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Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
4.75
medium-paced

BETTER THAN I HOPED.

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After book two I went into this with low expectations, no pre-ordering, nada. And HALLELUJAH this was something I really enjoyed.

I absolutely adored Jack. He was a swoony love interest. I wish I had a physical copy to highlight many passages where he let out all the feels. I loved the way he pushed Elsie to choose herself and to see herself as someone of worth. Elsie and her super people pleasing ways hit me too. I could relate to that a lot and thank heavens she broke that unhealthy cycle. I loved watching her growth.

The academia politics and scholarly drama was all very interesting to me. It floated well in the background letting the romance shine but I still wanted to know what would happen with Elsie and her quest for a new job and the security she craves (and deserves). Truly a great rom-com. I laughed, cheered, swooned and fell in love with Jack and Elsie!

Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: strong
- Romance: 3-4 open door; high explicit
- Violence: low
- Trigger/Content Warnings: sexism, chronic illness (Type 1 Diabetes), death of a parent recounted