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The Theory of Unrequited
Atomic number: 8
Name of chemical element: Oxygen
Symbol: O
Every theory has a test subject … even between best friends.
The pact: Stanford.
The betrayal: AJ attending Duke.
The reason: She did something stupid like fall in love with Evan.
The problem: Evan’s not ready to let this betrayal go so easily.
The solution: Find AJ and fix them.
The Theory of Unrequited, Book One in The Science of Unrequited: The Story of AJ & Evan
Name of chemical element: Oxygen
Symbol: O
Every theory has a test subject … even between best friends.
The pact: Stanford.
The betrayal: AJ attending Duke.
The reason: She did something stupid like fall in love with Evan.
The problem: Evan’s not ready to let this betrayal go so easily.
The solution: Find AJ and fix them.
The Theory of Unrequited, Book One in The Science of Unrequited: The Story of AJ & Evan
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2018
25 people are currently reading
680 people want to read
About the author
Len Webster
34 books813 followersAvid English Breakfast tea sipper and romance author, Len Webster spends most of her days writing, saying good morning to her dogs with kisses or trying to explain how the internet renamed her to Leonard Webster.
The cities of the world might have inspired her, but her entire being is content and at home in a gorgeous, small pinned dot on the map of Melbourne, Australia where every beat, crack, and scar of her heart has influenced the way she tells her stories.
Away from the tea leaves and written words, Len can be found immersed in the food and culture of brand new cities on #TheLenFoodTour or forgetting that her framed Bachelor of Business and Commerce from Monash University still awaits its place on the hook on her wall—sorry, Mum!
FOLLOW LEN:
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The cities of the world might have inspired her, but her entire being is content and at home in a gorgeous, small pinned dot on the map of Melbourne, Australia where every beat, crack, and scar of her heart has influenced the way she tells her stories.
Away from the tea leaves and written words, Len can be found immersed in the food and culture of brand new cities on #TheLenFoodTour or forgetting that her framed Bachelor of Business and Commerce from Monash University still awaits its place on the hook on her wall—sorry, Mum!
FOLLOW LEN:
Facebook: @lennwebster
Twitter: @lennwebster
Instagram: @lennwebster
www.lenwebster.com
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April 4, 2018
2.75 not my type stars
Never since 1st grade have I seen someone get so touchy over someone else playing with their best-friend.
Ugh. AJ loves Evan, and Evan friendzoned AJ hard. So now AJ is heart broken and acts like an absolute bitch. And Evan is dumb as fuck. Everyone keeps on insinuating to him how he'd one day love AJ and shit like that, but they're all being *vague* .
I can't decide if AJ deserves to be not loved because of how completely idiosyncratically she behaves, or if Evan deserves to be left behind for how absolutely clueless he is.
PS: Can someone PM me a good friends-to-lovers book? Thanks in advance♥
Never since 1st grade have I seen someone get so touchy over someone else playing with their best-friend.
Ugh. AJ loves Evan, and Evan friendzoned AJ hard. So now AJ is heart broken and acts like an absolute bitch. And Evan is dumb as fuck. Everyone keeps on insinuating to him how he'd one day love AJ and shit like that, but they're all being *vague* .
I can't decide if AJ deserves to be not loved because of how completely idiosyncratically she behaves, or if Evan deserves to be left behind for how absolutely clueless he is.
PS: Can someone PM me a good friends-to-lovers book? Thanks in advance♥
April 18, 2018
This year is all about new authors, new genres and risky romances. In a way, I want to expand my reading and try new authors and expose myself to different genres. Trying new things introduced me to the book called The Theory of Unrequited. Since, I started reading romance, I had books grip my heart but not as tight as The Theory of Unrequited. Let me, tell you this book PIERCED my soul. WRECKED my mind. DISCOMBOBULATED my thoughts. From a new to me author, Len Webster, The Theory of Unrequited is written from a place of love, feeling and deep angst that will completely engulf and inflame you leaving a mark. I freaking loved The Theory of Unrequited. The brilliant and rocking story line. The beguiling characters. The Theory of Unrequited held me in a thick vice and kept me inside its pages that rained a beautiful story of young teenage love and heartbreak. The Theory of Unrequited truly ENTANGLED me.
The Theory of Unrequited is a story of young love. It is a story of painful love. It is a story of heartbreaking love. It is a story of angsty love. It is a story of unrequited love. I was hooked. I was floored. I was deeply consumed by this rich and emotional read. Compelling. Soul Ripping. Heartfelt. Soulful. The Theory of Unrequited is a withering love story of love, hurt and broken hearts and promises. A story of unreciprocated love. This book is not easy. It is turbulent. It is messy. It is a whirlwind. However, it will suck you in. It will own you. Len Webster's writing is very complex but so well written. You find yourself questioning the love between the two individuals in this epic love story. You will find your self breaking. Len Webster wrote this book to open your heart. She wrote this book with a story to penetrate every part of you. Her words light up. Her words pulls you in. The Theory of Unrequited got me mad, crying, annoyed, smiling and ranting. Pretty much in my feelings. To me, that's a sign of good book. That's a sign of book that has done its job to wrap you in its bindings.
In The Theory of Unrequited, you will meet Alexandra "AJ" and Evan, best friends since they were young and two individuals who will face heartbreak between them. These two are so great at being friends. You can feel their strong friendship and bond. AJ reminds of me when I was a teenager. The insecurities. The love for her parents. The love for Evan. She has her faults but she is someone you can't help but relate to. She goes out to find herself. To be who she is without being just Evan's best friend or Red Sox's favourite girl. Evan is the one friend who has been there for AJ. Making her happy and being a good friend to her. You could feel the pain he has. You can't help but feel for him. There are times I felt he took advantage of AJ and never listened to what she wanted. AJ and Evan are the epitome of the science of unrequited. Complex and on different frequencies.
The Theory of Unrequited is so emotional and of course that ending made me want to Book 2. I cannot wait for Book 2. This is a must read. I implore you to give it a chance.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
The Theory of Unrequited is a story of young love. It is a story of painful love. It is a story of heartbreaking love. It is a story of angsty love. It is a story of unrequited love. I was hooked. I was floored. I was deeply consumed by this rich and emotional read. Compelling. Soul Ripping. Heartfelt. Soulful. The Theory of Unrequited is a withering love story of love, hurt and broken hearts and promises. A story of unreciprocated love. This book is not easy. It is turbulent. It is messy. It is a whirlwind. However, it will suck you in. It will own you. Len Webster's writing is very complex but so well written. You find yourself questioning the love between the two individuals in this epic love story. You will find your self breaking. Len Webster wrote this book to open your heart. She wrote this book with a story to penetrate every part of you. Her words light up. Her words pulls you in. The Theory of Unrequited got me mad, crying, annoyed, smiling and ranting. Pretty much in my feelings. To me, that's a sign of good book. That's a sign of book that has done its job to wrap you in its bindings.
In The Theory of Unrequited, you will meet Alexandra "AJ" and Evan, best friends since they were young and two individuals who will face heartbreak between them. These two are so great at being friends. You can feel their strong friendship and bond. AJ reminds of me when I was a teenager. The insecurities. The love for her parents. The love for Evan. She has her faults but she is someone you can't help but relate to. She goes out to find herself. To be who she is without being just Evan's best friend or Red Sox's favourite girl. Evan is the one friend who has been there for AJ. Making her happy and being a good friend to her. You could feel the pain he has. You can't help but feel for him. There are times I felt he took advantage of AJ and never listened to what she wanted. AJ and Evan are the epitome of the science of unrequited. Complex and on different frequencies.
