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Below Zero
Ali Hazelwood

Below Zero

Quick Answer

"Below Zero" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the STEMinist Novellas.

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

âť“ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Verdict Insight: While this novella provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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2022112 ppNovellaOptional Side Story
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new steamy, STEMinist novella… It will take the frosty terrain of the Arctic to show these rival scientists that their chemistry burns hot. Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always. Though their fields of study might take them to different corners of the world, they can all agree on this universal truth: when it comes to love and science, opposites attract and rivals make you burn…   Hannah’s got a bad feeling about this. Not only has the NASA aerospace engineer found herself injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station—but the one person willing to undertake the hazardous rescue mission is her longtime rival.   Ian has been many things to Hannah: the villain who tried to veto her expedition and ruin her career, the man who stars in her most deliciously lurid dreams…but he’s never played the hero. So why is he risking everything to be here? And why does his presence seem just as dangerous to her heart as the coming snowstorm?   To read Mara and Sadie’s stories look for the novellas Under One Roof and Stuck with You available now from Berkley!

Series Order Complete! 🎉

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for STEMinist Novellas conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Below Zero?

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Can I read Below Zero before Stuck with You?

Yes. Below Zero is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Below Zero required reading for the STEMinist Novellas?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Below Zero in the reading order?

Currently, Below Zero is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.