Love and Gravity

by Samantha Sotto
Love and Gravity cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Magical Realism
Technical
  • ID: 2565
  • Added: 2025-10-15
  • Updated: 2025-10-15
  • ISBN: 9780399593246
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books
  • Published: 2017-02-07
  • Reviews: 3

Love and Gravity is a captivating novel that intertwines the lives of a young Isaac Newton and Andrea Louviere, a girl living in present-day San Francisco. Their connection begins when Andrea, as a child, sees Isaac through a mysterious crack in her wall. Over the years, their bond deepens through letters, leading Andrea on a quest to uncover their shared destiny. The story explores themes of love, time, and the choices that define our lives, all while offering a unique perspective on historical events and personal growth. This novel is praised for its imaginative blend of romance, history, and paranormal elements, making it a compelling read that challenges the boundaries of time and reality. The emotional depth and originality of the story have captivated readers, making it a standout in the genre of magical realism.

Reviews
Goodreads · 2017-02-07
Enchanting 4.00

The reviewer found the book to be a quick and absorbing read, perfect for fans of romantic and time-bending stories.

This book is a delightful mix of romance and time travel, with a unique twist on historical figures. The story is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish, making it a great choice for anyone who loves a good love story with a touch of the supernatural.

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    In this unforgettable novel for fans of One Day and The Time Traveler's Wife, a young Isaac Newton falls in love with a girl living in modern-day.

    The premise is fanciful, but Sotto is reliably good at traveling along life's offbeat paths.

    Andrea Louviere first sees Newton when she's seven, after a crack in time brings him to her backyard.

The Lit Bitch · Andrea · 2017-02-07
Captivating 4.50

Andrea loved the book, finding it a quick and absorbing read that she could have finished in one sitting.

Andrea thoroughly enjoyed this book, praising its unique storyline and the way it weaves together romance and time travel. She found the characters relatable and the plot engaging, making it a compelling read for fans of romantic fiction.

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    Overall I really loved this book and felt like it was a quick, absorbing read.

    And by quick I mean I could have read it in one sitting!

    It's a unique story with an intricately-woven plot and tons of surprises.

Tomebound · 2017-02-04
Brilliant 4.50

The reviewer praises the book's craftsmanship and intricate plot, calling it a rare gem of a book.

This book is a masterfully crafted tale that combines romance, history, and the supernatural. The reviewer was impressed by the author's ability to weave a complicated plot into a beautiful and intellectual story that is both romantic and thought-provoking.

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    It is a book that is created with such craftsmanship, it only takes an incredibly talented novelist to weave in such a complicated plot combined...

    Thoughtful, magical, and alive with romantic alchemy, Love and Gravity is a rare gem of a book, both intellectual and beautiful.

    Samantha Sotto has outdone herself with this captivating and enchanting story.

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