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Love on the Brain
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new STEMinist rom-com in which a scientist is forced to work on a project with her nemesis--with explosive results. Like an avenging, purple-haired Jedi bringing balance to the mansplained universe, Bee Knigswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project--a literal dream come true after years scraping by on the crumbs of academia--Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward. Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. And sure, he caught her in his powerfully corded arms like a romance novel hero when she accidentally damseled in distress on her first day in the lab. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school--archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away. Now, her equipment is missing, the staff is ignoring her, and Bee finds her floundering career in somewhat of a pickle. Perhaps it's her occipital cortex playing tricks on her, but Bee could swear she can see Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas...devouring her with those eyes. And the possibilities have all her neurons firing. But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there's only one question that matters: What will Bee Knigswasser do?
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Zigsreads
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood
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best ali hazel wood book (so far)

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JenReadsAlot
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Mehso-so

Not bad, but not my favorite by the author.

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Shannon_McKinney
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Mehso-so

Decent enemies to lovers trope. A little slower paced.

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Kristy_K
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3.5 Stars

It was fun to read the nemesis to lover plot and see women in STEM. Very obvious where everything was going from the start, but still a great escapist read. I just wish the miscommunication piece didn‘t go on for so long. This also seemed very similar to Hazelwood‘s first novel, but since I‘d seen other reviews already saying that, I think that helped me temper my expectations and allowed me to enjoy this for what it was.

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Bookish_Gal
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Mehso-so

Loved some parts, didn‘t like others. Character wise, I liked Levi and only kinda got Bee. Caught on to Ali‘s book type. Science woman falls for tall and strong other stem guy. I love how sweet Levi is. This is one of her earliest books, and so it did feel closer to a rough draft than her later stories. Quick plot move around. That ending twist got me and I wish it made more sense. As in, I wish I could‘ve see how it made sense.

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themonaisa
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood
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Can‘t believe I bailed on Ali Hazelwood!!! 😭 It just felt like the same plot generated story. As much as I LIVE for her books, once you‘ve read a couple, you really have read them all. Also, her friend was so annoying and just pushed it to being a total no from me

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ravenlee
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Mehso-so

A good book, but not a great one. I‘ve much preferred other AH books, but I did enjoy most of it. The climax was odd, I saw the miscommunications coming miles away; the supporting characters were mostly fun. I liked Levi‘s relationship with his friend‘s widow and daughter. My big annoyance was 👆🏼; I get that Levi‘s family is military all the way, but there isn‘t an Air Force base in Houston. Seems like that could have been fixed pretty easily.

TheBookHippie My daughter‘s friend was stationed in San Antonio I think. Lackland. But that right there is a pet peeve of mine in books 😵‍💫 6mo
ravenlee @TheBookHippie I am extremely bothered by details like this! As an AF brat/veteran/spouse it bugs me, but really it‘s these small things that could so easily be checked! I went to an air show at Lackland when I was stationed at Randolph. Tons of military based around San Antonio. Just not in Houston! 6mo
TheBookHippie @ravenlee I was east coast as an Army Brat. Harrisburg. Cumberland. 6mo
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lauramisiara
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood
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Possibly not as good as her first book but I was still pretty hooked throughout the story and read it pretty quickly. I love how these books can be funny and a great pass time. I love the accuracy of much of the science. However, I was not a fan of all the mentions from popular seemingly known scientists. The book is highly predictive overall but still enjoyed the storyline.

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mdemanatee
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I can tell the miscommunications being set up are going to frustrate me but I am also sure I will tear through this audiobook regardless

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Agabriv
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Mehso-so

Not a pick because I liked some parts hated others. But could relate to overthinker Bee, I think that‘s why I couldn‘t stop reading it.

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OriginalCyn620
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Playing catch up!
#12booksof2023

Andrew65 Love the cover, not a book I am aware of. 10mo
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CrystalE02
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Pickpick

Love this book!!! The plot was good. I love the idea of women being supported in the science field. I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars.

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MartinaLove
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Mehso-so

I liked it but it wasn't my favorite. I thought the story was missing something. I was a little bit bored. I loved Levi but didn't care about the other characters .

