Below Zero
Ratings143
Average rating3.5
This one ends the Loathe to Love You story and is as enjoyable as the other two. And the bonus chapters are always my favorite.
Hannah's story is more original than the others in terms of context / location and timeline too.
Nooooo Ali what have you done?
I'm glad this was short, because I didn't like anybody in this novel. I was sitting at two stars until the last chapter, but Ali left me no choice.
NASA Romance
Dive into the wintry world of “Below Zero” by Ali Hazelwood, where the heroine finds herself caught in a snowstorm, setting the stage for a captivating second chance romance. The story unfolds as the hero, working for NASA, becomes her unexpected savior. This novel artfully weaves together the past and present, allowing readers to witness the couple's initial meeting four years ago and the rekindling of their connection as they collaborate on a crucial project at NASA.
The protagonists, both brilliant minds in their own right, share a history of bonding over their mutual fascination with Mars during their first encounter. However, life pulled them apart, and they lost touch until circumstances brought them back together within the walls of NASA. The stakes are high as the heroine seeks funding for a vital project, adding an element of urgency and tension to the narrative.
While the chemistry between the hero and heroine shines in the past chapters, the present storyline seems somewhat rushed and lacks the pining and irresistible chemistry that characterized the earlier parts of the book. Despite this, Hazelwood's storytelling prowess makes the novel an engaging read, and the glimpses into the characters' shared history bring depth to the overall narrative.
Though the conflict in “Below Zero” may bear some resemblance to its predecessor, the novel retains its charm and appeal, even if the second book in the series held a slightly stronger allure. The novellas crafted by Hazelwood offer a delightful and entertaining escape, and readers are sure to find enjoyment in this romantic journey, especially in the richly detailed past chapters that form the heart of the story.
Net als de vorige twee novelles in deze trilogie was deze gewoon leuk, niet meer niet minder.
This was my least favorite book in the series and honestly it's probably my least favorite by this author so far. This one had an ok balance between the romance and STEM aspects although I would probably say the STEM took over a little bit more in this one and that definitely wasn't the case with the other 2 books. I Loved how nerdy and awkward Ian was I also loved how Hannah went after what she wanted with no shame. The sex scene in this one was probably the most weird I have ever read. He started comparing her body parts to topographical features on Mars it was al just very weird to listen to. I didn't hate this one but like I said it definitely wasn't my favorite but I am still interested in reading more by this author.
The only reason I picked this up was because of its shortness and I wanted to sample a little of Ali Hazelwood's writing before checking out other works.
Sad to say, I skimmed through most of it
The same things that either thrilled or annoyed you in Under One Roof and Stuck With You will come up again in Below Zero because it feels like they are all the same book, with the same underdeveloped stock characters.
Awkward, petite blonde/brunette/redhead American student or recent grad in the science and technology field? Check. Large blond/brunette Viking-like man of few words but who knows just how to make his love interest weak at the knees? Check. Lightning fast feelings of undying love, and then self-made obstacles that keep the characters apart until a revelation at the end (NON-SPOILER: It was all just a misunderstanding). Check, check, check.
As others have said, it seems that so far, Hazelwood only knows how to write one type of book... instead of three complementary novellas, it felt like I read the same story three times, just dressed up a little differently.
For me, I liked each book a fraction of a star more than the one preceding it; all were at least 1.5 stars below what I rated Hazelwood's full book, The Love Hypothesis.
Two stars for referencing Python and for the love interests flirting while debugging code. -1 or +1 star (I can't decide which) for comparisons of various bodily parts to topographic features of the planet Mars.
This has been my favorite book of the 3 novellas in this series. I adored the instant connection the characters had and the background history they shared.
Despite this being such a short book, the plot is fleshed out, and the characters were described in a way that made me want them together from their first interaction. As always, I'm excited to read more of Ali Hazelwood's books.
I thought this was the cutest because it was set into a NASA universe, but in the end I thought the comparison to all the Mars mountains(?) is the fail point. What happened. I did like Hannah's charter the most. I like her writing style though.
Não é a história que pensei que seria, e a personagem principal foi a unica que não gostei de todos os personagens, ela é bem chata, mas claro, essa é minha opinião pessoal.
probably the worst one so far. i'm afraid ali hazelwood doesnt know how to write other tropes but well ill still read her new novel coming out a week later
This was my favourite of the STEMinist novellas.
On the third instalment of “The STEMinist Novellas” we get to know Hannah, who discovered late in her adolescence a passion for Space and puts a great effort to be able to join NASA, and Ian, who is a genius working at the space agency since he was 18.
The story is told by interspersing the present and the past, allowing us to get to know Hannah and to understand the passion flowing between them.
As the previous novellas, the conflict arises from miscommunication. However, despite my hate for the trope, in this case it didn't bother me too much.
I enjoyed both Hannah, which is a badass scientist, and Ian, which is amazing and falls hard. I feel this story could have been novel length as there are a lot of things about the characters, we don't have the opportunity to know and that could have been explored. Additionally, it would have been interesting to know more about the projects, about working in Nasa and what happened to Dr. Merel.
I think this story might suffer being the last of the three. There are a lot of similarities between the novellas and even with the Love hypothesis. It is becoming hard to review each story independently because they mostly read the same. I really hope Ali will write something different next time, avoiding miscommunication and BIG guys.
This was an entertaining read and I recommend it for contemporary romance readers.
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Spoiler-Free Review:
Ali Hazelwood does it again! She has become an auto-buy author, and I'm loving every minute of it! Below Zero is the third installment in the STEMinist novella series. This novella follows Hannah and Ian who are both aerospace engineers. As with Ali's other works, the representation of women in STEM is amazing. Hannah is a stubborn woman who holds a grudge against Ian for something that happened previously, and Ian is a broody delicious male male character. There are enemies to lovers vibes as well as second chance romance vibes, but overall this book was just super fun to listen to. The spice was impeccable! I love how the author writes spicy scenes that are hot but still makes them so quirky and cute. The audio narration was well-done. This is an adult romcom novella, 18+ for sexual content and language. Available on audio now and preorder for kindle is available.
Books, Coffee & Passion
A fast, sweet, cute, and fun read! I loved Hannah and Ian! They were great characters.
Hannah always wanted to work at NASA, for a PHD assignment she interviews Mara's very distant cousin, Ian, that works at NASA. They have an instant, intense connection. However, Hannah isn't interested in a relationship and Ian is interested in one. They don't speak for a few years until Hannah lands a job at NASA. However, after a misunderstanding, the dynamics between them change...
Ian was an amazing hero. I loved him! Hannah was a great heroine too. The conflict was very similar to the second novella, but it didn't bother me. I really enjoyed it.