This was a really cute book! The idea of matching people romantically based on their genetics was very creative and an interesting twist on a typical rom com. I think the story lost me a little because it was so predictable - I would have liked to see a better twist at the end that I didn't see coming. I think the resolution was also a little quick and neat for me. I did like all of the characters and found myself rooting for the couple, which is always a good sign. Loyal readers of Christina Lauren will appreciate this one, although I admit it is not my favorite of theirs.

4.5

Fun, witty, unique, swoony and all kinds of Christina Lauren wonderful.

I loved the premise of this book. A stuffy scientist of DNA dating company gets matched with a single mom struggling to make ends meet. The characters were great. I get tired of the same type of characters in romance books so I enjoyed that this was a scientist that was in his own head more than he was aware of life around him. Secondary characters were also well written. Our heroine had a funny best friend and a wonderful set of caring grandparents that help her along the way. I didn't really care for the mother's presence in the book. It just seemed unnecessary. And it did take me a little bit to get into. The story was well written.

Overall, a great addition to the Christina Lauren books.

I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN! I loved every second of it. The premise was very different than other books. I pretty much loved all the secondary characters from the little girl, to the grandparents to Fizzy, her best friend. All the characters, including the main characters, were so real and down to earth. They had flaws and real emotions. The book also had some fun twists. This author team is dynamite! I was so lucky enough to be provided this ARC from netgalley and the publisher. Thank you so much.

I really really liked this one y’all. I’m a big CLo fan and enjoy everything they write. This one was a nice change I felt like. I loved that the MC was a single mother. I loved the family dynamics and the storyline of the MC being raised by her grandparents. Her relationship with her mother was so real and honest I felt like. The “nerdy number loving” side of me was totally interested in the love matching business and the statistics. This was a short, happy read that I blazed through and would recommend!
4.5 ⭐️

Jess Davis is single mom and a stats goddess and while her friend is a romance writer and dating enthusiast, Jess has been burned by dating before and is hesitant to try anything new. When Jess hears about Genetic Ally a new matchmaking company based in San Diego that uses DNA based pairing combining math and science to create a new type of matchmaking she is skeptical and intrigued.

After a particularly difficult day parenting, working and helping her grandparents Jess decides on a whim to send in her DNA for analysis. When she receives a call from Genetic Ally a few days later Jess is astonished to find out that she has matched at an incredibly high level with one of the founders of the company, the smolderingly attractive and workaholic, Dr. River Peña. Having met him before Jess is incredibly annoyed and frustrated with Peña's dismissive attitude but with such a high number she's willing to try it out.

Christina Lauren knock another book out of the ballpark with this one. Current readers will love another hit and new readers will be enthralled from the get go. This is both a heart warming sizzling read guaranteed to suck you in from the start. Happy Reading!

As someone who has read every Christina Lauren book ever, this one brings back a lot of the old feels.

Yes, if you've recently watched The One on Netflix the premise will feel familiar, and yes, I skimmed a lot of the nerdy statistics talk. But, the characters are fully fleshed out and I enjoyed reading the way they found themselves and each other, immensely. Plus, in true CLo fashion, the side characters are just as endearing and hilarious as the main characters.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Soulmate Equation.

Christina Lauren never fails to disappoint! I honestly feel that with each new book of theirs I read it becomes my new favorite.

I was a bit skeptical going into The Soulmate Equation because I didn't know if I'd be interested in the dating app aspect of the story, but I was totally hooked! I really love the quirky main characters that Christina Lauren writes, and Jess was no exception. I found myself rooting for her and really enjoying her character. I loved her best friend, Fizzy, and the dynamic that she had with her kid and grandparents. This book was nerdy but in all the best ways!

I found this story to be unique, entertaining, and it focused a bit more on the relationship and dynamic as a whole between River and Jess rather than just the physical part - which I liked.

Highly recommend this one for a fun, slightly nerdy read!

Any time I select a book by Christina Lauren, I know I’m in for an enjoyable read. The Soulmate Equation was no exception. The cover is beautiful, the story/plot is unique, and the characters kept me entertained from start to finish. Highly recommend!

