Book: A Not So Simple Equation by Gigi Hodge
Reviewed by Anonymous
Rating: 3/5
This was a cute, quick read. It was very fast paced, and not overly descriptive, which I like in a novella. Tasha is a mousy, brainy grad student, working on her thesis on something that I don't understand in math. Suddenly her main professor dies, and everything with her dissertation is thrown in array after she is assigned the creepiest Dr in the program. At her first appointment with him, she is attacked, making her distrust everyone but her closest friends.
Enter Hale, the ER Dr who just happens to be her childhood crush, and secretly loaded. After running into Tasha a couple times, including in the ER, he becomes invested in making sure she stays safe. When she is attacked again, he figures she might as well just move in with him, where he can be assured of her wellbeing.
This book has a lot going on. There is a hilarious friend group, a second chance with the childhood crush, suspense and intrigue, math that might fly over your head, and more.
I think my favorite thing about it, is the way you can feel the creole in the pages. The vernacular is very accurate for the area, and you can really feel like you are there in Louisiana, with the weather, and the architecture and the people. It takes place from fall through Mardi Gras, so you also get a sense of the way they party and celebrate every chance they get. I enjoyed feeling like I was visiting such a unique place.
This book will be good for you if you like found family, meddling parents, light suspense, an MMC who takes good care of his woman, and feeling like you are transported to a new place for a few hours.
Thanks to the author for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.