The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith Published by Little Brown on January 2, 2012
Genres: Contemporary
Pages: 236
Format: ARC
Source: BEA, Publisher
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Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?
Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. Having missed her flight, she's stuck at JFK airport and late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's sitting in her row.
A long night on the plane passes in the blink of an eye, and Hadley and Oliver lose track of each other in the airport chaos upon arrival. Can fate intervene to bring them together once more?
The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight is a cute, fun, very quick read that I adored. Jennifer E. Smith has me up late into the night reading. It really is one of those books that you just have to read for yourself.
Hadley is not a happy character. She is sad, confused, lonely, and she feels abandoned by her father. She is not looking forward to his wedding and so when she misses her flight she isn’t too torn up about it. Especially not when a cute British boy named Oliver ends up being on her new flight. Oliver has his own demons that you don’t immediately find out about. He still manages to be sweet and funny with Hadley even though his problems are a lot bigger than hers. These two were perfect for each other.
I think my favorite thing about this book is that the whole story happens in one 24-hour time period. It really is a story of love at first sight and how it plays out. Also, in this case, I wouldn’t call it insta-love because that is a bad thing and that was not the case with this book. It was a very good thing! Also, a lot can happen in the course of one day and Hadley and Oliver learned a lot about each other in that time.
Overall, The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight is one of my new favorite contemporary romance stories. It really is the perfect book to sit down and read straight through. And it will leave you wondering if maybe you could find your own love at first sight.
What others are saying about The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight:
Respiring Thoughts’ review: So while The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight isn’t my favorite book ever, it’s most certainly a very enjoyable one.
Book Brats’ review: “The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is the perfect choice for fans of contemporary YA romance with a touch of quirky fun and just enough references to tough issues to give it even more emotion.”
Bookaholic In Therapy’s review: “The only sad thing is that Smith writes so, so well that the reader has no choice but to become attached to these characters, which leaves one longing for more when it’s all over.”
I did like this book and found it very cute, but it didn’t wow me. However, the romance in it was very sweet, and I like how you pointed out that although it’s set over a 24 hour period, it’s not at all insta-love-y. Great review, Katie!
Aw, another review that makes me want this book! Love the new “add on Goodreads” button btw:)
This one sounds like a great contemporary read. I’m a big fan of those stories that take place over one night/one day. I’ll definitely be picking up a copy soon. Great review!
Great review! I feel like it would be a good movie… Like Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve!
I seriously loved this book, like mad. It’s an ingenious contemporary that ranks romantic and familial love with equal value, and genuinely illustrates both. GAWD, I would love to have more *lol*
Lovely review!
Sounds exactly like my kind of book! Nice review.. Can’t wait for my copy to arrive.
Awww so glad you loved this one too Katie!! It was really so romantic and I also loved that it was a realy short period of time to tell us a wonderful story! 🙂
Giselle
Xpresso Reads
I really want to read this one! Great review!
-Willa
http://www.willasrambings.blogspot.com
Can not wait to read this one! Sounds really good, Nice review =)
I LOVED this book. It’s just too cute! And the romance was totally believable (I better get seated next to a cute guy on my next flight, haha). Great review, Katie! 🙂
– Lauren
I’m almost finished this right now and I adore it! Great review (:
Definitely need to read this. Romance isn’t exactly my “thing” but this looks too good to pass up.
I love the idea of one 24 hour period for the whole story. I LOVE IT!! I can’t wait to read this one; I keep thinking that maybe I’ll just go ahead and download it from Amazon for my Kindle and read it.
I think your review has sold me…
I really want to read this one! Great review!
I’m not a big fan of contemporary romance but this one sounds REALLY GOOD so I’m definitely planning on reading it !!
Thanks for the great review 🙂
I can’t wait to read this one. My library hasn’t ordered it as of yet, but I am hoping they will.
I loved this one too! It’s near impossible to put down, and so so sweet. Great review :).
This sounds so sweet, I really have to get my hands on it really soon ;))
I don’t normally go for really romance heavy books but this one looks absolutely darling & amazing! It’s totally high on my list of books I REALLY want to read! 🙂
Nice review! Here’s mine if you don’t mind: http://lorxiebookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-statistical-probability-of-love-at.html
They’re turning this one into a movie. I’m so excited!
Thanks and have a nice day! 🙂
It’s amazing that the author managed to get readers to care about the character and buy into their romance while doing it all over the course of such a short period of time.
She’s a wonderful contemporary author. And the covers rock 🙂
Lovely review 🙂