The Theory of Unrequited is so emotional and of course that ending made me want to Book 2. I cannot wait for Book 2. This is a must read. I implore you to give it a chance.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2018
AH Man!!!
This was sweet, this was genuine, this was full of emotional ouchies... Just like I like my books. However I had some big issues with it. Aside from the massive cliffhanger that pissed me off, here's my list...
This was sweet, this was genuine, this was full of emotional ouchies... Just like I like my books. However I had some big issues with it. Aside from the massive cliffhanger that pissed me off, here's my list...
April 18, 2018
You can't help who you fall in love with and that includes your best friend.
AJ fell in love with her BF Evan, but her feelings were not returned and it was heartbreaking. Evan, well he didn't realize how AJ felt but once he did, he realized his mistake and tries to make amends for his mistake but he might be too late.
For a time I wanted to hate Evan because how oblivious he was to AJ's feelings but I realized that it takes some people a while to realize what they have in front of them.
The angst had me hyperventilating and that ending....my goodness Author Len Webster!!! Kara~ 4 Stars
AJ fell in love with her BF Evan, but her feelings were not returned and it was heartbreaking. Evan, well he didn't realize how AJ felt but once he did, he realized his mistake and tries to make amends for his mistake but he might be too late.
For a time I wanted to hate Evan because how oblivious he was to AJ's feelings but I realized that it takes some people a while to realize what they have in front of them.
The angst had me hyperventilating and that ending....my goodness Author Len Webster!!! Kara~ 4 Stars
July 3, 2018
4.5 stars
"I would never be more. He would never love me. And that was the worst part. Because I still held hope that he might, even when I knew he wouldn't."
This book was my first book by Len Webster. And I totally fell in love with it. Even though it is not written in the first POV, I had no trouble in relating to the characters and making their feelings my own. Right from the heartbreaking epilogue I knew I was up to some highly emotional read.
"But an easy life isn't worth breathing for. Life is only as temporary as we make it."
With each chapter, no matter if it was in the past - explaining happenings during last year of High School - or if it was what happened in the present, the knot in my stomach got tighter and tighter. IMO this story is angsty because you wish desperately for a happy ending knowing at the same time that you probably won't get it.
"She loved him completely ... and he loved her fractionally. Just enough to make her is best friend but not a sliver more."
AJ and Evan are quite a pair. A love that was made in heaven, fulfilled on earth. And yes, sometimes you need to loose to realize what you love most.
Evan took AJ for granted. He cared for her deeply but she cared more for him. She was more selfless when it came to Evan than it was the other way around.
What I really enjoyed about those characters was that they truly behaved like young inexperienced teenagers finding their way in life. Their struggles felt real and yes, sometimes annoying. But we were all teenagers once and looking for our right way in life. They don't have to be all grown up and make the right and most logic decisions.
"You're the meaning of my life. You, Alexandra Parker, are my oxygen. My eight protons and eight neutrons."
The Theory of Unrequited is a really great YA love story with the guarantee of a broken heart by the end of the book.
"Her soft, slightly warm lips were the life he needed. She breathed oxygen in him with each flutter of their kiss."
"I would never be more. He would never love me. And that was the worst part. Because I still held hope that he might, even when I knew he wouldn't."
This book was my first book by Len Webster. And I totally fell in love with it. Even though it is not written in the first POV, I had no trouble in relating to the characters and making their feelings my own. Right from the heartbreaking epilogue I knew I was up to some highly emotional read.
"But an easy life isn't worth breathing for. Life is only as temporary as we make it."
With each chapter, no matter if it was in the past - explaining happenings during last year of High School - or if it was what happened in the present, the knot in my stomach got tighter and tighter. IMO this story is angsty because you wish desperately for a happy ending knowing at the same time that you probably won't get it.
"She loved him completely ... and he loved her fractionally. Just enough to make her is best friend but not a sliver more."
AJ and Evan are quite a pair. A love that was made in heaven, fulfilled on earth. And yes, sometimes you need to loose to realize what you love most.
Evan took AJ for granted. He cared for her deeply but she cared more for him. She was more selfless when it came to Evan than it was the other way around.
What I really enjoyed about those characters was that they truly behaved like young inexperienced teenagers finding their way in life. Their struggles felt real and yes, sometimes annoying. But we were all teenagers once and looking for our right way in life. They don't have to be all grown up and make the right and most logic decisions.
"You're the meaning of my life. You, Alexandra Parker, are my oxygen. My eight protons and eight neutrons."
The Theory of Unrequited is a really great YA love story with the guarantee of a broken heart by the end of the book.
"Her soft, slightly warm lips were the life he needed. She breathed oxygen in him with each flutter of their kiss."
March 25, 2018
4.5 stars for me
I binged this NA story in one session. Alex/AJ is a fantastic nerd girl character who is way more than she realises. I adored her. Falling in love with her best friend Evan is her biggest mistake. I felt her teenage pain - it was so real. Determined to work out who she is she breaks a promise and disappears from his life. Great angsty read - the story had me so hooked I didn't even notice there were no sexy times til I finished. Gotta be a great story to do that!
Gotta warn you though it ends on a cliffy that had me yelling at my IPad. Cannot wait for book 2.
I received an arc of this book
I binged this NA story in one session. Alex/AJ is a fantastic nerd girl character who is way more than she realises. I adored her. Falling in love with her best friend Evan is her biggest mistake. I felt her teenage pain - it was so real. Determined to work out who she is she breaks a promise and disappears from his life. Great angsty read - the story had me so hooked I didn't even notice there were no sexy times til I finished. Gotta be a great story to do that!
Gotta warn you though it ends on a cliffy that had me yelling at my IPad. Cannot wait for book 2.
I received an arc of this book
March 27, 2018
Len Webster is a master at weaving powerful and emotional stories, and this time she made me fell in love with the impossible..the one romance trope that I always seem to shy away from : the love triangle
Can a friendship withstand the power of love?
AJ and Evan’s relationship was tumultuous, it’s filled with so much love and understanding but also built on a foundation of self interest and heartbreak. With the alternating timeline between the past and the present, we have a glimpse at the life before the betrayal and the aftermath in which AJ and Evan’s friendship is put to test.. that’s where Landon, with his innocent charm and honest persona stepped in and make the entire world brighter filled with hope and possibilities.
Len Webster always have us thinking from both characters’ perspectives. I could never hate tihem for doing what they did and learned to understand and accept their decisions, and I know This book is just a warm up for the intense emotional baggage that is about to come (that cliffhanger!)
I need the sequel now!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book generously provided by LWoods Pr and the author. Thank you for the reviewing opportunity!
Merged review:
Len Webster is a master at weaving powerful and emotional stories, and this time she made me fell in love with the impossible..the one romance trope that I always seem to shy away from : the love triangle
Can a friendship withstand the power of love?
AJ and Evan’s relationship was tumultuous, it’s filled with so much love and understanding but also built on a foundation of self interest and heartbreak. With the alternating timeline between the past and the present, we have a glimpse at the life before the betrayal and the aftermath in which AJ and Evan’s friendship is put to test.. that’s where Landon, with his innocent charm and honest persona stepped in and make the entire world brighter filled with hope and possibilities.
