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‘The Love Hypothesis’ by Ali Hazelwood

End the year with a fun and witty read

Remember Naina and Sweetu from Kal Ho Naa Ho? You will be reminded of the iconic Bollywood buddies when you encounter Olive Smith and her best friend Ahn. Olive is a sceptic when it comes to romance. A third-year PhD student, she is convinced that ‘happily ever after’ is just not her cup of tea. However, all that changes when she accidentally ends up kissing Adam Carlsen – the campus hottie with a reputation for being merciless when it comes to PhD candidates. And even though you might expect all of Olive’s doctoral dreams to go poof after that encounter, in an interesting turn of events, Adam decides to play along as her fake boyfriend. As the two get to know each other better, and Olive realises that there is a gentler side to Adam, it remains to be seen whether that is enough for Olive to change her hypothesis about love. 

Published by Berkley Books, The Love Hypothesis comes packed with charm, humour and dollops of drama. If you’re looking to close your 2021 reading list with a book that is equal parts light and engaging, then this book is an ideal pick.