Lessons of Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

This was such a heart-warming story. Taking place in the 1960s, Elizabeth Zott is a standout and is all about advocating for fair rights for women. Part way through the book, she is given the ideal platform to do as such, as well as promote her love of chemistry and science. With this platform, she goes against the ideals of all her male counterparts and becomes a viral sensation.

I enjoyed the small snippet we got of the romance in this book, but I felt like I wanted to see more of Calvin. Unfortunately, it came to an abrupt halt and I was left just wanting more. However, Bonnie twisted Calvin’s character and he was still frequently mentioned and details were added about him through the other characters. I especially loved how he was depicted through Mad and her learning of him.

After reading this, I can understand why this book is so popular and how it has earned so much recognition along with the awards. A solid 4 ⭐️ book!