Len Webster always have us thinking from both characters’ perspectives. I could never hate them for doing what they did and learned to understand and accept their decisions, and I know This book is just a warm up for the intense emotional baggage that is about to come (that cliffhanger!)
I need the sequel now!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book generously provided by LWoods Pr and the author. Thank you for the reviewing opportunity!
Can a friendship withstand the power of love?
AJ and Evan’s relationship was tumultuous, it’s filled with so much love and understanding but also built on a foundation of self interest and heartbreak. With the alternating timeline between the past and the present, we have a glimpse at the life before the betrayal and the aftermath in which AJ and Evan’s friendship is put to test.. that’s where Landon, with his innocent charm and honest persona stepped in and make the entire world brighter filled with hope and possibilities.
Len Webster always have us thinking from both characters’ perspectives. I could never hate tihem for doing what they did and learned to understand and accept their decisions, and I know This book is just a warm up for the intense emotional baggage that is about to come (that cliffhanger!)
I need the sequel now!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book generously provided by LWoods Pr and the author. Thank you for the reviewing opportunity!
Merged review:
Len Webster is a master at weaving powerful and emotional stories, and this time she made me fell in love with the impossible..the one romance trope that I always seem to shy away from : the love triangle
Can a friendship withstand the power of love?
AJ and Evan’s relationship was tumultuous, it’s filled with so much love and understanding but also built on a foundation of self interest and heartbreak. With the alternating timeline between the past and the present, we have a glimpse at the life before the betrayal and the aftermath in which AJ and Evan’s friendship is put to test.. that’s where Landon, with his innocent charm and honest persona stepped in and make the entire world brighter filled with hope and possibilities.
Len Webster always have us thinking from both characters’ perspectives. I could never hate them for doing what they did and learned to understand and accept their decisions, and I know This book is just a warm up for the intense emotional baggage that is about to come (that cliffhanger!)
I need the sequel now!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book generously provided by LWoods Pr and the author. Thank you for the reviewing opportunity!
April 4, 2022
*ARC Given to Blog for Honest Review*
*DNF*
1 Kiss
God…I hate writing these kinds of reviews. I hate when books don’t work for me, regardless of the reasoning, it just feels icky and wrong and makes me sad. I know not every book is for every reader…I know there is nothing wrong with me, the book or the author…it just doesn’t stop it from sucking all around. And no, there is no better word for it because it does suck. After reading the blurb for The Theory of the Unrequited, I was so insanely excited to read – the story just demands to be read. And it is a great premise…there were just a few key factors that were off for me and eventually those issues became too big to ignore.
Honestly, I read the Prologues - yes…there is a Prologue I from her POV and a Prologue II from his POV – first time I’ve seen this and it was really good, I loved how it set everything up and I was ready to jump in and get my heart angst’d to bits. Go to the first chapter and…it’s third POV. For some people, that’s not a big deal – for me, it’s not a deal breaker, but it’s a bummer. Especially when everything began in first…I was a bit confused. Then there was the process of getting into the flow of the chapters…some are hers, some are his, some are past, some are present…it was all completely spelled out but there were times it felt a bit jumpy which made it hard for me to get a read on the characters…which leads me to my next problem.
I wanted to like AJ and Evan…I felt like I read enough to the point where I should know or be able to make a decision as to how I felt about them…but to be honest, aside from a few basic facts, I don’t feel like I really knew them. I’m not saying I needed to know them inside and out but like it got to be a vicious cycle where aside from a few details and the relationship between them, I couldn’t have really told you who they were and that’s kind of important for me to keep me reading. I need to be invested in the characters and I wanted so badly to be…but it wasn’t enough. One thing I did know for sure…was that they were best friends…because one or both of them said so every other paragraph. I’m being sarcastic, but it did feel like it was at least every other page…and for the purpose of being as accurate as possible, I just searched the word “best friend” in the kindle app – it’s mentioned 182 times…over 60 of those mentions were in the 25% that I read. One of my all-time biggest pet peeves is repetition…that might not seem like a lot to you, but it stuck out and became annoying to me. I get wanting to drive home the point of them being best friends but it was starting to desensitize me.
There were a few random things here or there that started to irk me – like the way things were phrased, one sentence in particular broke me for a minute because the tensing was just not right and I couldn’t wrap my brain around it. There was also some of the dialogue that just did not sound natural or work at all…like teenage guys do not talk like that, which adding to breaking the flow. The final call came from me when even the heroine knew what she was doing was messed up. I get that they’re young…I get that they do dumb/crazy/silly/spontaneous/impetuous things but…what AJ was doing was just cruel and heartless – and I’m using AJ’s words, she said it was cruel. The way that AJ and Evan’s friendship is built up…I cannot imagine doing that to anyone you love or care about, let alone based on the relationship they had. I got her motivations and frustrations…I understood why she needed to do what she did…but she took the cowards way out to do it and it just wasn’t working for me.
I’ve said it once and I’ll keep saying it - I’m sad that The Theory of the Unrequited didn’t work out for me. I really am….this was my first Len Webster read and regardless of how I felt about this particular book, I do still want to give her books a chance again. I know a lot of people are loving this book and I did skim and get some details, so I have an idea about where the next book is leading, but it definitely makes me happy with my decision to stop.
*DNF*
1 Kiss
God…I hate writing these kinds of reviews. I hate when books don’t work for me, regardless of the reasoning, it just feels icky and wrong and makes me sad. I know not every book is for every reader…I know there is nothing wrong with me, the book or the author…it just doesn’t stop it from sucking all around. And no, there is no better word for it because it does suck. After reading the blurb for The Theory of the Unrequited, I was so insanely excited to read – the story just demands to be read. And it is a great premise…there were just a few key factors that were off for me and eventually those issues became too big to ignore.
Honestly, I read the Prologues - yes…there is a Prologue I from her POV and a Prologue II from his POV – first time I’ve seen this and it was really good, I loved how it set everything up and I was ready to jump in and get my heart angst’d to bits. Go to the first chapter and…it’s third POV. For some people, that’s not a big deal – for me, it’s not a deal breaker, but it’s a bummer. Especially when everything began in first…I was a bit confused. Then there was the process of getting into the flow of the chapters…some are hers, some are his, some are past, some are present…it was all completely spelled out but there were times it felt a bit jumpy which made it hard for me to get a read on the characters…which leads me to my next problem.
I wanted to like AJ and Evan…I felt like I read enough to the point where I should know or be able to make a decision as to how I felt about them…but to be honest, aside from a few basic facts, I don’t feel like I really knew them. I’m not saying I needed to know them inside and out but like it got to be a vicious cycle where aside from a few details and the relationship between them, I couldn’t have really told you who they were and that’s kind of important for me to keep me reading. I need to be invested in the characters and I wanted so badly to be…but it wasn’t enough. One thing I did know for sure…was that they were best friends…because one or both of them said so every other paragraph. I’m being sarcastic, but it did feel like it was at least every other page…and for the purpose of being as accurate as possible, I just searched the word “best friend” in the kindle app – it’s mentioned 182 times…over 60 of those mentions were in the 25% that I read. One of my all-time biggest pet peeves is repetition…that might not seem like a lot to you, but it stuck out and became annoying to me. I get wanting to drive home the point of them being best friends but it was starting to desensitize me.
