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The Love Hypothesis: ATiktok sensation and must-read STEM romance Paperback – 21 Oct. 2021
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With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam's POV
Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be.
'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners
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When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.
As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees.
That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion.
Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.
What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis:
'Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.'
'Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.'
'If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it'
'Adam is just *swoon*'
'Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author'
'It was just... perfect.'
'A heroine you will instantly fall in love with'
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- Print length276 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSphere
- Publication date21 Oct. 2021
- Dimensions12.6 x 2.8 x 19.6 cm
- ISBN-101408725762
- ISBN-13978-1408725764
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Ali Hazelwood is a multi-published author - alas, of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. Originally from Italy, she lived in Germany and Japan before moving to the US to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience. She recently became a professor, which absolutely terrifies her. When Ali is not at work, she can be found running, crocheting, eating cake pops, or watching sci-fi movies with her two feline overlords (and her slightly-less-feline husband).
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Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist...The Love Hypothesis has wild commercial appeal but the quieter secret is that there is a specific audience, made up of all of the Olives in the world, who have deeply, ardently waited for this exact book.
Funny, sexy and smart.
This tackles one of my favorite tropes - Grumpy meets Sunshine - in a fun and utterly endearing way... I loved the nods towards fandom and romance novels, and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!
Pure slow-burning gold with lots of chemistry.
― PopsugarSmart, witty dialogue and a diverse cast of likeable secondary characters... A realistic, amusing novel that readers won't be able to put down. ― Library Journal, starred review
A beautifully written romantic comedy with a heroine you will instantly fall in love with, The Love Hypothesis is destined to earn a place on your keeper shelf.
With whip-smart and endearing characters, snappy prose, and a quirky take on a favourite trope, Hazelwood convincingly navigates the fraught shoals of academia... This smart, sexy contemporary should delight a wide swathe of romance lovers. ― Publishers Weekly
When a book has a certain type of magic between the pages, you manage to get from the prologue to the epilogue without coming up for air ... The Love Hypothesis was one of these books.
― mylondon.newsI fell in love with Adam's and Olive's relationship ... it's the best romance book I've read this year ― Birmingham Live
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- Publisher : Sphere; 1st edition (21 Oct. 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 276 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1408725762
- ISBN-13 : 978-1408725764
- Dimensions : 12.6 x 2.8 x 19.6 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 3,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ali Hazelwood is a multi-published author—alas, of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. Originally from Italy, she lived in Germany and Japan before moving to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience. She recently became a professor, which absolutely terrifies her. When Ali is not at work, she can be found running, crocheting, eating cake pops, or watching sci-fi movies with her two feline overlords (and her slightly-less-feline husband).
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You know when you start a new book and almost immediately know, within the first few pages, that you're going to love it? That was this book for me! Hazelwood's writing is so easy to read and full of quirky and humorous moments that made it so difficult to put this book down. I was surprised to find that I also really enjoyed the academic setting and I liked that it wasn't just a 'background' aspect to the story but an integral part of it. Although I'm not familiar with the academic world myself, I could tell that Hazelwood was and that came through clearly in the writing and it was immersive. It's a cutthroat world and the misogyny is rampant, as evidenced by Olive's and Ahn's experiences, and I appreciated that Hazelwood doesn't shy away from the harsh reality of what it's like to be in academia in general but specifically to be a woman in academia, in S.T.E.M.
