I was so disappointed when I realised this was only a sampler! I hadn't realised before. However, I wasn't disappointed in what I actually read - it was bizarre but quite funny. I actually saw Lauren Steven speak at a International Woman's Day event and she was the funniest member of the panel so the fact that this sampler had me laughing out loud wasn't a surprise. I can't wait to read more!

Thank you Netgalley and Egmont for the sampler!

I didn't realise this was a sampler, super disappointed when I opened it excited to read it. It's hard to rate it based on this, but definitely intrigued to give the book a go some time soon!

Usually I can get a sense of whether I will like a book within about 20 pages (conveniently the length of this sampler!), so the fact that I quite liked the writing here and did actually want to continue reading beyond the end was only a good sign. Yeah, there were a few moments where I cringed - ones that made me think I might not end up rating this over 3 stars when I read the whole thing - like the whole Bonepocalypse thing (particularly how everyone, even ADULT coaches got boners over this TEENAGER, and how she thought her DADS might do the same), but it's a YA book, I'm used to cringing in that way. And overall, it seems to be centered on a relationship between girls and I love that. Definitely will be giving this one a go in March!

Oh how I wish I’d read the other reviews before selecting this book because then I’d have realised it is A SAMPLER!

I’m very frustrated which is a compliment because I really want to read more. Any protagonist who describes her inner thighs as “ground beef steak” following an impromptu 2 mile sprint is a character I can spend more time with.

The premise is curious and I’d like to see how the notion of an intoxicating pheromone drug plays out. The sample I’ve read is also gloriously crass - it promises young women depicted honestly. My rating is based on the sample.

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Shame this was just the sampler, because I want to know what happens next! The premise felt a bit ridiculous, but the characters were funny and it's queer so I'll definitely be adding it to my personal library when the book comes out.

A bit silly, but because I know it's queer, I'm sure I'll end up reading the whole thing. Very disappointed that there's no clue that this is a sampler, though. I was very excited and then majorly disappointed.

I wasn't aware this was just a sampler because that was not communicated in the title or description of the book. That disappointment aside, I'm not sure what to think of this sampler. It was very ridiculous, and I wanted to find it funny, but I just didn't. I was highly anticipating this book, but now I'm not so sure if I'm very interested in it anymore.

I've been so looking forward to reading this book, and I had serious FOMO when I wasn't at YALC so couldn't get a sampler. My dreams came true here, and after this short sampler I am so excited to read on. Caro is such an interesting character already and I'm excited to see how her story will continue.

That was slightly ridiculous but also funny, and I’m very intruiged to read the entire book 😂🙌🏻 I didn’t expect any less from Laura Steven.

This was such an enjoyable read; I didn't want the sampler to end! I already really like the characters and can't wait to see more of them in March (according to Waterstones, that's when my preorder is coming in). It's already hilarious and has the potential to be utterly heart-warming.

Hilarious sampler of a book that is on my Most Anticipated Reads for 2020! Can't wait for the full thing to come out later this year!

I hadn’t realised this was a sampler until I started reading it and noticed how short it was! It’s hard to give a proper rating to something that’s only a few pages long. I liked the little we saw of the characters but wasn’t overly taken with the big scene at the beginning. Still, it will be interesting to see where the author goes with the premise.

Really enjoyed the sampler and will definitely be getting the book! The rating is based on the sampler, not the full copy.

The sampler of The Love Hypothesis was fun, but without more it is hard to give it a proper rating or review. It would be interesting to know how the narrative plays out, considering that the premise could be a chance for characters to explore their feelings, or something a bit more sketchy about not being able to control attraction to someone. Hopefully it is the former, and it would definitely be good to know the characters from the sampler a bit better.

The sample I read was actually pretty enjoyable and I'm interested in reading more of it. Some of what was happening seemed so bizarre at first that I had to reread a section but overall I laughed, smiled and am curious to see where this book leads.

As this is a sample of the book and not the full arc, I will not be putting my thoughts onto Goodreads however if I end up reading the book when it is released I will happily spread word of my thoughts.

Read this sampler at YALC and I cannot wait for the book release. The rating is just a guess on what my review of the full book will be

This was my second read of the sample of The Love Hypothesis (the first after YALC!) and I think it was even more funny on second read. I can't wait to see where this absurd story is going. Roll on April!