I very gratefully received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

If I can be real here for a second, you should know that I did a little happy dance when I received this ARC. I am a huge Christina Lauren fan and this was by far the most exciting ARC win for me to date. In true typical fashion, they did not disappoint. As with all of their previous novels, this one was a real page turner and kept me up way past my bedtime a few nights in a row because I just had to know what happened with Jess & River! Pick your copy up next month!

Dr. River Pēna, a broody scientist and an avid Americano drinker, has invented a dating site based on DNA. River finds himself regularly crossing paths with Jess Davis, a single mom working in STEM without a lick of luck in the realm of dating. After a particularly rough day Jess decides to send in her spit swab to River’s new site to see if she has any luck finding her soulmate.

This book was such a joy and it is coming out just in time for your post vaccine beach travels this summer. The Soulmate Equation is a fun quick read that hit all the right notes that I look for while reading a Christina Lauren novel; witty, funny, tender at times and of course a little spice. 😉

While the relationship between Jess and River did move pretty quickly, I found it incredibly believable. The conflict felt realistic and the emotional response was earned, I actually tearer up a few times (I’m an incredibly emotional person so do with that what you will). I can always count on a Christina Lauren novel to be a great read and this one was no exception.

If you’re into the Contemporary Romance you should absolutely grab, The Soulmate Equation, available now for pre-order through your favorite local bookstore!!

This is the kind of book that makes you SWOON with delight. It makes your heart skip a beat and gives you butterflies in your belly. I had the biggest, cheesiest smile plastered on my face page after page. Soulmate Equation was an assault of sensation in the most fun and flirty of ways.

Is finding long lasting love actually a matter of complex biology rather than destiny? With the new technology from GeneticAlly, finding the perfect mate might be as simple as spitting into a tube. With Jess and River a 98% genetic match, the company’s theory is put to the ultimate test, especially since his brooding nature is completely contradictory to her bighearted personality.

Oh how I adored this entire cast of characters, so much so that it feels harsh thinking of them as fictional creations rather than real life people that I want to meet for coffee and a gab session! Christina Lauren has adeptly crafted authentic, multi-faceted characters that I easily connected with. I felt every emotion they felt. I rooted for them. And I was crushed when I turned the last page and had to say goodbye to them.

Snark and romance make the best of bedfellows. And Christina Lauren is on point with the witty banter in this novel. It made me laugh and endeared me to the budding romance. One of my favorite quotes from Jess happened early on, “I realize your default energy level is cardboard cutout, but I can’t get to know you if you don’t speak.” The energy of a cardboard cutout! Witty banter level: perfection!

Christina Lauren is a powerhouse writing team and the reigning queens of rom-com. But it’s not an understatement to say they are at their best in Soulmate Equation. This book gave me the PERFECT Saturday escape.

Thank you Christina Lauren, Gallery Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book.

This is a sweet, swoony, funny story and has everything you expect in Lauren’s books. It didn’t take me much time to fall in love with this book as it has enemies to lovers which is my favorite trope in romance.

Jess is a single mom, works as a freelance statistician. Her grandparents Pops and Nana take care of her daughter Juno when she is busy with work. They are an adorable pair and their support for Jess melted my heart.

Fizz, is a romance author and friend of Jess. Loved Fizz, for her witty dialogues, laid back attitude. She made me laugh a lot with her behavior and provided much needed laughs. Their banter is funny and heartwarming.
Fizz deserves a book of her own. She was so much fun and perfect balance to uptight Jess.

River is a reserved, nerdy scientist who is the face of a company dedicated to finding soulmates by matching DNAs. He reminded me of Mr. Darcy with his broodiness.

River was matched with Jess, and their match was diamond. By a turn of events, they were forced into fake dating much to their annoyance as both of them don't share warm feelings and River finds Jess an average girl.

Enjoyed the fake dating, though it lasted only for a short duration. Wished they would hate each other for a little longer and found falling into each other's arms immediately little disappointing. Felt the conflict between them resolved too quickly.

