The Love Hypothesis

by Ali Hazelwood
The Love Hypothesis cover
Good Books rating 3.5
Romance
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  • ID: 1725
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-08
  • ISBN: 9780593336830
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Published: 2021-09-14
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4
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Paperback • £9.99

Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate, doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships, but she needs to convince her best friend Anh that she's dating. In a panic, she kisses the first man she sees—Adam Carlsen, a young professor known for being difficult. Surprisingly, Adam agrees to be her fake boyfriend, leading to a series of unexpected events that challenge Olive's carefully calculated theories on love. As their fake relationship progresses, Olive and Adam find themselves drawn to each other, complicating their professional lives and personal feelings. When a major science conference goes awry, Adam's support surprises Olive, and she begins to question whether their experiment is more than just a hypothesis. The Love Hypothesis is a charming and humorous exploration of love, science, and the unexpected turns life can take.

Reviews
Amazon · 2025-10-08
enchanting 4.00

The book is described as enchanting and delightfully funny, adding an academic twist to the classic enemies-to-lovers trope.

This Amazon reviewer finds The Love Hypothesis to be an enchanting and delightfully funny romantic comedy. They appreciate the academic twist added to the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, which makes the story unique and engaging. The reviewer enjoys the blend of humor and romance, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The story's charm and wit are highlighted as key strengths.

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    The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is an enchanting and delightfully funny romantic comedy.

    It adds an academic twist to the classic enemies-to-lovers trope.

    The story's charm and wit make it a must-read for fans of the genre.

Samantha Kilford · Samantha Kilford · 2022-07-31
adoring 4.50

The book is praised for its wit, humor, and the portrayal of a woman in STEM. The romance is described as swoon-worthy and the characters are engaging.

Samantha Kilford absolutely loved this book, highlighting its intelligence and humor. She particularly enjoyed the focus on a female protagonist working in STEM, finding it refreshing and inspiring. The romance is described as swoon-worthy, with the characters being well-developed and engaging. The reviewer found the book to be a delightful read that balances humor and heartwarming moments effectively.

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    It's smart, extremely funny, packed full of sass, and SO swoon worthy!

    I particularly loved Hazelwood's focus on being a woman working in STEM

    The characters are engaging and the romance is delightful

Overflowing Shelf · 2022-04-07
disappointing 1.50

The writing is criticized for being juvenile and over-the-top. The characters are seen as problematic and the storyline is considered repetitive.

The reviewer from Overflowing Shelf was quite critical of the book, finding the writing to be juvenile and over-the-top. They felt the characters were problematic and the storyline was repetitive and unbelievable. The reviewer also mentioned issues with the diversity of the characters, suggesting that the execution was not well-handled.

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    The writing is extremely juvenile and so over-the-top, repetitive and unbelievable.

    Huge problems with the characters as well.

    Diverse character representation was a miss.

What Kate Read Next · 2022-01-28
enjoyable 4.00

The book is described as a great romance novel that blends fanfiction with academia and uplifting elements. It is considered a feel-good read.

The reviewer from What Kate Read Next found the book to be a really great romance novel, comparing it to fanfiction meets academia meets women's uplifting fiction. They enjoyed the feel-good nature of the story and found it to be a delightful and entertaining read. The reviewer appreciated the blend of different genres and the overall positive vibe of the book.

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    I honestly think it is a really great romance novel.

    It is fanfiction meets academia meets women's uplit fiction.

    It is totally feel-good

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