Name: The Love Hypothesis
ISBN: 9781638082156

Ali Hazelwood

When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.

The Love Hypothesis

Someone

Chloe

Dory

Jenna-Lee Gordon

Sina

foteini

Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man 

Ananya Mehta

Cara Johnson

Miglė

María | @AltroReader

Lila Raymond

Andrea

Liz Walton

Emma Ouellet

Sarah 

Nour

Victoria

Darshini ✨

Amber Mostowyj

Anastasia Vogl

Senali Senanayake 

Pia 

Emilia Vulliamy

Celina Hoang Vo ♥︎

anabel gaish 

oui oui

lily

emma adkins 

Amelia

Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the farther away I stay from love, the better off I will be

I’m starting to wonder if this is what being in love is. Being okay with ripping yourself to shreds, so the other person can stay whole.

nanafark

Allison Detwiler

“Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man." 

grace hall 

Emma letkeman

“It will be fine, Olive." His smile softened. “And if not, at least it will be over." 

Abigail Mills

Alma 

The ghost of a smile appeared on his mouth, but he said nothing.

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 dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, 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 Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding...six-pack abs. Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

I loved this book the only two things that put me off was the smut in this book was not it for me and started making me cringe the whole way through and two i wish Adam confessed his love to her too instead of the book just ending on olive saying i love you idk but that felt a bit anticlimactic since its told in her pov like we know you love the boy i wanna hear Adam say it (Ik he technically said he loved her during the fight with Tom) but i would have really wanted something more TLDR: good book would recommend wish there was more

I promised back then that I will read this at the day before the movie adaptation comes out but I guess I can't wait 🤭 It feels like this is my first time reading hetero romance again and it didn't disappoint! Although some parts may came out as too cliche but it never failed to make me smile. 

I loved women in stem! I loved women thriving in what society told us that science is just meant for men. Love how Olive actually carried this whole book because she has the most of the lines and the most of the thoughts! (Where are Adam's?)

Tbh, I cant really say if Adam is one THE standards because this man had to wait for Olive to finally make the first move! He has a lot of years and he knows Olive. Gosh, the thought that what if it was a different man and it's not himmmm?? Anyway, loved his protective side and his devotion for CONSENT (he's a good researcher because he knows this!) and yes, it's the PhD for me.

Ps. I was a bit bothered by a lot use of em dash (—) in every chapter, likee let the person finish what he's/she's saying !! 🥲

stephie

I promised back then that I will read this at the day before the movie adaptation comes out but I guess I can't wait 🤭 It feels like this is my first time reading hetero romance again and it didn't disappoint! Although some parts may came out as too cliche but it never failed to make me smile. 

I loved women in stem! I loved women thriving in what society told us that science is just meant for men. Love how Olive actually carried this whole book because she has the most of the lines and the most of the thoughts! (Where are Adam's?)

Tbh, I cant really say if Adam is one THE standards because this man had to wait for Olive to finally make the first move! He has a lot of years and he knows Olive. Gosh, the thought that what if it was a different man and it's not himmmm?? Anyway, loved his protective side and his devotion for CONSENT (he's a good researcher because he knows this!) and yes, it's the PhD for me.

Ps. I was a bit bothered by a lot use of em dash (—) in every chapter, likee let the person finish what he's/she's saying !! 🥲

Mandie

my first ali book and i was not disappointed

Dalia

Takie prędzej 4,5 - gdyby nie było tak mocno opisanych scen , było to nie smaczne , tak książka sama w sobie bardzo urocza , ❤️ Znajdźcie mi takiego Adama ( ideał , lepiej bym go nie mogła opisać )

Michelle Dsouza

The Love Hypothesis is a fun, fast contemporary romance set in the world of academia, where a very logical scientist ends up in a very illogical situation: fake dating a grumpy, intimidating professor to solve a personal problem that has suddenly become everyone’s business. Predictably, the plan is “temporary,” the rules are “clear,” and everything is “under control” until it absolutely isn’t. What makes this one so easy to devour is the tone. It’s cute without being sugary, genuinely funny, and powered by great rom-com pacing. The main character is smart and endearing, and the romance has that satisfying slow-burn tension where you know what’s coming but you still want to scream “JUST KISS” every few chapters. I also loved the STEM setting, it gives the story a fresh backdrop and a lot of charm, especially if you’re into nerdy competence and workplace banter. It’s not trying to be deep literature, it’s here to entertain, swoon, and make you grin, and it does exactly that. Perfect comfort read energy.

Ana Isabel Sánchez Díez

La hipótesis del amor

Olive es un sol, Adam es un green flag andante, la dinámica entre ellos es adictiva desde el momento cero y el desarrollo del libro es suficientemente bueno para mantener enganchada a quienes no tienen ni idea de nada relacionado al mundo científico. 

Abril Pérez

Olive es un sol, Adam es un green flag andante, la dinámica entre ellos es adictiva desde el momento cero y el desarrollo del libro es suficientemente bueno para mantener enganchada a quienes no tienen ni idea de nada relacionado al mundo científico. 

