The Love Proof: A Novel

Praise for The Love Proof: A Novel

“The Love Proof is a fascinating story about how love opens us up to the remarkable possibilities of the universe. Smart, sexy, and scientific.”
—Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost

"Henry has done a masterful job...This book is academic and heartfelt and tender and loving. It is worth every minute spent reading it." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Whip-smart and undeniably unique, The Love Proof is a breath of fresh air."
—Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of On the Island and The Girl He Used to Know

“This brilliant novel attempts to answer the age-old question: What happens when all-consuming, passionate love comes to an end? Henry crafts a connection so real between Jake and Sophie, it left me breathless. A must-read.”
—Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of You Were There Too

“Henry uses deep characterizations and poetic descriptions to deliver a mesmerizing love story that contains a lot of serious science talk but luckily doesn’t require prior knowledge of physics. Fans of stories about the power of first love and the struggle to listen to one’s head or heart should not pass this one up.”—Library Journal (Starred Review)

“Fans of The Time Traveler’s Wife will be blown away by Madeleine Henry’s The Love Proof. Told across decades, the book tells the story of physicist Sophie Jones’s quest to prove true love not only exists, but that soulmates will find each other in every iteration of reality.”
—PopSugar

“Delightful.”
—The Washington Post

An exquisite, utterly original novel about first love and first heartbreak. Henry’s uniquely scientific perspective makes this a must read. I can’t wait to see what she does next.
—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue

“Henry uses deep characterizations and poetic descriptions to deliver a mesmerizing love story that contains a lot of serious science talk but luckily doesn’t require prior knowledge of physics. Fans of stories about the power of first love and the struggle to listen to one’s head or heart should not pass this one up.”—Library Journal (Starred Review)

“This brilliant novel attempts to answer the age-old question: What happens when all-consuming, passionate love comes to an end? Henry crafts a connection so real between Jake and Sophie, it left me breathless. A must-read.”
—Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of You Were There Too

“[G]enuinely endearing… [an] engaging take on the mysteries of the heart and universe.”
—Publishers Weekly

"I could not put this book down. Madeleine Henry has masterfully crafted a touching and timeless tale about the enduring power of first love. Just like the magic between Sophie and Jake, The Love Proof will captivate you from the start and leave you hoping it never has to end."
—Amy Blumenfeld, author of The Cast

“The beauty of the story is in Sophie's perception of time and love, and Jake's sacrifice for love. Henry's unusual novel of passions of the intellect as well as the heart is a terrific pick for book clubs whose members enjoy fiction rich in ideas and the unexpected.”
—Booklist

“If you’re looking for an unusual love story that spans decades, that feels modern but has an old-fashioned heart, then Madeleine Henry has written a book for you....Although it unabashedly embraces sincerity and kindness, Henry’s writing also contains intellectual as well as emotional heft.”—Christian Science Monitor

“A captivating, heartfelt, and utterly unique tale.” —Emily Giffin, author of The Lies That Bind