There were a few random things here or there that started to irk me – like the way things were phrased, one sentence in particular broke me for a minute because the tensing was just not right and I couldn’t wrap my brain around it. There was also some of the dialogue that just did not sound natural or work at all…like teenage guys do not talk like that, which adding to breaking the flow. The final call came from me when even the heroine knew what she was doing was messed up. I get that they’re young…I get that they do dumb/crazy/silly/spontaneous/impetuous things but…what AJ was doing was just cruel and heartless – and I’m using AJ’s words, she said it was cruel. The way that AJ and Evan’s friendship is built up…I cannot imagine doing that to anyone you love or care about, let alone based on the relationship they had. I got her motivations and frustrations…I understood why she needed to do what she did…but she took the cowards way out to do it and it just wasn’t working for me.
I’ve said it once and I’ll keep saying it - I’m sad that The Theory of the Unrequited didn’t work out for me. I really am….this was my first Len Webster read and regardless of how I felt about this particular book, I do still want to give her books a chance again. I know a lot of people are loving this book and I did skim and get some details, so I have an idea about where the next book is leading, but it definitely makes me happy with my decision to stop.
December 14, 2018
OKAY, PEEPS of Goodreads.
Let's start with, I'm still not over it. And I'm STILL mad at you, Len.
AJ and Evan remind me so much of my love life as a teen.
I think everyone can relate to some extent. Whether it's through the science, the teen drama, loving your best friend, or even unrequited love.
I'm hoping like me, they'll get their HEA. Because GOOD LORD, I want them to. I don't think I've ever shipped a couple so HARD before.
AJ is crazy intelligent. I found myself awestruck with her and her brain. She was shy, but it was fitting to her personality, and I loved that.
Evan is blind not really, but REALLY. *insert eye roll*
I love them both, but I also hate Evan too lol. I can't hate AJ, just can't do it.
There are a million-and-one (not really/not possible) quotes that I loved in this book.
But this, this is my favorite.
"You'll always be mine, Alexandra Parker."
I mean, COME ON, EVAN
Eight protons.
Eight neutrons.
I'm over here crying. Even writing this review I'm crying, you dick!
You even confused me! I was confused. The moment you were introduced my heart palpitated, and I swear I loved you just as much as AJ.
You wrecked me, boy. And you better fix this shit, before I metaphorically come up to your fictional ass, and show you what is right in front of you.
Okay, C.L., calm TF down. *blows out exaggerated sassy breath*
Much better.
This right here, this wrecked me. I'm wrecked, I'm ruined, and it's all thanks to Evan Gilmore.
Why, Evan? WHY? Not to AJ, because I'm more hurt lol. BUT WHY BREAK ME LIKE THAT? WTF?
I swear, I need you to pull your head outta your ass and figure this shit out.
AND, LEN. What is going to happen with that door? I NEED details woman. A door/knock, has never made me so insecure, unsure, and upset before. I'm over here, weeks later, upset that you haven't given me more. My poor heart is full of emotions and turmoil.
I NEED THIS.
I NEED them to be okay.
I NEED ANSWERS.
C.L. OUT!
August 11, 2018
Teenage angst at its finest! This is my first book by Len Webster and god, the emotional turmoil was through the roof. There were times I wanted to smack these characters, but then I reminded myself that they’re young and have so much growing up to do. My heart broke for AJ as she loved Evan so deeply but kept her feelings locked deep within her heart. Evan—he loved AJ and needed his best friend by his side. If only he could see what was right in front of him!! I can’t wait to dive into book 2. I’m hooked!!!
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Blurb:
Atomic number: 8
Name of chemical element: Oxygen
Symbol: O
Every theory has a test subject … even between best friends.
The pact: Stanford.
The betrayal: AJ attending Duke.
The reason: She did something stupid like fall in love with Evan.
The problem: Evan’s not ready to let this betrayal go so easily.
The solution: Find AJ and fix them.
The Theory of Unrequited, Book One in The Science of Unrequited: The Story of AJ & Evan
Blurb:
Atomic number: 8
Name of chemical element: Oxygen
Symbol: O
Every theory has a test subject … even between best friends.
The pact: Stanford.
The betrayal: AJ attending Duke.
The reason: She did something stupid like fall in love with Evan.
The problem: Evan’s not ready to let this betrayal go so easily.
The solution: Find AJ and fix them.
The Theory of Unrequited, Book One in The Science of Unrequited: The Story of AJ & Evan
April 18, 2018
Reviewed @ Thoughts By Tash
Review copy kindly provided by the author in exchange for a honest review
Ever since first learned about this book, I have been curious about The Theory of Unrequited. With limited information about this book, I dove in and like always I was blown away.
With the end of Webster’s long running series recently , I didn’t know if this series would replace the missing pieces of my heart that was taken away with The Thirty – Eight series. Well it did and more with the twists and turns that was waiting for me. It was a great set up and I love the connections between the leads and the suppprting character
There is a lot going on with this book and it’s only the beginning , as we explore theory behind unrequited. The way that Webster has deliver this story is perfect. I like the concept and it’s best to be discover for yourself to understand these two . It’s a friendship first , that turning into a mindfield of what if’s?
AJ and Evan’s story is one that is complex, formed on bonds of friendship but wanting so much more. AJ was seen as the that girl, the girl who was the best friend with Evan and they had dreams together. Only as friends though , never as a lovers.
However AJ wanted to cross the line and hence a beautiful heartbreaking story is formed. She made a decision that set the future spiraling. And open up Pandora box with her decision. It’s not an easy decision, AJ isn’t a girl who going to wait forever. She is smart and let her heart take control for too long. It’s take for the brain to take charge. Webster pegs her well, as she is struggling with this decision as this is only half of the story. There is Evan and his own feelings, ones complicated by his own story.
Where he didn’t see AJ as the way she saw him, until he is tested. Which leads to what happens if feelings are unrequited with young love. Webster takes us through the past and present, showing the entwining story of these two . Showing the highs and lows and beginning of what will be an epic lovers to friend story.
I didn’t think I would be falling in love with new characters so soon from Webster because of my past adoration for others. However these two will steal hearts and I can’t wait for the rest of their story.
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Review copy kindly provided by the author in exchange for a honest review
Ever since first learned about this book, I have been curious about The Theory of Unrequited. With limited information about this book, I dove in and like always I was blown away.
With the end of Webster’s long running series recently , I didn’t know if this series would replace the missing pieces of my heart that was taken away with The Thirty – Eight series. Well it did and more with the twists and turns that was waiting for me. It was a great set up and I love the connections between the leads and the suppprting character
There is a lot going on with this book and it’s only the beginning , as we explore theory behind unrequited. The way that Webster has deliver this story is perfect. I like the concept and it’s best to be discover for yourself to understand these two . It’s a friendship first , that turning into a mindfield of what if’s?
AJ and Evan’s story is one that is complex, formed on bonds of friendship but wanting so much more. AJ was seen as the that girl, the girl who was the best friend with Evan and they had dreams together. Only as friends though , never as a lovers.
However AJ wanted to cross the line and hence a beautiful heartbreaking story is formed. She made a decision that set the future spiraling. And open up Pandora box with her decision. It’s not an easy decision, AJ isn’t a girl who going to wait forever. She is smart and let her heart take control for too long. It’s take for the brain to take charge. Webster pegs her well, as she is struggling with this decision as this is only half of the story. There is Evan and his own feelings, ones complicated by his own story.
