5 Stars


The Book At A Glance

Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate, doesn’t believe in love—but to convince her best friend otherwise, she impulsively kisses the first man she sees: grumpy, brilliant professor Adam Carlsen. When he agrees to keep up the fake-dating act, their pretend relationship starts to feel surprisingly real. As academic chaos, career pressures, and undeniable chemistry collide, Olive learns that love might be the trickiest experiment of all.

Bookish Thoughts

If you’re in the mood for a spicy, feel-good romance featuring a smart and determined woman in STEM, this book is for you. It perfectly blends humor, heart, and heat, all while showcasing the challenges and triumphs of balancing school, love, and identity.


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My Review


The Love Hypothesis follows Olive, a PhD student whose life is consumed by research—and a love life that’s virtually nonexistent. Everything changes when she accidentally kisses the brooding professor, Adam, and the two agree to enter a fake relationship that ends up benefiting them both.


I absolutely loved this novel—the writing style, the characters, the plot—truly everything about it worked for me. Olive is a fantastic main character who perfectly captures the chaos and exhaustion of being an overworked grad student constantly stumbling into awkward situations. Adam, on the other hand, is the ideal brooding professor type—quiet and intense on the surface, but with a soft, caring side that comes out beautifully as the story unfolds.


The supporting characters were equally wonderful, each bringing humor, heart, and loyalty to the story (with one notable exception—no spoilers!). I adored the academic setting; it felt authentic, smart, and added a refreshing twist to the romance. The relationship between Olive and Adam was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy, and watching them slowly get to know each other was both funny and tender.


The ending tied everything together in such a satisfying way and left me genuinely excited to dive deeper into Ali Hazelwood’s world. The Love Hypothesis is a charming, heartfelt, and intelligent romance that completely lives up to the hype.


“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.”

Ali Hazelwood

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Other Books by the Author

Some of Ali Hazelwood’s other acclaimed works include Deep End, Bride, Check & Mate, and many more.

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Literary Pairing

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang follows a math genius who hires an escort to learn about relationships, but their arrangement turns into something deeper and more emotional. Sweet, sexy, and heartfelt—perfect for fans of smart, awkward heroines and slow-burn chemistry.

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Shelf To Table

Pumpkin Spice Coffee: A pumpkin spice coffee is a cozy, aromatic beverage that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Rich, smooth coffee is blended with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, often complemented by a touch of sweet pumpkin flavor and creamy milk or whipped cream.


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