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Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
3.0
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The start was a bit rough for me, I struggled to feel anything for the characters at first. (Also, why is Bee’s last name a chemical compound??). And while I deeply admire Marie Curie as a STEM girlie myself, the number of Marie Curie references felt a little too much after a while. 

That said, once I got more into the story, it became a fun and charming read. I really enjoyed the slow burn between Bee and Levi; their chemistry was chef's kiss. It was also refreshing to see some critique of standardized testing and “sausage referencing”, the way certain spaces (especially in STEM) can still be boys-club coded and subtly gatekeep against women's opinions and ideas.

Overall, it was a good time; sweet, funny, and full of nerdy charm.