The Love Hypothesis Paperback – September 14, 2021

I first read The Love Hypothesis back in August 2022, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorites. So when I heard a collector’s edition was being released, I didn’t even hesitate—I needed it. And wow, it absolutely delivers!The redesigned cover is even more stunning in person, and the foil-stamped book sleeve makes it feel like a true keepsake. The new endpapers, featuring beautifully illustrated scenes of Olive and Adam by Lilith Saur, are a perfect touch. I also loved the STEM-inspired stenciled page edges—such a clever detail!Inside, there are cute, nerdy chapter doodles scattered throughout, which made the reading experience even more fun. But the real treat? A bonus chapter with that kiss, this time from Adam’s point of view. Trust me, it’s everything fans could want and more.This edition is a book lover’s dream—thoughtful, gorgeous, and completely collector-worthy!*************************************************************🎧Audiobook review from August 2022🎧If you told me a fake-dating, science-loving romance would have me rooting from the prologue, I’d have raised an eyebrow—then immediately hit play on the audiobook. Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis hooked me so hard I’m pretty sure Adam and Olive moved into my brain rent-free. Olive’s adorably nerdy charm and her journey to embrace both her scientist smarts and womanly confidence had me cheering her on throughout the whole book!And then there’s Adam. A hot, smart guy with a dry sense of humor and surprisingly great bedroom skills. Honestly, what more could you ask for?The audiobook really brought the story to life. Teddy Hamilton’s voice made Adam impossible not to love, and Callie Dalton captured Olive perfectly. If you want a romance that feels real and fun, this one’s a winner—especially on audio.

I think I put off reading this for so long because all the hype scared me. But let me tell you, it totally SURPASSES the hype!First, we need more books with women in STEM. And we need to see their struggles because they're real and everyone deserves to be seen in fiction. Ali's accurate portrayal of Olive's and Anh's experiences will help shed light and break down barriers. I didn't need to understand the science to completely love that aspect.On that note, this book flirts beautifully with a broad commercial audience and a very niche one. Well done!Second, this is told solely from Olive's POV and that was a brilliant choice. The voice is so unique and specific and very Olive that I almost forgot it was written in the third person. It's charming and quirky and enhances the story.Does that mean Adam comes off a little hard to read or understand? Absolutely. But watching Olive tease out details, learning about him alongside her, is part of the joy of this story. And because we don't have the same blind spots Olive has, we can see how much he cares for her WAY before she does. Being with her as she finally figures it out was delightful.Third, and this is my favorite part, the demisexual representation is incredible and so very necessary. While it exists in Olive's coding and isn't ever said, it's rare to find it done so well. And Ali is masterful at it! It makes sense that Olive would repeat certain things (like Adam's size or how hot he is) -- she's never experienced this kind of interest or attraction before and she's learning about it.The secondary characters are great -- I want a Malcolm in my life -- and the pacing is lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will recommend it to everyone!

Alright you guys... Buckle up because this review is going to literally just be a random conglomeration of thoughts I typed out while reading this incredible book.First off... when I tell you I was giggling like a madwoman, screaming into an empty house laughing and also crying (both sad and happy tears)??? NO. JOKE.I LOVED the STEM in this book. As a science major (technically exercise science, but still close enough to where I took classes well into the science field), this was brilliant and so insanely fun to read! This setting was awesome because it was a school setting, however the ages were older than fresh into college. It was brilliant!When I tell you this book had all the best tropes in one... oh my god. Seriously!!!!! Grumpy hero, sunshine heroine, fake dating, slow burn... plus MORE??? Yes. I did say there's more! Isn't it wonderful??Before I go into more depth of my love for the main characters, I have to say the friendships and side characters in this book were amazing! I loved the combined group of friends from both Olive and Adam. They were so endearing and lovable and I can't wait for books about them (because there was definitely the hinted possibility for some of these characters to have their own books... I will do anything for more books of these characters by this author!!!)!Alrighty. Now onto some of my favorite characters: Olive and Adam. Like don't even get me started on this being a reconstructed Reylo story, because my heart legit sings for that!!! You can totally see the inspiration in these characters and it's incredible!Olive: this girl was just downright awesome. I would adore being her friend. And she is not only an incredible girl, but an outstanding friend. She is so selfless. The lengths that she goes through to make sure her best friend is happy is so heartwarming and you just can't help but fall in love with her heart because it is just pure and sweet.Adam. Freaking. Carlsen. That's it. He's perfect. The perfect broody man. PERFECT. PERFECT. PERFECT.Here's a glimpse into my brain during a scene:Adam... muscles... lotttttts of muscles... moving a truck with a dead battery... the sweat... What I wouldn't give to have Adam Carlsen call me a smarts with a small grin or smirk... To answer that question, I would give literally anything.Can you tell this broke my brain?The way that Adam cared for Olive (in all ways... wink wink) was absolutely beautiful. He learned her so well and was able to be the support and love she hadn't had in so long. And it broke my heart just as much as it halted it because my goodness... it was the sweetest thing to see him being everything he possibly could be for her. And only her.Alright, as you can tell, I easily became absolutely obsessed with this book. I have been looking forward to it ever since I first heard about it (before it became popular on the social media platforms, yes I'm very proud of that thank you very much) and it absolutely lived up to and absolutely exceed and obliterated all expectations I had. This book has engrained itself in my brain and my heart and is an all time favorite that I will be sure to force people to read for the rest of my life because it is sheer perfection.