Ali Hazelwood has become a standout name in the book world, with her debut novel, The Love Hypothesis, skyrocketing her onto the New York Times bestseller list. Since then, she’s released nine traditionally published full-length novels, three novellas, and two audiobook-only titles. Over this past year, I’ve made it my mission to read them all. While I may not be there just yet, I’ve read seven out of nine of her full-length novels, three of her novellas, and none of her audiobook-only titles (yet). I can blame the two unread novels on their recent releases—but trust me, they’re on my list.
After putting in all these hours of reading, I thought it’d be fun to do a little ranking of all the ones I’ve read. This way, you’ll know which Ali Hazelwood books are worth your time or help you pick where to start. So, let’s go from my least enjoyed to my absolute, could-not-put-downs.
- Stuck With You
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⭐️ 2.5/5
This novella is part of the STEMinist trilogy, and what ultimately ruined it for me can be summed up in two words: instant love. I just can’t do it. The story follows a woman who has one great day with a rival company exec—only to later believe he stole her idea. The two eventually get stuck in an elevator (hence the name). It’s not badly written by any means, it just leans heavily on two tropes I don’t enjoy: instant love and miscommunication. - Love on the Brain
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⭐️ 3/5
This one had me at enemies-to-lovers, but completely lost me at the third act. Bee, our main character, lands her dream job at NASA but must co-lead a project with her grad school nemesis. I was hooked at first—the banter, the tension, all of it. But then the ending? Absolutely wild. I don’t hate it, but I definitely sat there blinking at the pages like, “What just happened?” Read it for the experience. - Below Zero
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⭐️ 3/5
Another STEMinist novella. It’s fast-paced and character-driven, but honestly pretty forgettable. The development feels too quick to be believable, although the writing itself is solid. - Not in Love
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⭐️ 3.25/5
A workplace romance between Rue, a biotech engineer, and Eli, the man trying to buy out her company. Rue is an unlikeable main character, which I can appreciate in some cases, but here she just annoyed me to no end. She’s impulsive, jumps to conclusions, and constantly frustrates me. Still, I couldn’t put the book down. The angst and morally gray male main character (MMC) made up for a lot, but Rue… girl, please. - Under One Roof
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⭐️ 4/5
The final STEMinist novella and easily my favorite of the three. The heroine inherits half a home from her late mentor, only to find the other half belongs to a grumpy lawyer for Big Oil—basically her professional nemesis. The banter? Chef’s kiss. The chemistry? Even better. I didn’t expect to love a short story this much, but I was genuinely attached to both characters. I’d read a full-length version in a heartbeat. - The Love Hypothesis
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⭐️ 4/5
If you haven’t read The Love Hypothesis, where have you been? It went viral on BookTok for a reason. It’s charming, funny, and pure comfort reading. Plus, it’s being made into a movie starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman—so just read it before the hype hits again. - Deep End
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⭐️ 4/5
This is hands-down Ali’s spiciest novel—but that’s not what made me love it. The real heart of the story lies in the two main characters trying to rebuild themselves after failure. As a former student athlete, I felt every bit of the female main character’s (FMC) mental block and fear after her injury. It’s about growth and second chances, not just romance. The third act felt a little predictable, but overall, this one really stuck with me. - Love, Theoretically
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⭐️ 4.25/5
Elsie, a theoretical physicist and part-time fake girlfriend, interviews for her dream job only to face Jack Smith—the man who once destroyed her mentor’s career (and who also happens to be her client’s brother). These two hate each other, but the slow-burning tension? Unreal. The academic setting is vivid, the chemistry is electric, and the grumpy-sunshine dynamic is peak Ali Hazelwood. This is her strongest adult STEM romance, hands down. - Bride
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⭐️ 4.25/5
Misery Lark, daughter of a powerful vampire leader, is forced into a political marriage with Lowe Moreland, Alpha of the werewolves. Their union is supposed to keep the peace, but sparks—and secrets—fly fast. With a mix of romance, mystery, and supernatural politics, Bride completely pulled me in. It’s wild, creative, and ridiculously fun. If you’re skeptical of the paranormal twist, trust me—it works. I can’t wait to read the sequel, Mate. - Check & Mate
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⭐️ 4.5/5
Mallory Greenleaf swore off chess after it wrecked her life—until she accidentally beat the world champion, Nolan Sawyer, at a charity match. Suddenly she’s thrust back into the chess spotlight, facing both the game and the maddeningly charming man she dethroned. This book has everything: heart, competition, slow-burning romance, and witty writing that makes you smile the whole way through. Mallory feels like a real person, sarcastic, smart, and imperfect in the best way. My only gripe? The YA label and a few cringy pop culture references pulled me out of the story. Still, this one is my favorite. If you grew up playing chess (or just love a fierce female lead), Check & Mate is a must-read.
Ali Hazelwood truly has a book for everyone—whether you love academia, slow burns, paranormal politics, or fake-dating chaos. Her stories are smart, funny, and full of heart, even when the tropes occasionally miss the mark. Reading through her catalog has made me appreciate how she keeps evolving as a writer, branching into new genres while keeping that trademark nerdy charm.
If you’re new to her books, start with The Love Hypothesis or Check & Mate—they’re crowd-pleasers for a reason. And if you’ve already read a few, maybe pick up a novella next time; you might be surprised by how much Hazelwood can pack into just a few hundred pages.