Introduction
Author's Name - Ali Hazelwood
Published - 14 September 2021
Page count - 384
Age Limit - 14+
Genres - Romance, Fiction, New Adult
About The Author
Ali Hazelwood is the pen name of an Italian neuroscience professor and writer of love novels. Her stories center around women in STEM fields and academia. Her debut novel, The Love Hypothesis, was a New York Times stylish dealer.
Hazelwood was born and raised in Italy and lived in Japan and Germany before moving to the United States to pursue herPh.D. in neuroscience. During her graduate study, Hazelwood delved into brain stimulation and cognitive neuroscience. Hazelwood currently works full-time as a professor. She has a husband and two cats.
About the book
As a third- timePh.D. seeker, Olive Smith does not believe in lasting romantic connections-- but her stylish friend does, and that is what got her into this situation. satisfying Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever later was always going to take further than hand-crimpy Jedi mind tricks Scientists bear evidence.
So, like any tone-esteeming biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a youthful hotshot professor-- and well-known burro.
This is why Olive is appreciatively floored when Stanford's reigning lab dictator agrees to keep her facade a secret and be her fake swain. But when a big wisdom conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and indeed more unyielding. six-pack abs.
Suddenly their little trial feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a thesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope. One of the best romance books out there. This swoon-worthy story is funny, cute, and smart.
This book is one of those kinds that make us fall in love with the characters and reminds us why we love reading in the first place. It got me hooked from the very first page. It is not only about the characters falling in love but also deals with a lot of mature themes like sexual harassment, bullying in college/work, and power abuse.
“I wish you could see yourself the way I see you” -Adam
The love between Olive and Adam developed sluggishly, with a plenitude of pressure and swish. The premise to set up the commonplace of fake courting was a little silly, but once you get past that, the rest is nothing short of sweet and satisfying.
Adam is reticent in the morning, but he soon thaws and warms up to Olive's grim cheer and good-natured teasing. His support of her in their participating field is particularly touching and it made me root indeed harder for this couple.
This book shows how people can fall in love in strange circumstances.
The plot is fairly predictable yet interesting to read and the fake dating trope adds just the right amount of fun. The book is fast-paced, engaging, witty, and unexpectedly emotional at times.
Olive is a relatable, cute, dorky woman we all would love to be friends with. Adam is the dream man that every woman envisions in her life, he is cold at first but becomes the most loving man for Olive after he falls for her. He is kind to her and listens to her.
The End Note
The book is a fast read so people who like slow-burn stories might not like this book. Adam is a terrible professor and the type of person that makes you hate academia. He is so mean to his students, to the point that multiple students of his had left his office crying.
This book barely has any character development and the characters are also immature. The intimate scenes are poorly written and awkward to read. The romance feels forced as the other side characters are forcing them to interact. The professor and student trope might make it uncomfortable to read for a few people.
My rating for the book is 3.5/5
You can buy a copy of this book from amazon - The Love Hypothesis
Written By - Soumi Chatterjee
Edited By - Riya Dabas
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