A review by hellowildflower
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

☆ workplace romance 
☆ forbidden romance
☆ he falls first 

This has been one of my most anticipated books of the year and it went beyond my expectations. I absolutely loved this. 
I think this may be my favourite of all of Ali’s books. 

I adore Rue and Eli as a couple. Their chemistry is fantastic and I love that they actually talk things through like adults. 
They act their age which is something that I really need in a book. 
I’m 30. I can’t enjoy something if the characters, that are around my age, are acting like they’re in high school. 

Rue was extremely relatable to me. Terrible brother and likes to be alone. 
Eli was kind and sweet and called people out for saying ‘girl’ instead of ‘woman’ which I LOVED!
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