imagination.
The dog dies but the cat doesn’t.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thoughts and opinions are my own.
The romance plot is there but maybe not as much as I would expect with “love story” in the title. I think that makes it feel realistic though, because it wasn’t Insta-love, they had to actually form a connection. I also haven’t read much romance-ish stuff by a man so props to Mike for pulling me in!
Spoilers ahead-
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The ending surprised me a bit and I will admit to wishing there was a bigger reunion scene but the openness leaves room for interpretation and my romantic imagination.
The dog dies but the cat doesn’t.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thoughts and opinions are my own.