Where he didn’t see AJ as the way she saw him, until he is tested. Which leads to what happens if feelings are unrequited with young love. Webster takes us through the past and present, showing the entwining story of these two . Showing the highs and lows and beginning of what will be an epic lovers to friend story.
I didn’t think I would be falling in love with new characters so soon from Webster because of my past adoration for others. However these two will steal hearts and I can’t wait for the rest of their story.
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March 5, 2019
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The Theory of Unrequited is the first book in Len Webster's The Science of Unrequited series and I am officially addicted to this extraordinarily talented author's writing style and brilliant storytelling ability. It is so hard to believe that it has taking me this freaking long to finally pick up one of her stories and now that I have there is no turning back.
This is just the beginning of AJ and Evan's story and readers are in for a whirlwind ride of emotions. I devoured this phenomenal story in one sitting because it is one of those kind of reads that once you pick up you aren't able to put it down until you have reached the last page. The author pulled tightly on my heartstrings and I found myself absolutely breathless as I inhaled every word on every page. I was wholeheartedly captivated by this story and there was so much to love. The perfectly intertwined past and present storyline was one of my favorite aspects and I felt as if the author did it so effortlessly that it was so brilliantly beautiful.
While the cliffhanger at the end had me screaming, (luckily for me I was able to dive right into book two, which I totally took advantage of within moments of reaching the end), it was the right place to end book one. Len Webster buckle up because you have a new stalker...I mean FAN! I CANNOT wait to read all of your books because I am in LOVE!
Readers if you haven't picked up this book yet, please consider doing so because you won't regret it! AJ and Evan's story will have you on the edge of your seat in anticipation for the next chapter in their life and you will surely be shouting at them time and time again!
The Theory of Unrequited is the first book in Len Webster's The Science of Unrequited series and I am officially addicted to this extraordinarily talented author's writing style and brilliant storytelling ability. It is so hard to believe that it has taking me this freaking long to finally pick up one of her stories and now that I have there is no turning back.
This is just the beginning of AJ and Evan's story and readers are in for a whirlwind ride of emotions. I devoured this phenomenal story in one sitting because it is one of those kind of reads that once you pick up you aren't able to put it down until you have reached the last page. The author pulled tightly on my heartstrings and I found myself absolutely breathless as I inhaled every word on every page. I was wholeheartedly captivated by this story and there was so much to love. The perfectly intertwined past and present storyline was one of my favorite aspects and I felt as if the author did it so effortlessly that it was so brilliantly beautiful.
While the cliffhanger at the end had me screaming, (luckily for me I was able to dive right into book two, which I totally took advantage of within moments of reaching the end), it was the right place to end book one. Len Webster buckle up because you have a new stalker...I mean FAN! I CANNOT wait to read all of your books because I am in LOVE!
Readers if you haven't picked up this book yet, please consider doing so because you won't regret it! AJ and Evan's story will have you on the edge of your seat in anticipation for the next chapter in their life and you will surely be shouting at them time and time again!
April 17, 2018
*** ARC kindly provided for an honest review. ***
I knew that I’d be on an emotional ride. The author tortured me, stirring emotions, making me suffer… damn my heart.
Evan and AJ were best friends until the moment all the promises they’ve made years ago were broken, when these two who were everything for each other, breathing the same air and almost beating as one for all their lives became strangers.
AJ was in love with Evan, who seemed to only see her like a sister and no more, who I had to say failed to her so many times. So oblivious, caring in his own but taking her friendship and love for granted. Not really putting her needs at the same levels than his. Oh dear Evan, I was pissed… tsk tsk
I might have seen AJ like fragile or being too kind and forgiving when it came to Evan, but I got it. She was stronger than she looked like. As the story unfold we got to see AJ standing on her own, trying to heal her broken heart. I appreciated to see her finally shine and not being overshadowed by Evan.
We got to see their relationship in the past when it was only them against the world, making us understand how they reached this point, when you took things for granted and in way not being the best friend you should have been.
The dynamic between them was really interesting, when one was good, the other was as well, and on the contrary it was the same thing.
There was harm being done from both parts, unsaid things and misunderstandings that slowly tore them apart; Evan for being oblivious and in denial, AJ for not being honest about her real feelings. Even the strong bond they shared was not enough.
It took just a betrayal for making them realize that even the distance could make this easier, their hearts were still trying to find their way back to each other, making feelings growing, stronger than before. A mix of angsty and sweetness.
Len Webster strikes again... damn my emotions.
I knew this story about two best friends entitled “The Theory of Unrequited” would be heavy emotionally speaking, two people who have lost themselves in the way, leading to heartbreak, broken promises and hearts. The ifs and the whys...
I’ve tried to understand all the complexities of this theory, whichever way you looked at it, always came back to one point. Love is never easy... AJ and Evan proved it.
April 18, 2018
AJ (Alexandra/Alexi/Alex) and Evan have been friends since they were babies. In each other's lives from diapers all the way to High School. They are best friends, but as we know, sometimes best friends can lead to other feelings.
AJ, the nerdy girl who's best friends with the star of the baseball team, an unlikely pair.
For AJ, her feelings became more but for Evan, they were always just best friends. Amazing, important, all-encompassing friends...eight protons, eight neutrons - oxygen to each other. They needed each other to live. But AJ's dreams changed so she could always be there for Evan until she couldn't.
Wow, this book. My heart broke, over and over. For both AJ and Evan. I wanted to be mad at Evan for his ignorance of AJ's feelings, I wanted to be angry with AJ for running from her feeling for Evan and not just talking to him. The angst level is high, not knowing who I wanted to be happy at the end was overly anxiety-inducing. What made my anxiety even higher...the cliffanger...holy shit it's a BIG ONE!
Can't wait for book 2!
AJ, the nerdy girl who's best friends with the star of the baseball team, an unlikely pair.
For AJ, her feelings became more but for Evan, they were always just best friends. Amazing, important, all-encompassing friends...eight protons, eight neutrons - oxygen to each other. They needed each other to live. But AJ's dreams changed so she could always be there for Evan until she couldn't.
Wow, this book. My heart broke, over and over. For both AJ and Evan. I wanted to be mad at Evan for his ignorance of AJ's feelings, I wanted to be angry with AJ for running from her feeling for Evan and not just talking to him. The angst level is high, not knowing who I wanted to be happy at the end was overly anxiety-inducing. What made my anxiety even higher...the cliffanger...holy shit it's a BIG ONE!
Can't wait for book 2!
April 18, 2018
Tears came to surface within the first few pages of AJ’s prologue. Len Webster took me on a whirlwind of nostalgia with The Theory of Unrequited. It took me back to my time as a silly, naive teenager—dealing with all those new and confusing feelings. And not knowing what to do or say about those feelings. I experienced, like I'm sure many have, at a point during high school—literally my senior year just like AJ, with a friend who I adored, and one who made me feel very similar to the way she did.
“She loved him completely … and he loved her fractionally. Just enough to make her his best friend but not a sliver more.”
This story held so much angst, love, growing-pains, and ultimately betrayal. There’s so much that goes unsaid by these characters, dancing around each other and the way they feel. Times you remind yourself that these are teenagers, and it’s the way most go so cluelessly about things. I love how Len intertwined AJ and Evan’s past with the present, the events that led up to AJ turning her back on a pact with Evan. She did a wonderful job at bringing all these emotions with the story and with her characters.