Recomiendo 100%

Contemporary romance. Fake dating, slow burn and spice meets STEM/Academia. A bit predictable, but an easy read for someone who likes hallmark/romcom books. Although it was a simple read. This book does a good job touching on women’s discrimination in STEM and their struggles becoming scientists. It was a fun read overall. Who doesn’t love a HEA!!

Leah Diaz 

yani

Bien, me entretuvo, me desesperó y me hizo sonreír 

Jazmín Mejía

I am so excited that this book will become a new series next year. I've been re-reading this book fro a quiet times and the feels is just still there. 

micah

This was a cute, easy read but it didn’t totally blow me away. 

I really enjoyed the slow burn between Olive and Adam. It had some genuinely sweet moments that kept me reading but parts of the story felt a little predictable and overhyped for me. 

Still, it’s a fun, light romance when you’re in the mood for something nerdy, awkward, and a little swoony. Solid 3 stars!

Essence

This was a cute, easy read but it didn’t totally blow me away. 

I really enjoyed the slow burn between Olive and Adam. It had some genuinely sweet moments that kept me reading but parts of the story felt a little predictable and overhyped for me. 

Still, it’s a fun, light romance when you’re in the mood for something nerdy, awkward, and a little swoony. Solid 3 stars!

finally gave in and read this, and i ended up enjoying it much more than i thought i would! i can see why this is the book that catapulted ali hazelwood to fame — so far, i think it might actually be the best out of the books i’ve read by her. it has all her standard storytelling tropes laid out in their most refined form. did not realize i was reading it at such a timely moment w the movie? series? (i can never tell lol) coming out soon, so i’ll be tuning in!

lucia

Not to be dramatic, but The Love Hypothesis single-handedly revived my will to read. The slow burn? Immaculate. The tension? Had me kicking my feet, giggling, and putting the book down just to process. And the fact that it wasn’t dual perspective?? Honestly so refreshing – it just flowed effortlessly, and I was hooked from page one.

Olive and Adam’s dynamic had me obsessed. The character development felt so real that by the end I was basically part of their friend group (in my mind). I can’t remember the last time a romance gave me such a serotonin boost. 10/10, would fake date a grumpy professor again.

Jasmine Dykes

Not to be dramatic, but The Love Hypothesis single-handedly revived my will to read. The slow burn? Immaculate. The tension? Had me kicking my feet, giggling, and putting the book down just to process. And the fact that it wasn’t dual perspective?? Honestly so refreshing – it just flowed effortlessly, and I was hooked from page one.

Olive and Adam’s dynamic had me obsessed. The character development felt so real that by the end I was basically part of their friend group (in my mind). I can’t remember the last time a romance gave me such a serotonin boost. 10/10, would fake date a grumpy professor again.

Un libro bastante fácil de leer. Mayormente lo leía en mi tiempo libre. Me encanto el tema de las ciencias y la dinámica de los personajes. 

Yoli

Lucy Williams

Take a shot everytime Olive says “sorry”.

Chloé Dupèré

olivia meintel 

the line about being able to fit one of her whole breasts in his mouth was so insane i had to knock the rating down because when i read that i absolutely lost it.

zoe m

Can only exist in imagination. Don’t like writing style, so confusing. But at least it was a fun read

korfai 

Charlotte Helie 

I love this trope. Made me a cringe a little at a few spots, but can’t really expect anything different.

Emilee Keawe Oldroyd

Jessica Kovalick

listen this book is fun, but also im just kinda picky about whats a good rom to me, but its still a fun turn your brain off read. 

that being said, this was reylo fic and you can kinda tell, because to me im just not invested in these characters/didnt really feel their chemistry. which makes sense cause in fanfic you dont have to develop that people just go already invested. the main girl character is also annoying and dumb. man is texting her “wish you were here” and shes like damn, too bad he doesnt like me :(. and its like girl lol. additionally we have to hear how evil the main guy is every other sentence and like the worst thing he does is tell someone their research isnt good and like, thats not evil? thats just being a good professor. 

ALSO this book really did piss me off in the first 5 pages, canada does have thanksgiving. its just on a different day!!!!!!

alice l

listen this book is fun, but also im just kinda picky about whats a good rom to me, but its still a fun turn your brain off read. 

that being said, this was reylo fic and you can kinda tell, because to me im just not invested in these characters/didnt really feel their chemistry. which makes sense cause in fanfic you dont have to develop that people just go already invested. the main girl character is also annoying and dumb. man is texting her “wish you were here” and shes like damn, too bad he doesnt like me :(. and its like girl lol. additionally we have to hear how evil the main guy is every other sentence and like the worst thing he does is tell someone their research isnt good and like, thats not evil? thats just being a good professor. 

ALSO this book really did piss me off in the first 5 pages, canada does have thanksgiving. its just on a different day!!!!!!

0.5 bc i cant give it a zero. bad writing cliche tropes too much happening. ahn and malcolm and holden being there for diversity points took years off my life and so did the sorry excuse for sex scene which imo added nothing to the book. we need better conflicts in romance novels that dont revolve around someone harassing a woman and her LI in turn fighting them. its cringey! and not in a fun way! like half the book could have been cut away. why did characters act like teenagers YOURE GROWN. i wish this had stayed on ao3. 

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