Review: Hazelwood’s sequel “Love on the Brain” brings on the heat! 

 

Like her debut novel, Hazelwood’s newest release is told from the point-of-view of a woman in STEM: Dr. Bee Königswasser. Bee is a neuroscientist that is invited to co-lead the project of her dreams. There is only one catch, she has to work alongside Levi Ward, her arch nemesis from grad school. The longer the two are forced to work in proximity to each other, the more Bee begins to realize that Levi isn’t the man she thought he was. 

 

Hazelwood’s use of the enemies-to-lovers and workplace romance tropes are absolutely delightful. 

 

I also enjoyed getting a glimpse into the love interest’s perspective for the first time, which is what makes “Love on the Brain” different from the rest of Hazelwood’s other works. Through direct messages written by Levi on his Twitter account, the reader is able to gain insight into his character. He bares his heart to Bee and is not afraid to be vulnerable, which is something that I admire. 

 

With Levi at her side, Bee finds the strength to learn how to love again after a life of instability. The two push each other to grow as individuals and that is what makes their connection so electric on the page. 

 

While the writing is formulaic at times and does not wildly differ from her previous publications, “Love on the Brain” is an addicting read that leaves no romance reader wanting.