A review by amateur_bookworm
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

My summary:
Rue Siebert and Eli Kilgore find themselves on the opposite sides of a hostile takeover. After initially meeting on a hook up app, their attraction to each other is undeniable but the burgeoning relationship is strained by both past trauma and work adversity. 

My thoughts:
I read this book when it first came out in June 2024. Now, two months later, I listened to the audiobook. I really enjoyed this one. I got lost in listening to it while working, which is exactly my hope for audiobooks. 

I love all of Ali Hazelwood’s different books and writing styles. This is not her usual STEM romcom. But there’s still STEM, it’s still witty, and it’s has more spice than her other books. At this point, I would read a phone book if she wrote it. 

This is narrated by Callie Dalton and Jason Clarke. Initially, I didn’t love this female narrator, but, as it went along, her voice fit Rue well. I enjoyed Jason’s voice as Eli and I feel like he complemented the story well. 

Overall, I adore this book and enjoyed the audiobook. I caution anyone to read the blurb and author’s not before diving in because it is a bit different than Ali’s other books. 
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