“She breathed oxygen in him with each flutter of their kiss. He knew right from wrong. He was aware that he was kissing his best friend. He was convinced that this one flawless kiss was right.”
The Theory of Unrequited leaves us on a tortuous cliffhanger, I say that dramatically and affectionately because I can’t wait for book 2, The Solution of Unrequited. Also, I want to add that I’m swooning hardcore over Evan’s older brother Kyle! <3
April 15, 2018
As I starting reading this book I became hooked so much do that I read it in one sitting and just ignored everything thing else.
I’m way past my teenage years but this story took me back to those times. I’m not sure how to quantify the book because it’s a love story but without the romance. I’m sure we’ve all had that one boy who you fancied but your firmly in the friend zone well that’s the essence of AJ and Evan’s story.
I loved these two just as much as they frustrated me I was literally screaming at them to talk to each other. I had to remind myself they were teenagers so my grow up philosophy was way off base. AJ made my heart hurt, Len portrayed all her feelings perfectly and effortlessly captured all the angst and pain.
The ending was a duff duff moment ( UK ) readers will get the reference. Can’t wait to get my hands on book two.
reviewed by Sweet Spot Sisterhood
I’m way past my teenage years but this story took me back to those times. I’m not sure how to quantify the book because it’s a love story but without the romance. I’m sure we’ve all had that one boy who you fancied but your firmly in the friend zone well that’s the essence of AJ and Evan’s story.
I loved these two just as much as they frustrated me I was literally screaming at them to talk to each other. I had to remind myself they were teenagers so my grow up philosophy was way off base. AJ made my heart hurt, Len portrayed all her feelings perfectly and effortlessly captured all the angst and pain.
The ending was a duff duff moment ( UK ) readers will get the reference. Can’t wait to get my hands on book two.
reviewed by Sweet Spot Sisterhood
July 3, 2018
"Eight Protons, Eight Neutrons"
Len Webster has a way with words like no other. The meaningful and powerful messages she portrays in this book is extraordinary. Her writing is extraordinary, like no other. And that makes this book so special. It's not often that I read a book this powerful and emotional. I'm a sucker for friends-to-lovers-romance so I knew what I was getting into, but this. This was more than I expected. The heartbreak and the love in this book made me swoon and made me cry. A real masterpiece.
She had promised him that nothing would come between them. Little did she know that her heart would be the one thing to change that could ruin everything.
I don’t think I can find the words to describe how much this book means to me. It’s beautiful and heartbreaking. It’s about best friends and their love for each other. But it is also so much more. Because The Theory of Unrequited is not just a love story, it's a story about friendship, betrayal, forgiveness, love, hate and about finding yourself.
She loved him completely … and he loved her fractionally. Just enough to make her his best friend but not a sliver more.
I love how Len portrayed the characters so well and made AJ, Evan and all their friends and family feel so real and heartfelt.
I adore AJ/Alex so much. She’s such a sweet, caring, loyal, patient and forgiving person. Everything about her called to me. I could relate to her and understand her feelings and her actions. She’s the best friend everyone could wish for. And Evan… oh Evan, he’s just lovely, he can be so sweet and caring but he can also be so freaking stupid! He just doesn’t see the way AJ feels for him. But his “side” of the story is also so beautiful and heartbreaking; I could feel all his pain and his love and friendship for AJ. She’s his everything. AJ and Evan just had my heart beating erratically. I was feeling with them and they stole my heart with their love and friendship.
And not to forget all the other characters in this book that just made me fall in love with them – Kyle, Connecticut, Savannah,…
To be honest when I first knew that this was going to be a 4 book series (about one couple) I was scared that the story would drag out, but not with this book. The Theory of Unrequited never felt anything but perfect. The words, the sentences and the chapters were everything and so much more. Yes, it may be a long series but AJ and Evan deserve their story and I am so proud to be able to read it. It's perfect and in no way too much or dragged out. I wouldn't change it for anything. The Theory of Unrequited is such an amazingly beautiful and heartbreaking story I couldn't not fall in love with it.
I felt for AJ and Evan and loved how their friendship was evolving …or rather not evolving. All the love in this book just made me fall in love with them. Their memories, their firsts, their lasts and just everything about these two “best friends” called out to me and made me fall in love with The Theory of Unrequited.
But unfortunately every great story has to come to an end and this one ends bittersweet on an epic cliffhanger. It makes you want to know more and I can’t wait to read The solution to Unrequited.
PS: And the paperback is just utterly beautiful!! Stunning!
Len Webster has a way with words like no other. The meaningful and powerful messages she portrays in this book is extraordinary. Her writing is extraordinary, like no other. And that makes this book so special. It's not often that I read a book this powerful and emotional. I'm a sucker for friends-to-lovers-romance so I knew what I was getting into, but this. This was more than I expected. The heartbreak and the love in this book made me swoon and made me cry. A real masterpiece.
She had promised him that nothing would come between them. Little did she know that her heart would be the one thing to change that could ruin everything.
I don’t think I can find the words to describe how much this book means to me. It’s beautiful and heartbreaking. It’s about best friends and their love for each other. But it is also so much more. Because The Theory of Unrequited is not just a love story, it's a story about friendship, betrayal, forgiveness, love, hate and about finding yourself.
She loved him completely … and he loved her fractionally. Just enough to make her his best friend but not a sliver more.
I love how Len portrayed the characters so well and made AJ, Evan and all their friends and family feel so real and heartfelt.
I adore AJ/Alex so much. She’s such a sweet, caring, loyal, patient and forgiving person. Everything about her called to me. I could relate to her and understand her feelings and her actions. She’s the best friend everyone could wish for. And Evan… oh Evan, he’s just lovely, he can be so sweet and caring but he can also be so freaking stupid! He just doesn’t see the way AJ feels for him. But his “side” of the story is also so beautiful and heartbreaking; I could feel all his pain and his love and friendship for AJ. She’s his everything. AJ and Evan just had my heart beating erratically. I was feeling with them and they stole my heart with their love and friendship.
And not to forget all the other characters in this book that just made me fall in love with them – Kyle, Connecticut, Savannah,…
To be honest when I first knew that this was going to be a 4 book series (about one couple) I was scared that the story would drag out, but not with this book. The Theory of Unrequited never felt anything but perfect. The words, the sentences and the chapters were everything and so much more. Yes, it may be a long series but AJ and Evan deserve their story and I am so proud to be able to read it. It's perfect and in no way too much or dragged out. I wouldn't change it for anything. The Theory of Unrequited is such an amazingly beautiful and heartbreaking story I couldn't not fall in love with it.
I felt for AJ and Evan and loved how their friendship was evolving …or rather not evolving. All the love in this book just made me fall in love with them. Their memories, their firsts, their lasts and just everything about these two “best friends” called out to me and made me fall in love with The Theory of Unrequited.
But unfortunately every great story has to come to an end and this one ends bittersweet on an epic cliffhanger. It makes you want to know more and I can’t wait to read The solution to Unrequited.
PS: And the paperback is just utterly beautiful!! Stunning!
