⭐ The Love Hypothesis Book Review

📚 Book Details

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📖 Book Synopsis

*As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn’t believe in lasting romantic relationships… but her best friend does, and that’s what gets her into this situation. To convince her best friend she’s dating, Olive kisses the first man she sees — and that man happens to be none other than Dr. Adam Carlsen, the brooding, hypercritical young professor who terrifies half the department.

When Adam agrees to keep up the charade, things get very real, very quickly… and Olive realises that sometimes love comes in unexpected lab-coat-wearing packages.*

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🧪 Story Summary (Spoiler-Free)

A chaotic STEM girl kisses the campus grump to prove a point…
and suddenly they’re fake dating in front of the entire department.

It’s cute, nerdy, awkward, sparkly, slow-burn deliciousness with pumpkin spice vibes and lab gossip in the background.

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💬 My Review

Okay bestie, this book is the equivalent of a soft jumper on a rainy day — warm, cozy, and slightly chaotic in the best way.

Characters:
Olive is the sweetest disaster. Anxious, overthinking, and trying SO hard to be a functioning adult in academia — relatable queen.
Adam?
ADAM?
Walking definition of “I’m scary to everyone except you.”
He’s tall, broody, emotionally constipated, but secretly soft as melted marshmallow fluff. Their chemistry? On fire. Their banter? Elite.

Plot & pacing:
The slow burn is REAL. The tension is chef’s-kiss perfect, the fake dating setup never drags, and the academic setting adds just enough realism without being heavy.

Setting:
The STEM campus vibes are spot-on — lab benches, grant worries, late-night experiments, the smell of burnt coffee, passive-aggressive academia drama… it’s all there and adds charm without overwhelming the romance.

Overall feel:
I laughed, squealed, side-kicked my feet, and physically cringed with secondhand embarrassment at Olive at least twice (lovingly).
It’s cute, witty, soft romance comfort-food.

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🎧 Narrators (Audiobook Section)

Narrator: Callie Dalton

Her performance hits every note — emotional, comedic, warm, and totally believable. She nails Olive’s internal spirals and gives Adam a deeper, steadier tone that works beautifully.

Would I recommend audio? Absolutely. It enhances every moment.

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💗 Tropes, Vibes & Favourite Quote

Vibes:
🎓 nerdy chaos • 💙 blue aesthetics • 😳 pining • ☕ pumpkin spice energy
📘 lab gossip • ✨ soft slow burn

Favourite Quote:

“Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man.”

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✨Fun Aesthetics

📸 AI Realistic Polaroid:

🎧 Spotify Playlist

📌 Pinterest Board:

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👍 Would I Recommend It?

YES — especially if you’re in the mood for something low-angst, fizzy, romantic, and easy to devour.

Perfect for fans of:
✔ fake dating
✔ clever-but-cute heroines
✔ soft grumpy MMCs
✔ cozy academia vibes
✔ comfort romances that make you kick your feet

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💬 Final Thoughts + Come Chat

The Love Hypothesis is warm, adorable, funny, and full of heart.
It’s the rom-com equivalent of a rainy-day cosy blanket with a pumpkin spice latte — gentle, comforting, and swoony.

💙 Come chat in the comments: Are you Team Grumpy Professors or Team Sunshine Scientists?