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Love Theoretically - Ali Hazelwood


When Love Theoretically became available for request on NetGalley, my Twitter feed was awash with excitement. Naturally, I joined the masses. 

Between me and you - I purposely requested no other books so I could sit comfortably at the desired 80% mark awaiting approval. 

Elsie is fed up of earning very little, rationing her insulin and dealing with paper extension requests from her students - she's being championed for a position with MIT but her two worlds are about to collide. Whilst working on the side as a Date-For-Hire, in walks Jack, the brother of one of her Fake Boyfriends. 

Elsie has to navigate the interview process under the tutelage of her mentor whilst also managing to keep up the charade of the fake relationship. 

Focussing much more on the politics of academia; if your main challenge with Hazelwoods books have been the science element - this is going to be right up your street. 

Yes, Love Theoretically does follow the tried and tested formula for this series of incredible STEMinist books but don't let that discourage you. This is great addition and we even get a visit from Adam and Olive from The Love Hypothesis to tie the books in together.  
 


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