The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Reviewer: Susie Rivera, Reference Specialist
Genre: Romance
Suggested Age: Adults
What is This Book About? Olive Smith is a Ph.D. candidate in Standford University’s biology department. She tries to convince her friend Anh that she is in a relationship after Anh develops a crush on Olive’s ex. She does this by impulsively kissing the first guy she sees in the hallway–Adam Carlsen, a respected professor. Adam is known to be the toughest instructor in the department–teaching wise and personality wise. But, after talking about the kiss, they agree that a fake relationship would benefit them both and begin “dating.” When the fake dates turn into real feelings, emotions run high between the professor and student. Olive is forced to overcome sexism in her chosen field while she and Adam come to terms with their true feelings about each other.
My Review: If you can get over the very beginning of this book, it really is a great read. I just wasn’t quite convinced of the premise that a Ph.D student would just randomly kiss any guy in the department without thinking of the ramifications. But, the whole book is actually a satisfying romance. I wish Adam’s personality was a little more developed because I loved Olive’s. The competitive, academic environment led to additional tension and plot twists. If you like STEM romances or fake romances that become real ones, try this book!
Three Words That Describe This Book: Cute, Academic, Heartwarming
Give This a Try if You Like: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood, Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
Rating: 4/5