While the setting was great, it was the characters that won me over and I adored every single one of them. This book had such a fantastic cast of characters and I loved that the side characters felt well fleshed out too! I was immediately charmed by Olive's slightly chaotic and anxious but entirely adorable nerdy energy. She's wickedly smart and super passionate about her research into pancreatic cancer, but she's also witty and absolutely hilarious! She's a literal ray of sunshine and I loved being in her head so much that it was so easy to root for her success and happiness. I adored her friendships with Ahn and Malcolm, her ride or dies, and their friendly banter had me constantly laughing out loud (so much so that my sister asked me what I was reading that was so hilarious)! They were such a great group of friends and I loved seeing them achieve their dreams and finding their happiness alongside Olive. Now let's talk about the grumpy star of the show, Olive's long-time secret-admirer and everyone's favourite nightmare: Dr. Adam Carlsen. He's an absolute genius who takes his responsibilities as a science mentor very seriously and cares about his students and their success despite maybe not vocalising that in ways that people prefer. Underneath his gruff and intimidating exterior, he's loyal, so freaking cheeky and a total sweetheart, especially when it comes to Olive. I can't even describe the way my heart swooned at all the ways he was a simp for her but I am grinning big just thinking about it right now! Also, listen. I'm a big fan of hugely nerdy men that are hulkingly built (the contrast tho) and what can I say? This man was everything! And I mean, I already mentioned how knee-quakingly hot Adam is when he's unleashed in the bedroom so... I mean, I guess I'm just a fool for this man. 🙃
Although their fake dating kicked off pretty early in the story, the progression of their romance from strangers who tolerate each other on weekly fake dates to tentative yet adorable friends to swoontastic lovers was immaculately done! Watching them slip into easy, comforting, and totally cheeky banter the more they spent time together made me ridiculously happy. There's no doubt that Hazelwood does the slow-burn build-up extremely well and the more they got to know each other and found themselves in relationship-esque situations that had me squealing and giggling with utter delight, the more invested I became in their relationship. I mean, there was hand-holding, lap-sitting, sunscreen applying on naked backs!!! And I. Pls. I swoon. I cannot. I loved it so much and it's rare that I immediately want to go back and read the swoony bits the minute I finish a romance, but I immediately want to go back and read the swoony bits in this book already! 😂
I honestly don't know what else to say about this book other than to keep gushing about how swoony the romance was and how happy their interactions made me. I'm so glad that I finally shook off the nerves and dove into this because it was amazing. The only regret I have is that it's over and I already can't wait to read it again at some point because this has fast become one of my favourite romances—and definitely one of my top reads in 2021! All I can say is READ IT! Also, I thought I'd share some content warnings below because there are some topics and events that may be triggering for readers, so please read with care ❤️
CW/TW: Sexual harassment, mental abuse (between mentor/mentee, recounted), death of a parent (pancreatic cancer)
The whole story overall I really enjoyed, it was cute and sooooooo awkward in some cases but I liked how they had some kind of history and how they both just made the best of an awkward situation.
The thing I didn’t get was why people hated Adam so much… okay so he’s strict and people struggle with his expectations… but in the end they have amazing results and are prepared for the future and their careers. I get it, he’s a dick and maybe he could explain stuff more gently, but he’s doing his job…. And he excels at it…
Also the miscommunication…. Ahhhhh. Now that had me internally screaming half the book… the fake dating? I get it. Olive lying in SOME cases.. okay….. but when you literally have the chance to tell the guy you like that’s it’s him and not someone else…. Why would you lie???? What did she have to lose? Him saying no? They still would’ve gone through with the plan at least she would’ve known what he feels…
What I did like was the whole chapter 20 and exposing Tom. God that guy is an ass. And if I were Adam I would at least broken his nose. But getting him fired and all that is good as well.
I loved they got their happy ending after all the drama.
Also….. I was so giggling when olive said it’s always one bed, like girl, we know the drill, and then it was disappointing they had two, but the spicy scene definitely made up for that lmao…
What was weird was the third person… but that’s probably a me problem. I got so used to first person books. It did bug me a lot in the beginning but after a while I got used to it…
Overall - I definitely have some things I didn’t love or frustrated me but it was a good book. I enjoyed it and it was a good distraction from all my uni stuff going on
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
"The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood is an enchanting and delightfully funny romantic comedy that adds an academic twist to the classic enemies-to-lovers trope. With its witty banter, endearing characters, and the perfect blend of humor and heart, this book had me hooked from the start.