Lauren’s writing is witty and kept me entertained throughout the book. The characters are well developed and seem authentic. Loved themes explored in this family, fake dating, enemies to lovers, soulmates, and fake dating.

Overall, it was an entertaining, hilarious, charming and slow burn romance and I recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I will read any and everything from Christina Lauren! I love this author duo so much, because every book seems so different and I truly believe they can write any genre and keep readers reading!

The Soulmate Equation is about a single mom named Jess, who works as a freelance statistician and is obsessed with data and numbers. She lives with her 7-year old daughter, Juno, in an apartment right across from her grandmother and grandfather, who raised her.
I really loved this book. The characters are phenomenal and the love connection was through the roof.

I can't wait to read more from Christina Lauren

Thank you NetGalley, Gallery Books and Author, Christina Lauren, for the advanced reader’s copy of this book!

This book was incredibly fun, light-hearted and well written with a great cast of characters and a quirky plot line. Jess, a single mother, sends in her spit test on a whim to GeniticAlly only to find she has a 98% match with the founder of the company, Dr. River Peña. This begins an awkward, forced at first romance that ignites into something neither of them expected.

But is this love connection truly based solely on numbers? They say numbers don’t lie...

This is the perfect summer read. It’s fun, fast, quirky and completely charming.

Release Date: May 18, 2021

I have loved Christina Lauren for a very long time so when I was approved for this book, I screamed. This book was so genuinely sweet and surprising. CL books are always good when you want something sweet, something to make you laugh, and something that you can get through relatively quickly, but without feeling like you're missing anything and Soulmate Equation does all of that.

I loved Jess as a character--her single mom struggles (relatable), her frustration with dating, her desire to just find something (or someone) understandable. I loved all of it. The witty banter that is classic CL style is embedded throughout and I often found myself laughing out loud, literally, while reading. I think it's fun to have main characters who are nerdy for once instead of the alpha male central role that dominates romance a lot. It was really fun to watch them grow into each other, if that makes sense.

The pacing is perfect, the characters are charming, and the story is unique from anything else they've written. I continue to love Christina Lauren novels and this one is no exception!

I recently finished the Soulmate Equation a few days ago and this book was easily one of the cutest reads of 2021 so far! As a fan of Christina Lauren for quite awhile (some faves being the unhoneymooners + autoboyography) I knew I would absolutely adore this book.💛

This book follows Jess Davis, a single mom, who stumbles upon a new DNA based matchmaking company called GeneticAlly. (Get it 🤣). The concept of a matchmaking company based on one’s own DNA, easily got me hooked. The concept was just so unique and different from other “match making” based plots I’ve read in the past. Besides this, the chemistry between the main character and love interest was 🔥 It was enemies to lovers,, so I meaaan,, ofc I loved it😌 Jess also had an amazing support team consisting of her grandparents, best friend Fizzy and adorable daughter, Juno. I loved the interactions between all of these characters and ofc Fizzy and Jess’ opinions on our beloved Americano 😉

If you are a fan of CL’s books or want a fast / fluffy read, this book will not disappoint!!

-thank u gallerybooks + netgalley for the arc!

As with most Christina Lauren books, I found the Soulmate Equation enjoyable and easy to read and like. I thought the premise was interesting and liked the non-typical setting, I would definitely recommend this to those who enjoy easy-to-read romances.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advance copy

Romance is not my usual genre, but I did enjoy this one. I loved the support Jess has from most of her family, but was annoyed with her relationship with her mother. The premise of DNA determining your soul was interesting. However, I felt some parts were a little cheesy..

These characters were really adorable and my biggest complaint is that the book wrapped up too quickly -- I really wanted to read more. Maybe a sequel? :) The side characters were great, too. I'd really like to see Fizzy get her own book. The chemistry and tension between the two main characters were really well written. Although, the resolution may have come a little too simply, ultimately I didn't care because I just really wanted these two to be together.

Not my favorite Christina Lauren, but a solid romance between single mom Jess who is too busy for romance and scientist River who just might be her scientifically verified soulmate. Sweet and a little spicy. Great to see a single mom romance, and full of great side characters.