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booklifeisthelife's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Such a cute romance. I loved the emotionality of this book. The development of both main characters but especially the first. The journey was sad but moving and hopeful. I loved how Jack pushed her to grow, to be honest and herself. How he cared for her and making her feel wanted, loved, secure. That it was okay to want things for yourself, to not mold yourself around other people's ideal. I love that he he helped her get out of that mindset. I also love the women supporting other women. How they won't bash each other. How even if they failed they want the other to succeed. I loved the subtle lgbtqia+ rep, like with the demisexual and aromantic and women couples. I felt seen. I loved her finally telling her mom to shove it and her mom ends up trying to be better which is nice. the main thing I disliked was how hypocritical Jack was at the end, how he lied to her this whole time when he's been trying to get her to be completely honest yet not doing the same. But thats where we see some development from him. I like that he made it right in the science world though, both because of it being the right thing and overdue but also for her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexism, Vomit, Death of parent, and Acephobia/Arophobia
rachaelm13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Fun read, love women in STEM, kinda loved the mmc good boundaries are hot lol but also he felt like he was very surface level like he didn’t have much substance. Fmc was great, had layers and depth, goals etc and love when you get to see their lives outside of the romance in any romcom. He just felt like, wow 🤩 then I thought about him and was like we really don’t know much about him as a character? I don’t know.
Also major emetophobia warning, i always forget Ali Hazelwood has some sort of throwing up fetish, its mentioned in like every chapter for the first 5 chapters like why? So unnecessary
Liked the story, female character is typical Ali Hazelwood character with some cliches and “wow I don’t know if he likes me” when babes I’m autistic and I can tell he likes you 💀 But its balanced with it not being as cliche/tropey in other ways like strong women in STEM etc.
One spicy scene or rather one part kinda bothered me, it was REALLY consentual (LOVE) like active verbal consent, then it just kinda switched when it came to his pleasure and I was like huh? What happened to verbally saying what is going on?
Loved the academia rep and what its like not rainbows and butterflies.
Also major emetophobia warning, i always forget Ali Hazelwood has some sort of throwing up fetish, its mentioned in like every chapter for the first 5 chapters like why? So unnecessary
Liked the story, female character is typical Ali Hazelwood character with some cliches and “wow I don’t know if he likes me” when babes I’m autistic and I can tell he likes you 💀 But its balanced with it not being as cliche/tropey in other ways like strong women in STEM etc.
One spicy scene or rather one part kinda bothered me, it was REALLY consentual (LOVE) like active verbal consent, then it just kinda switched when it came to his pleasure and I was like huh? What happened to verbally saying what is going on?
Loved the academia rep and what its like not rainbows and butterflies.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit
clareasday's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Vomit
toulozer's review against another edition
funny
informative
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? Yes
4.0
I loved the Aro/ace and disability representation within this novel, although it could use a bit more work I really hope hazelwood continues writing disabled badass female protags in stem
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Vomit
harmony822's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Vomit, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
tigertheory's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve previously been kind of “meh” about Hazelwood’s books but I feel like this might’ve been her best one yet. Likeable, relatable characters for the most part, a realistic story arc and actual real-life issues? Great stuff. Not amazing-life changing, but very solid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Outing
alexismil's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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? No
5.0
I don’t even know how to start this review. First off this is my favourite book of Ali Hazelwood! I mean I love The Love Hypothesis, but I just related to Elsie more. I just related to her overthinking everything, trying to change herself to “make people like her”, and how she is a people pleaser. Jack is literally the most amazing book boyfriend I have ever read. He literally is so patient, kind, reassuring, and just loves Elsie with his whole heart. Like he could read Elsie so well. He knew when something was off right away, he also that he didn’t want to rush things, because it would make her want to run away. He was so patient with being in relationship and how she was scared to have someone truly get her. Jack just helped Elsie open up and be more her which is amazing. I feel like that isn’t written a lot. Literally I probably need someone like Jack, because I like to run away from feelings like Elsie. So, honestly this book gave me some hope, even if he his a fictional character, lol, that maybe I will my Jack. To wrap this up, I think this book will be on my mind for months now. Just the dynamic between the relationships, friendships formed, etc. Plus Elsie & Jack have my heart. Definitely in my top 2 reads of this year!!!! Thank you Ali Hazelwood for always delivering!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
antidietleah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Gaslighting
Minor: Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, and Outing
soniajoy98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Classism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Outing
rachelshubin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Um yeah so Ali Hazelwood outdid herself with Love, Theoretically! It’s very science-y (moreso than her others) and I fully accept I didn’t understand the liquid Crystal stuff whatsoever - but that didn’t take anything away from my enjoyment of the novel. I think Elsie and Jack may be my favorite couple she’s written. Plus, the Taylor Swift vibes are really <b>there</b> regardless of the bonus content in the Barnes and Noble edition that assigns Taylor Swift songs to certain chapters.
Here is what to expect when you read Love, Theoretically:
🖤 Fake dating trope
🧬 Women in STEM
👊🏻 Learning to stand up for yourself
🪩 Endless Taylor Swift references
🧠 Quick wit
🧀 Copious amounts of cheese
🧛🏻♂️ The Twilight Saga
🦔 A pincushion (IYKYK)
🌈LGBTQ+ representation in side characters
🌶️ A few spicy scenes
🧎🏻A man who isn’t afraid to get on his knees for the women he loves
😂 Many LOL worthy moments
🫒 Olive & Adam cameo
🐝 Mention of Dr. Bee Königwasser
Here is what to expect when you read Love, Theoretically:
🖤 Fake dating trope
🧬 Women in STEM
👊🏻 Learning to stand up for yourself
🪩 Endless Taylor Swift references
🧠 Quick wit
🧀 Copious amounts of cheese
🧛🏻♂️ The Twilight Saga
🦔 A pincushion (IYKYK)
🌈LGBTQ+ representation in side characters
🌶️ A few spicy scenes
🧎🏻A man who isn’t afraid to get on his knees for the women he loves
😂 Many LOL worthy moments
🫒 Olive & Adam cameo
🐝 Mention of Dr. Bee Königwasser
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Vomit