Did I only really prioritize reading this for the Adam Driver-esque love interest? Absolutely. Overall, I really enjoyed the second half of this book, but the first half was definitely slow going for me. I saw this book portrayed as high-ish spice a lot and if you’re reading it for that, don’t let yourself be disappointed. There’s only 1-2 scenes and they are good, BUT you should read this more for the cutesy slow-burn instead. 

Things I liked: 
🧪I loved the banter between Olive and Adam. She is such a sunshine character while he is on like “do not disturb” mode 95% of the time. It’s giving sexy, big brained, well-educated debate energy.
🧪Loved the representation of women in STEM and their active involvement in trying to bring more women into the fields. This was Anh’s only redeeming quality for me. 
🧪We love a protective boyfriend scene 🥵 Also, what spice there was, was quite well written and had me in my feelings (minus the entire breast in his mouth bit lol). 
🧪The big reveal at the end regarding Adams feelings for Olive and the length for which he had been pining? Say fucking less. 


Things I didn’t like: 

🧪The reason for the fake dating was honestly dumb and trivial. I’m sorry your grown adult friend doesn’t believe that you’re okay with her dating a guy you went out with what, three times (MAYBE), but that’s not really your problem at that point. 
🧪Best friend in question, Anh, was so immature! She is so unprofessional and intrusive the entire book it made my blood boil. 
🧪Some of the situations where Olive and Adam were forced to interact also felt unprofessional to me. I guess maybe I’m picturing a really uptight doctoral college program but in what world do professors run around shirtless with their peers and students at a program sponsored picnic? Just seemed weird to me but maybe I’m being too picky. 
🧪I love Adam (again probably extra biased because he’s portrayed to look like A.D.) but sometimes he gives pick me energy like “I’m not like most guys” energy. God forbid you like chocolate, man.