He came across as an arrogant scientist without social skills but he was really just a shy guy which totally endeared him to me.ĭespite the somewhat awkwardness of their situation and his shyness, he really made an effort with Jess. I have to say that I loved both main characters but River stole the show for me. Christina Lauren penned great characters who explored this idea of matchmaking in a way that was sweet, romantic, and endearing. I loved the questions raised throughout the novel with such an interesting premise.Īt first, I thought the idea sounded really great but River and Jess made me see the pressure and doubt that could also come with that technology.Ĭhristina Lauren created two characters who really humanized such a thought-provoking concept which I loved.ĭon’t get me wrong, this book was not all heavy science talk or discussion about DNA and compatibility. What if a dating app could match you with a potential soulmate based on your DNA?Ĭould science “tell” us who our ideal match could be? I was quick to snag this book because I was so intrigued by the storyline. I loved their look at modern dating with technology and what it might mean to connect with your soulmate. The Soulmate Equation: My ReviewĬhristina Lauren’s latest romance is a must-read.

When GeneticAlly proposes to pay her to get to know River, she can’t turn it down and may just find her soulmate after all. River Pena- the stuck-up, stubborn man she knows is not her soulmate. How can she go wrong with science and yet something is drastically wrong when she finds out she’s been matched with GeneticAlly’s founder, Dr. Raised by her grandparents-she’s been left behind too often to feel comfortable letting anyone in.īut when she hears about GeneticAlly, a new DNA-based matchmaking company, she decides to take a chance and dip her toes back into the dating world.

Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but she’s hasn’t been a whiz in the dating department. Romance Trope Tags: Fake Dating, Single Parent, Online Dating, Geekīoyfriend Rating: The Soulmate Equation Summary:

The soulmate equation christina lauren