An absolutely adorable STEM rom com perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood. I love fake-dating, and I love a progression from enemies to friends to lovers and this book did not disappoint.

I loved how Brohm integrated academia into the story. The portrayal of Lewis and Frances' problems, their goals and desires were all realistic and I learned a lot about academia as well.

Frances' relationship with her younger sister was really beautiful and I loved seeing their dynamic shift and grow throughout the story. I also loved Frances' own growth with her relationship with her job and her hopes for the future. A book that was simultaneously steamy, sweet and heart-warming. Highly recommend!

What a fabulous debut!!

This book is for STEM lovers, but really anyone who loves a great slow-burn, fake-dating romance. Both characters were extremely likable and had tremendous growth throughout the book. I appreciated that they actually communicated with each other (most of the time) and were able to resolve most misunderstandings like adults. I can't wait to read more from Hannah in the future!

NASA should study my standards for romance novels because they are truly astronomically high, and this just skyrocketed them into a new galaxy, I fear.

✰ 5 stars, as a woman in STEM, I feel as though this story has the most accurate, nuanced portrayal of a woman in STEM in any romance novel I have ever read. and simply no one else but this hot nerdy man can appropriately intellectually stimulate her. I strongly recommend for fans of Ali Hazelwood's steminist romances who like Abby Jimenez and Tarah DeWitt-level emotion and character complexity.

thank you to Atria Books for the opportunity to read an advanced reader copy

If I had a nickel for every time a PhD neuroscientist wrote a fantastic romance, I'd have two nickels, and I'm thrilled to have them.

This book had me hooked from the very first chapter. I loved Frances and Lewis’s banter; it was fun to see them shift from academic rivals to lovers while keeping their fiery spirit. Having the characters communicate and own up to their mistakes was so refreshing; the conflict between them was not brushed over with a simple apology. Lewis is a man who knows how to apologize, and we love him for that. This book does a fantastic job of showcasing the characters' introspection and how they work to improve.

I truly loved this book, and I can’t wait for it to hit the shelves.

My favorite quote from the book: "Love is accepting someone without reservations."

I don’t think I’ll be able to eat cashews without thinking about this book and these characters again.

You’ve Got Mail x The Hating Game x The Love Hypothesis

There is so much to love about this book. I ripped through it so quickly, I actually read it twice. It is witty without trying too hard, smart without being condescending, and swoony as hell. The story and the characters have real stakes, offering a truly fresh take on our favorite rivals to lovers trope. Little moments of romantic tension build gradually and are so well placed that I often found myself enthralled in the story when suddenly my stomach tumbled out of control. Yes, there’s the spicy cashew moment, but there’s so much more.

For any woman who has a they love and also want to strangle, our FMC here will push your buttons and also make your heart ache. I was rooting for her constantly, despite her imperfections, including putting her foot in her mouth just enough to make me cringe in the most relatable way.

This MMC. Is. Perfect. Not only is he swoony and quick-witted, his charm is so much deeper than that. He loves challenging her to be her best self and genuinely enjoys watching her grow and shine. He loves her effervescence as much as he appreciates that it makes him better. He is never made insecure by her expertise and takes responsibility for fucking up. All men should be like him.

The story explores the price of success, how to value and nurture relationships, and what it means to be a good partner. It does an excellent job at all of it!