Love, Theoretically

Bookseller recommendation

“Elsie’s pathological people pleasing, how her mentor’s ARCH ENEMY sees right through it, the academic feuding (inspired by a true story), her hilarious inner monologue, his YEARNING, the diabetes and ace and demisexuality rep, can we hear it. FOR. THE. STEAM., THE STEAM, PEOPLE! I couldn’t put it down. This is my favorite Ali Hazelwood yet! ”

— Megan • Underground Books

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“This starts as a tale of miscommunication, rival academics, and undeniable chemistry. It morphs into a truth-telling journey for our heroine Elsie Hannaway. She is a “Mirrorball” girlie who hasn’t given herself the chance to figure out what she really wants until a Jack Smith, brother to her fake boyfriend and lauded MIT professor, is the one to call her on her BS. Hazelwood always delivers the comedy and a forgone hero but has really grown in showing the vulnerability of the heroine and growth of character. A charming and heart-stirring read. ”

— Lissa • Book Club Bar

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“Since I'm still recovering from how much I loved The Love Hypothesis, having an Adam and Olive cameo in this book was EVERYTHING! Thank you Ali! Ali has done it again - Love, Theoretically is a great, addictive, hard to put down read. I loved the characters and how fully formed and human her characters always feel. I'm also a sucker for an enemies to lover, forced proximity, he fell first romance - which Ali does better than anyone! If you need me, I'll be (not so) patiently awaiting Ali's next book.”

— Lindsay • Bank Square Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Ali Hazelwood has done it again. With an immediate sell to adjunct professors (or us kids of adjunct professors who know the struggle all too well) this novel speaks to womanhood, people pleasing, and all the STEM nerds looking for love. A truly engaging plot with incredibly well written, woman led sex scenes to boot. This book truly has it all!”

— Nyawira • Page 158 Books

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“Fun fast paced romance. Enjoyed the added family trauma aspects that shape characters. ”

— Rosalyn • PRINTED

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“Love, Theoretically combines meme-based humor, sizzling romantic tension, soul-searching personal growth, and blazing critiques of the glaring disparities in academia. This book isn’t just awesome in theory — it’s a proven fact!”

— Sarah Knapp • Inkwood Books NJ

Bookseller recommendation

“I love this book so much! I cried halfway through at the job offer reveal because I felt so emotionally connected and related to Elsie that it was too much not to feel what she felt. This is by far my favorite Ali Hazelwood book yet - so much STEM, so much spice, many laughs, terrible jokes, and heartfelt connections. I really enjoyed Elsie and her struggles and journey through the academic world and coming to terms with who she is. Also - Jack! Definitely perfect book boyfriend material and a complex character. <3 This is a comfort book and the perfect audiobook escape!”

— Anna • The Well-Read Moose