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jamield1911
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Mehso-so

I'm quite disappointed with this one. I loved The Love Hypothesis, but this didn't deliver the charm.
I found Bee incredibly irritating. The amount of times she mentions Marie Curie annoyed me but nowhere near as much as how she rambled on about veganism and every food was "vegan *insert any food item ever here*" we get it. Bore off.
Levi was cute, but he seemed to be a complete copy of Adam from TLH.
I couldn't decide between a so-so and a pan.

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SupiciouslySmall
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood
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I think I liked this better than Love, Theoretically but I think I just liked the heroine a bit more? After reading two of Hazelwood‘s books in a row the male characters are SO similar and not fleshed out enough it left me wanting. But I think I like Levi better than Jack?? Also is it said like “levy” or like the jeans? Someone tell me!

julesG I think the narrator of the audiobook pronounced the E like in "me" and the Y like in "my" 1y
SupiciouslySmall Ah thank you!! So the jeans it is! 1y
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lumbricuslibri
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Pickpick

I honestly don‘t remember much from The Love Hypothesis but I do know I definitely like LOTB more!

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lumbricuslibri
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Finally got my custom PopSocket!

Tagged book: 32% - I‘m liking this more than TLH.

Go away, I‘m reading! 😝

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lumbricuslibri
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Science doesn‘t work like that.

julesG I am certain a lot of scientists wish it would work like that, but you're right, it doesn't. 1y
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lumbricuslibri
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood

Ah. The classic miscommunication trope. It‘s frustrating, but I still love me some romance reads in-between fantasy books.

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Amandakay
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Mehso-so

Like an avenging, purple-haired Jedi bringing balance to the mansplained universe, Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project—a literal dream come true after years scraping by on the crumbs of academia—Marie would accept without hesitation.

+ LOVED Levi
- took about 100 pages to get into it almost DNF but Im happy I kept going

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Skeeterisme
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Pickpick

Adorable

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Amandakay
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Looking forward to reading throughout this rainy weekend! @Andrew65

Andrew65 Best of luck 😁 2y
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Sharpeipup
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Listening to this one at work - hoping to lighten the mood in the office.

Zoes_Human Your mouse is AMAZING 😻 2y
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Booksbymybed
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Pickpick

A quick romcom for a break. The neuroscience bits were very interesting, thus “pick”. The banter was ok. Other than that it was pretty much just like any other book by this author that I‘ve read, even down to character‘s physiques and turn of events🥱. Mature content. But it was a quick read, and now I can hopefully settle on my next book.

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Shievad
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood
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Book 2 in the Love Hypothesis series. This book is completely independent from the first one. Enemies to lovers romance book. The field of neuroscience is very dear to my heart so I loved all the references and chapter titles. The misunderstandings between Bee and Levi were a bit frustrating at times but overall I enjoyed the book.

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TheHungryBookworms
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Pickpick

This was cute. I found myself rolling my eyes with some interactions between Bee and Levi, but that's OK. The story was good enough to keep me invested. I don't read much romance, but I enjoyed this one and also enjoyed the love hypothesis. I might check more of her work soon.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Sci.Cricketts
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Mehso-so

The Love Hypothesis was much better, but if you are looking for something similar this is it! The end was pretty predictable.

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Crystal83
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood
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I finished this book late last night. I did enjoy the book, but not as much as the Love Hypothesis. It was still a good book to read. I enjoyed Bee and Levi very much. I will be reading more of this author's work. I rated this book a 3 out of 5 stars!!!

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Bookbuyingaddict
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Mehso-so

Easy to read escapist romp perfect for a quick read or to take on holiday almost as good as LH but I think 🤔 I‘m done now with the scientist love theme but still a good read

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Bookbuyingaddict
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Valentines 💘 buddy reading starting tomorrow if anyone wants to join us ? ☺️
#buddyread
#valetinesreads
#spreyededges
@supanovashelley

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OriginalCyn620
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Found #pantone2023 matches for this recent read!

Clwojick Perfect!!! 2y
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OriginalCyn620
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Pickpick

Loved this one and I tore right through it! Hazelwood is now an auto-buy author for me.

