I loved this book. I flew through it once I started reading it properly (yes, I did read one chapter in June, but I read the remainder on my flight from the UK to Australia) as it was engaging and fun. It definitely gives Ali Hazelwood vibes, but I felt like I didn't have to know what they were talking about in depth to understand what was happening (I am not a STEM girlie).

I adored the friends to lovers trope. The tension was perfect and the slow burn romance was gooood. It was witty and self-deprecating which is my type of humour. I felt like the characters were also real and relatable and I loved them instantly.

100% recommend!

1/5 - I really couldn’t get into The Hot Henry Effect. From the start, it didn’t grab my attention, and as I kept reading, I found myself struggling to stay interested. The story felt disjointed, and I couldn’t connect with the characters or their motivations. I gave it a fair chance, but the pacing just didn’t work for me, and I found myself getting distracted often. It might resonate with other readers, but for me, it just wasn’t an enjoyable experience. I appreciate the opportunity to read it, but I won’t be recommending this one.

This was really cute, very sweet. It was a bit too fast paced but very enjoyable. Would love to read a book about the side characters.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I didn't hate this book! I thought it leaned a little too strongly on Clara's obliviousness to Henry's affection and I didn't love Dominic's side plot, but it was sweet overall

this book was such an easy read! I loved the banter between the main characters. I definitely recommend picking it up if you’re looking for a little treat!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an E-ARC to review
This does not in any way, shape, or form alter my opinions or rating of this book.
To start off, I feel I could not connect to the FMC because of her attitude and personality throughout the book. I did not feel as if there was much character development throughout the book as well. I think the writing is very cute and cheesy with the references made in the book. I would not say I disliked this book but it was not a favorite for me.

Absolutely loved this book and honestly wished it was longer. A really cute storyline and loved the main characters

I was really looking forward to this book - as a woman in science I love a STEM romance! I don't know if I hyped it up too much in my head but this didn't hit as I thought it would. The characters are fine but there's not much depth to them - there are multiple references to past events but we never actually hear more about them. The miscommunication began to grate on me towards the end, and then it all seemed to wrap up really suddenly. I also didn't think it was very spicy, which isn't a bad thing but I expected more. This book was easy to read but wasn't my favourite.

Thank you to One More Chapter, Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

If you are looking for a super adorable, lighthearted, feel good romance read then i'd definitely pick this up! It has all the romcom vibes and features characters in STEM. It's a quick and easy read and the romance was very sweet! Thank you so much to HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter for my ARC!

This was an easy going and fun romance read. I loved the banter Clara and Henry and thought Henry was the sweetest. I was glad Clara came over her fears and had supportive friends in her corner.

3 stars... This one was just ok for me and it took me awhile to complete it..I will try more from this author

3.75⭐️

Thank you, NetGalley & OMC, for approving the ARC of this book.

I was excited for this book as I really enjoy Ali Hazelwood and her stem romances, so to find another author who has also written a stem romance was something I really wanted to read.

Clara & Henry are working together in her lab she seems to be the only one who isn't effected by the 'Hot Henry Effect' the other women seem to to be, while objectively she can see why. 7 years pass, and Henry & Clara end up working together again.

This book had some great British humour, and Henry is just the sweetest, while Clara can't see what is right in front of her.

Brilliant Book, a beautifully written rom com which had me engrossed and laughing. A second chance romance and a great holiday read
Recommended
Thank you to Netgalley, Lucy Chalice and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

This was a fun and easy read, I did find the main characters a little frustrating at times but if you're looking for a beach read style this is perfect!

Such a fun and delightful read! Great for a day at the beach!
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you Harper Collins UK for the ARC. Cute cover and I'm a sucker for an academic romance. Good banter. Chapters were really long though

This was a quick and easy romance read that I’d recommend to fans of Alison Hazelwood’s Steminist books.

I enjoyed the concept of this one - a second chance story in the work environment worked well and felt a bit different to the usual forced proximity friction.

Overall a decent enough romance, a slow burn where he falls first. I liked the dynamics between the two characters however as far as a spicy romance goes I was expecting a bit more development on that aspect of the storyline.

I couldnt get into this one, well i did.. but i got bored along the way. perhaps it jusy wasnt the right time for me to enjoy this story.

i will say, i do plan to try and reread it another time and hopefully have a better outcome

Dr Clara Clancy is having a bad day at work when a person from the past turns up, Dr Henry Fraser from her graduate student days who is keen to restart their friendship from all those years ago. I chose this title as a retired scientist interested in how it would describe lab life, it got some things right but I kept thinking why use a single channel pipette on a 96 well plate? The thing that irritated me the most was Clara's inability to see what was right in front of her.