November 27, 2018
Dove into book 2 immediately - wanted to see what happened. Amazing book, could not wait to see what caused the rift between H/h, my heart hurt for h, i could feel her pain throughout as if I was experiencing it with her . Amazing writing! Need to know more of what H was thinking - wanted to club him at some points but still loved him too -he better redeem himself!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2018
So I LOVE unrequited love stories. And let me tell you his story hits the spot! There is a cliffhanger and I still want to know what happened at prom!!
April 12, 2018
4.5 stars
It hurts.
Love hurts.
Unrequited love tears the soul apart.
Unrequited love with your oldest and dearest friend is a splitting of your soul. Tearing one whole part into two jagged edged pieces.
The Theory of Unrequited is heartache and love. It's grief and mourning. It's young love and epiphanies. It's growing up.- I never want to grow up. Len Webster ruined it for me. I never want to live in reality if the it is at the expense of the dream. Let me explain in all my crazy...
I have always wanted AJ and Evan's relationship. I have always longed for the best friend that grew up with you and knows you. The one person who could understand without being spoken to. I am jealous of the fairy tale. But the reality of it hurts!!! Because ignorance is bliss right? Before feelings were realized, it was everything. Now we are left picking up the shattered remains of broken hearts and dreams...So I opt for the fairy tale.
OR...perhaps The Solution To Unrequited! Like right now!!!!!! are you seeing this Ms. Webster? I could fly there and read it over your shoulder as you type because I need it more than i need 8 protons and 8 neutrons to breathe!
I teared up. I had tears flowing. I gasped. I choked on a sob (multiple times). I shook with anger. I shook with grief. I was shocked and appalled. I fell in love. I got hurt. I hit hard. I may have switched loyalties due to some not so wonderful behavior...But in the end, I want only one thing and even I'm not willing to ruin the allure of fairy tales by saying it in this review.
Please Ms. Webster give us all something wonderful to cry about. I don't want to hurt anymore. (Okay, that was a lie. I'm a masochist when it comes to angst. Just give me more!)
reviewed for the Sweet Spot Sisterhood
P.S. those that know me and my grabby hands for more (always more) will be shocked to hear that I am avoiding the bonus section of book 2 like the plague. I don't want the tease. I don't need the temptation. I'm already on edge. I will probably cave soon though.
It hurts.
Love hurts.
Unrequited love tears the soul apart.
Unrequited love with your oldest and dearest friend is a splitting of your soul. Tearing one whole part into two jagged edged pieces.
The Theory of Unrequited is heartache and love. It's grief and mourning. It's young love and epiphanies. It's growing up.- I never want to grow up. Len Webster ruined it for me. I never want to live in reality if the it is at the expense of the dream. Let me explain in all my crazy...
I have always wanted AJ and Evan's relationship. I have always longed for the best friend that grew up with you and knows you. The one person who could understand without being spoken to. I am jealous of the fairy tale. But the reality of it hurts!!! Because ignorance is bliss right? Before feelings were realized, it was everything. Now we are left picking up the shattered remains of broken hearts and dreams...So I opt for the fairy tale.
OR...perhaps The Solution To Unrequited! Like right now!!!!!! are you seeing this Ms. Webster? I could fly there and read it over your shoulder as you type because I need it more than i need 8 protons and 8 neutrons to breathe!
I teared up. I had tears flowing. I gasped. I choked on a sob (multiple times). I shook with anger. I shook with grief. I was shocked and appalled. I fell in love. I got hurt. I hit hard. I may have switched loyalties due to some not so wonderful behavior...But in the end, I want only one thing and even I'm not willing to ruin the allure of fairy tales by saying it in this review.
Please Ms. Webster give us all something wonderful to cry about. I don't want to hurt anymore. (Okay, that was a lie. I'm a masochist when it comes to angst. Just give me more!)
reviewed for the Sweet Spot Sisterhood
P.S. those that know me and my grabby hands for more (always more) will be shocked to hear that I am avoiding the bonus section of book 2 like the plague. I don't want the tease. I don't need the temptation. I'm already on edge. I will probably cave soon though.
March 29, 2018
I loved this book! Alexandra aka AJ is an incredibly smart character who wants to major in physics in college and dreams of winning a Nobel Prize. How awesome is that! As a female in a male dominated profession (engineering) I love that AJ is so smart and she knows what she wants and she has for a long time. She just has no doubt that she will succeed. It’s so refreshing to read. But she has issues with her dating life. Not that she doesn’t have male admirers, she does. But she has two guys who feel it’s their duty in life to watch out for her and protect her. Evan is one of them. He’s totally oblivious until he loses AJ. And then the books ends...on a cliffhanger!! I can’t wait to read the second book. I definitely recommend reading this book with its strong female lead who decides she doesn’t want to take crap from anyone!
Reviewed by: Alexis B.
Reviewed by: Alexis B.
July 10, 2018
2.75 stars
SMUTATHON reading challenges accomplished: friends to lovers and love triangle (kinda)
I'm not sure where I saw this, but I was so intrigued and I always want to branch out. Sadly, I was disappointed.
The story was okay. I think it's kinda ironic that AJ is supposed to be super smart and everything, but she acts really idiotic. Ehm, like completely ghosting Evan. What did she expect? For him to be okay with her cutting him out of her life. Uhm...
I didn't like the writing style. I'm not a huge fan of third person, but the writing felt super stiff.
Also, the brother, Kyle, what was his point? A famous baseball player who is seven years older than AJ and is in love with her. Sure, why not?
I'm not sure if I'll continue on to book two. Maybe, maybe not? Depends on whether or not I'm a glutton for punishment.
SMUTATHON reading challenges accomplished: friends to lovers and love triangle (kinda)
I'm not sure where I saw this, but I was so intrigued and I always want to branch out. Sadly, I was disappointed.
The story was okay. I think it's kinda ironic that AJ is supposed to be super smart and everything, but she acts really idiotic. Ehm, like completely ghosting Evan. What did she expect? For him to be okay with her cutting him out of her life. Uhm...
I didn't like the writing style. I'm not a huge fan of third person, but the writing felt super stiff.
Also, the brother, Kyle, what was his point? A famous baseball player who is seven years older than AJ and is in love with her. Sure, why not?
I'm not sure if I'll continue on to book two. Maybe, maybe not? Depends on whether or not I'm a glutton for punishment.
April 12, 2018
This is my first Len Webster read. The Theory of Unrequited follows AJ and Evan between past and present laying out their friendship, love, losses, betrayal, friends and family. It’s not only a romance but a story of finding oneself. I’ll admit that I had a bit of a time connecting with both AJ and Evan. Having both their perspectives helped and enhanced the story. Their teenage angst, missed opportunities, lack of communication all played into those difficult and formative years. Decisions being made that could change the course of their relationship/friendship forever. Be warned, this does end on a cliffhanger. It will be interesting to see how this story goes and I look forward to reading book 2.
April 2, 2018
Read and reviewed an ARC copy for an honest review on behalf of Everything Marie http://everythingmarie.com/
This is my first read by this author (certainly won’t be my last) and OH MY LLAMAS- the ending—- I hope that was only the beginning! Ahhhhhh! I need book two stat!
Evan and AJ have been best friends forever- this story filled with love, betrayal, drama, angst, love triangle .....it takes falling in love with your best friend and your mind making decisions for you to shut your heartbreak off that can hurt you more-
AJ is beautiful- she’s in love with her best friend Evan—- Evan is in love with her as well but his mind has not caught up with him so in turn AJ’s heart keeps breaking and she gives up Evan and disappears. Until...... he finally finds her....... but is he too late????????? For the record I am team Evan and Ivy all the way 🙏🏻 You MUST READ! Love love love and can not wait to dig into book two-
This is my first read by this author (certainly won’t be my last) and OH MY LLAMAS- the ending—- I hope that was only the beginning! Ahhhhhh! I need book two stat!