#bookspinbingo - this is my #bookspin for this month
#fabulousfebruary

Andrew65 Brilliant 👏👏👏 2y
Graciouswarriorprincess I have read all of her books and loved them! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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BarkingMadRead
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I like to read fun books at my Panera breakfasts, so it‘s my #doublebookspin this morning! @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 2y
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OriginalCyn620
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The tagged book is at the very top of my stack this month, and it turns out it‘s my #bookspin pick! I love It when things work out! 😂
Also excited for my #doublespin as I usually really enjoy the Audible Originals.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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OriginalCyn620
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#Loveathon2023 starts today! I am focusing on romance all month, but these books are priorities. The tagged book is at the tippy top of the list!

#loveathon

Clwojick I enjoyed the tagged book. Especially the “there then gone” cat. 😺 2y
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BethM
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Rearing and cocoa while I attempt sleep training

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Squidonland
Love on the Brain | Ali Hazelwood

“I understand. I can be patient. I‘ve tried, will try to be patient. But I need … something. I need you to understand that this is not a book you‘re writing. We‘re not - not two characters you can keep apart because it makes for a literary ending. These are our lives, Bee.”

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Ravenpuff
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Pickpick

Bee‘s selected to lead a NASA project along with her nemesis, Levi. While they‘re working together, she realizes that maybe he‘s not her nemesis, and starts to have feelings for him. How will that affect the project?

I really enjoyed this one. Levi‘s character as the love interest was perfect. Him and his chemistry with Bee was just beautifully written. The plot wasn‘t like any other I‘ve read. I just wish there was more diversity in race.

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readwithcori
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Starting 2023 off strong with two amazing reads!

5🌟 This Tender Land
4.5 🌟 Love on the Brain

Seriously soooooo good! Highly recommend both. And on the topic of recommendations, I am obsessed with my Bookworm Life Planner from Peanut Butter Taco 😍 it‘s adding in so much fun to my book tracking for the year!

#LitsyLoveReads

ShelleyBooksie This Tender Land is sooo good! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love that site!! I haven‘t seen this! 2y
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mcctrish
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Pickpick

This was a delightful, albeit slightly spicy, romantic comedy. I really enjoyed the banter between all the characters. Now to get back to my buddy reads

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mcctrish
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Something light before I start Demon Copperhead 🤣🤣

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Gnora
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Last monthly wrap-up of 2022! I read 9 books in December. :)

Working on my 2022 year in review and it will be up soonish.

#bookreport #scifi #romance #surprises #librarybooks #library

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Mrs_B
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I read this in less than 24 hours. Definitely one to read if you enjoyed “The Love Hypothesis”. Adored it, such a cute and happy love story!

mom2bugnbee I've read all of hers and this is my favorite! 2y
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BethM
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Omg I love this!!! I love Maisey Yates! I can‘t believe she‘s local to you AND leads your book club! Color me jealous! We all know authors are like rockstars here. Thank you, thank you, thank you! @MaleficentBookDragon #jolabokaflod

jdiehr Yay!! So you already know Maisey's books?? I'm so happy. Hopefully, you haven't read that one...Merry Christmas 🙂 2y
Avanders 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 loved this book 😁 2y
BethM @jdiehr I have not read it! I‘ve read a few of her contemporary western romances. When I get in my rancher mood I look for her! 2y
jdiehr @BethM That is so awesome! I'll tell her at our next book club. I can hook you up with a signed book! 😃 2y
BethM @jdiehr woah- thank you! 😍 2y
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Johanna414
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Pickpick

The kids and I have been home sick with the flu for the last 2 days, and this was a light, enjoyable distraction.

Deblovestoread Hope everyone is on the mend soon! 2y
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Beachesnbooks
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Belated November wrap-up! I finished 10 books last month, and seem to have read exclusively fantasy and/or romance.
🥇Love on the Brain
🥈The Holiday Trap
🥉Resting Witch Face

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NicoleCeBallos
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Panpan

I loved The Love Hypothesis, but this was horrible. The characters were so annoying and the plot was absolutely ridiculous. Bee is supposedly the best neurosciencist in her field, but somehow no one wants to work with her and her university is threatening to fire/replace her? And Levi is working on innovative projects at NASA, but can't be in the same room as a girl he thinks is cute? Don't even get me started on the sabotage at NASA. Ridiculous!