Love, Theoretically

Ali Hazelwood really knows how to make a former academic feel validated, if anything else. Jack and Elsie were both characters that I wasn't sure how to feel about. I don't think I actually like Elsie, at the end of the day, though I can completely understand and empathize with her struggles with adjuncting and desire to find something better. The conflict with her mentor seemed too easily solved. Jack was enigmatic and never quite completely materialized for me. Overall, I enjoyed myself. If Goodreads allowed half-stars I'd give it a 3.5. Hazelwood's strengths remain the same, compared to The Love Hypothesis. The story is full of typical romance tropes that, if you love them, make the story super satisfying. And if you don't, well... at least you know what you're getting. She doesn't reinvent the wheel, but she does give you a really high-quality tire, at least.