Evan and AJ have been best friends forever- this story filled with love, betrayal, drama, angst, love triangle .....it takes falling in love with your best friend and your mind making decisions for you to shut your heartbreak off that can hurt you more-
AJ is beautiful- she’s in love with her best friend Evan—- Evan is in love with her as well but his mind has not caught up with him so in turn AJ’s heart keeps breaking and she gives up Evan and disappears. Until...... he finally finds her....... but is he too late????????? For the record I am team Evan and Ivy all the way 🙏🏻 You MUST READ! Love love love and can not wait to dig into book two-
October 29, 2018
I love first loves. I love YA. I LOVE ANGST!
So yes yes yes to this book!
This book is my first by this author, and she did not disappoint.
My heart goes out to AJ/Alex in the worst way! She has so many choices! Please please please let you know who come to his senses! I am so excited its a series and that I get to continue in all my love of young teenage angst!
So yes yes yes to this book!
This book is my first by this author, and she did not disappoint.
My heart goes out to AJ/Alex in the worst way! She has so many choices! Please please please let you know who come to his senses! I am so excited its a series and that I get to continue in all my love of young teenage angst!
May 7, 2018
1.5 stars
March 30, 2018
4-4.5 unrequited stars
I have to admit, I was kind of sceptic when I started reading this book. My first Len Webster book. I have tried to read her Sometimes Moments a while ago. I don't know if it just wasn't my cup of tea or if I was in one of my moods. Moods when I start more than a dozen of books but don't finish any because they don't click. However, The Theory of Unrequited is something else.
TTOU is not just a love story. It's a story about friendship that runs stronger than blood, love, rivalries, dreams, pain, angst, broken promises and shattered hearts. It's a story about growing up, losing yourself along the way, but making a choice to do better. Be better. Be true to yourself and who you are. Who you want to be.
It's about the present and past mixing together to form this brilliant tale that you won't forget so easily and that will make you want more. I know I want more. Because Evan and AJ... despite all their differences and bad decisions, and their flaws they're something else.
Something Unrequited.
I have to admit, I was kind of sceptic when I started reading this book. My first Len Webster book. I have tried to read her Sometimes Moments a while ago. I don't know if it just wasn't my cup of tea or if I was in one of my moods. Moods when I start more than a dozen of books but don't finish any because they don't click. However, The Theory of Unrequited is something else.
TTOU is not just a love story. It's a story about friendship that runs stronger than blood, love, rivalries, dreams, pain, angst, broken promises and shattered hearts. It's a story about growing up, losing yourself along the way, but making a choice to do better. Be better. Be true to yourself and who you are. Who you want to be.
It's about the present and past mixing together to form this brilliant tale that you won't forget so easily and that will make you want more. I know I want more. Because Evan and AJ... despite all their differences and bad decisions, and their flaws they're something else.
Something Unrequited.
February 27, 2019
This has potential but there was too much too-ing and froing between the characters . I also felt there was too much dialogue and my interest wained towards the end.
It ends in a cliffhanger.
A love triangle or not?
Heading onto read book 2. Lets see what happens.
It ends in a cliffhanger.
A love triangle or not?
Heading onto read book 2. Lets see what happens.
April 13, 2018
The title, The Theory of Unrequited, should tell you alone that love is out of reach, but the story of Evan and AJ goes so much deeper than just untouchable love.
AJ, also known as Alex, Alexi, or even Alexandrea, depending on whom she is talking to, has fallen in love with her best friend, Evan Gilmore. Unfortunately, Evan only sees AJ as his best friend. They have grown up together and he has nothing more than sister like feelings towards her.
However, his older brother, Kyle, has made his feelings pretty clear that he is in love with Alexi. Unfortunately for Kyle, AJ only loves him like a big brother. So the tangled web of unrequited is cast.
Yet, that is only the beginning of a complicated love formula. Anyone who understands algebra (that isn't me), but from what I remember, you were always trying to solve for x. a+b=x or y+z=x. ^jk$oo/hd#=x or something complicated like that. Yes, I know this is why I write and no longer attempt to understand why English needs to enter the number system. Anyway, my point is you had to find the mystery number to solve the highly complicated math problem.
AJ realized she was the mystery number in their web of a highly complicated love problem. She discovered she was the common denominator, so to speak, and decided to remove herself from the equation. Making a choice to find herself again, find out who she was before she was stuck in the middle of the Gilmore's unrequited love lives.
Neither Evan nor Kyle were aware of what they were doing to her, silently killing her own happiness, while at the same time also killing their own.
It isn't until AJ severs her relationship with Evan that she is able to break free and try to rebuild her broken heart. Reflection and time are a beautiful and horrible gift all wrapped into one package.
GAH!! The Theory of Unrequited ends on a major cliffhanger. Be prepared for a wonderful story that will take you on an emotional journey, but again I say, GAH!! There were so many moments this book broke my heart and yet AJ proved to be braver than I could have ever imagined. I love this book and wish I could give it more stars.
Book 2 in the series, The Solution to Unrequited, is scheduled for Mid 2018 and it cannot be published soon enough. Suffering unrequited love is hard enough, waiting to find out what happens to Evan and AJ's unrequited triangle is going to be absolute misery.
AJ, also known as Alex, Alexi, or even Alexandrea, depending on whom she is talking to, has fallen in love with her best friend, Evan Gilmore. Unfortunately, Evan only sees AJ as his best friend. They have grown up together and he has nothing more than sister like feelings towards her.
However, his older brother, Kyle, has made his feelings pretty clear that he is in love with Alexi. Unfortunately for Kyle, AJ only loves him like a big brother. So the tangled web of unrequited is cast.
Yet, that is only the beginning of a complicated love formula. Anyone who understands algebra (that isn't me), but from what I remember, you were always trying to solve for x. a+b=x or y+z=x. ^jk$oo/hd#=x or something complicated like that. Yes, I know this is why I write and no longer attempt to understand why English needs to enter the number system. Anyway, my point is you had to find the mystery number to solve the highly complicated math problem.
AJ realized she was the mystery number in their web of a highly complicated love problem. She discovered she was the common denominator, so to speak, and decided to remove herself from the equation. Making a choice to find herself again, find out who she was before she was stuck in the middle of the Gilmore's unrequited love lives.
Neither Evan nor Kyle were aware of what they were doing to her, silently killing her own happiness, while at the same time also killing their own.
It isn't until AJ severs her relationship with Evan that she is able to break free and try to rebuild her broken heart. Reflection and time are a beautiful and horrible gift all wrapped into one package.
GAH!! The Theory of Unrequited ends on a major cliffhanger. Be prepared for a wonderful story that will take you on an emotional journey, but again I say, GAH!! There were so many moments this book broke my heart and yet AJ proved to be braver than I could have ever imagined. I love this book and wish I could give it more stars.
Book 2 in the series, The Solution to Unrequited, is scheduled for Mid 2018 and it cannot be published soon enough. Suffering unrequited love is hard enough, waiting to find out what happens to Evan and AJ's unrequited triangle is going to be absolute misery.
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