Romance
PhD student Olive fakes a relationship with stern professor Adam to appease her meddling best friend, but sparks fly amid lab drama and personal baggage.
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PhD student Olive fakes a relationship with stern professor Adam to appease her meddling best friend, but sparks fly amid lab drama and personal baggage.
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The Instant New York Times Best Seller and TikTok Sensation!
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A BuzzFeed Best Summer Read of 2021
When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.
As a third-year PhD candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships—but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well o...
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Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sexual scenes between consenting adults; several detailed encounters central to the romance. Workplace sexual harassment of protagonist; attempted non-consensual kiss and coercion by a side character.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Frequent cursing and strong language in dialogue and narration.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol consumption at social events; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Internalized anti-asexual sentiment and anti-aromantic sentiment in a character's thoughts.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of misogyny, gender inequality, and challenges for women in STEM academia.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional abuse, gaslighting, bullying; past parental death from cancer; grief, chronic illness, body shaming, and abandonment themes. Workplace sexual harassment of protagonist; attempted non-consensual kiss and coercion by a side character.
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