Olive Smith, a PhD student in biology, shows us the ups and downs of being a woman in STEM. Her career is put on the line after meeting the charming and enigmatic Dr. Adam Carlsen. Sparks fly and witty banter ensues in a strained proffessional partnership-turned-romance.
This was such a refreshing read, with exciting plot twists and well-developed characters. The story went beyond the classic rom-com by incorporating intellectually stimulating details as well as an emotionally satisfying plot line (still thinking about their twitter banter). The perfect read for understanding the impacts of the glass ceiling for women in STEM, written by a woman in STEM. Considering this was her debut novel, I am thoroughly impressed!
I also love Ali Hazelwood's writing style! I was engaged with laugh-out-loud moments and steamy one-liners; a well-paced, immersive read that I could not put down until completion + LOVE THE DEMISEXUAL REP, was amazing and heartwarming to see this rare bit of representation in fiction.
Ultimately, "The Love Hypothesis" is not just a story about love; it's a celebration of passion, hard work, and the courage to follow one's heart. It reminds us that even science and logic can't always predict matters of the heart. Sometimes, love is most beautiful experiment of all.
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Mas The Love Hypothesis? O hype é real. Pelo menos foi pra mim.
Eu lia, lia e queria continuar lendo - mesmo quando estava caindo de sono ou quando na sala de espera, o veterinário me chamou pra falar do meu cachorro.
Acho que o que me pegou na história é que já começou engraçada e se manteve assim. A Olive, a protagonista, é uma dessas personagens que é altamente gostável - e divertida (e com gostos meio esquisitos para café). O Adam, então, nem se fala. Ele é todo fofo e mesmo que seja "antagonistic and unapproachable", é de suspirar.
E mais: o livro é cheio de tropes - a própria Olive diz que é muito parecida com uma rom-com. Cada vez que me deparava com uma dessas tropes, achei que ia desgostar um pouco da história, mas muito pelo contrário, só me fez gostar mais E vibrar pelos dois e pelas situações.
A cena que eles finalmente ficam juntos foi muito crível. Não foi 'sugar-coated', sabe?! Foi real.
A Ali não fez heróis e heroínas tontos. Eles são inteligentes, cheio de medos e dúvidas reais e você torce o tempo todos por eles. De fato, a história é muito inteligente.
Pra minha sorte, no final do livro tinha uma excerpt do próximo livro da série. Só digo isso: Quando é que essa mulher vai lançá-lo??? Já quero pra hoje.
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The writing is witty, clever, with enticing spice scenes and a great miscommunication trope, executed to my complete satisfaction. I love the miscommunication in romances when they are done this well!
It also brought back the “joys” of the academia with lots of hours (including weekends) that were almost volunteering of how much the grads were paid, the “soul-sucking circle of hell” as Ali calls PhD programs ;)
For me, this was the first book (in romance genre) that deals with STEM, and I loved it!
I bought several paperbacks and gave it to my old academia colleagues, and it's also the type of the book I will re-read again.
For all STEM alumni, this is a must read, and I think for all romance fans as well, because the romance was out of charts.
This book placed Ali Hazelwood on my must-authors list. Whatever she puts out, I will read.
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Mi sono divertita a leggere il libro, la storia mi ha presa subito e mi ha tenuta incollata alle pagine fino alla fine, la lunghezza a mio avviso è giusta e anche se la storia in alcuni punti è forse un pochino inverosimile, non lo è mai troppo da stonare. Non mi è dispiaciuta nemmeno la narrazione in terza persona che di solito non amo. I personaggi secondari sono fantastici e anche gli intrecci della trama sono ben sviluppati. Super carini gli intro dei capitoli in stile teoria scientifica! Condivido una recensione che ho letto riguardo la parte spicy del romanzo (un po’ imbarazzante e secondo me dallo stile narrativo completamente sbagliato per la caratterizzazione dei personaggi), ma è solo una parentesi e quindi, per me, trascurabile.
Era la mia prima volta con questa autrice ed è stata una piacevole scoperta. Se avete voglia di una lettura leggera e che vi lasci il sorriso sulle labbra, siete nel posto giusto.