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Monday, January 2, 2012

Book Review: The Stastical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith


Published by: Poppy
Released on: January 2nd, 2012 - TODAY!
Source: ARC from publisher to review
5 stars: I Loved It
Order from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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. She's stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that 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 in seat 18C. Hadley's in 18A.

Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful novel about family connections, second chances and first loves. Set over a 24-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it -quoted from Goodreads

If you're looking for a book that contains a beautifully written romance to snuggle up with on a cold winters night, than this is your book! This book has all the perfect elements that I look for in a contemporary. There's the unexpected love, the sweet romantic scenes, a little bit of humor, the alluring London setting, a little bit of heart ache and two fabulously flawed characters I loved getting to know. The entire book was a pleasant surprise and I love it when a book leaves me both satisfied and wanting more all at the same time. If you don't believe in love at first sight, then you might be surprised with The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. This book might be the very thing that will turn you into a believer. After all, it only took 4 mins to make Hadley one.

Being 4 mins late to the airport, an already frustrated Hadley has just missed her flight to London to attend her father's wedding. Not that she was all that excited to attend it in the first place. After all, I couldn't blame her. She's never met the women her father left her mother and her for. It's during her time here at the airport she meets the dashing Oliver. Lucky girl! Not only is he charming, good looking, and a funny, but he's British and he'll be sitting right next to her on their 7 hour flight to London. Sounds dreamy doesn't it? I for one fell in love with him during this time. Oliver is an entire package of awesomeness. There's something about him that made me fall in love with his character at the same time Hadley did. Oliver's not the only one who steals the show, there's something about Hadley that makes her so easy to love. Both Hadley and Oliver are relatable. They're a little broken, a little sarcastic, witty, and they both of this quality about them that lures me to them.

Their romance is so beautifully written. It's intoxicating, blissful, and a real breath of fresh air. It's one of those romances that will have you sighing and may even give you the urge to go "hang out" at the airport, or catch a flight to London in hopes of sitting next to your own Oliver. One of the things I loved about this book is everything that happens is done over the course of exactly 24 hours. It only took Hadley 24 hours to mend a broken relationship with her father, realize that her new stepmother is nothing like she imagined, that love is real, life goes on and love at first sight really does happen. This book is more than a beautiful love story, it's about life, family connections, love and learning to let go of your fears. I highly recommend picking this book up!

16 comments:

  1. Can't wait to read this one, it looks amazing! Great review!

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  2. YA Yeah Yeah- Thank you so much! I highly recommend picking it up!! I loved it!

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  3. I can't wait for the film! Sounds like it would make a good one. This book is perfect for my daughter. (And I'll get to read it after her:)

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  4. I NEED to get a copy of this! I knew from the description that I would probably love it, but the more I read about the book itself, the more I think I'm most definitely going to love this. Thanks! :-)

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  5. This one sounds great, I'll definitely have to go check this out! Thanks for the review (:

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  6. Jane- It's such a great read for teens and adults alike. There's a little bit of something everyone can relate to. Happy Reading!

    DJ- I think you're going to love it! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.

    Katie- You're so welcome!

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  7. I have been looking forward to this one! I'm so glad to hear that you loved it. :)

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  8. I can't wait to read this one! I love great romance stories.

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  9. Originally, this one sounded a little too "cute" for my tastes (I can be a bit of a cynic at times), but I keep reading good reviews of it, so I might have to try it. Glad to hear you enjoyed it! :)

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  10. Andrea- Thank you! I'm excited for you to read it. I really think it's one you'll love.

    SJune- This is definitely a great romance.

    Natalie- Thank you :) Yes, you have to pick it up. It's definitely not what I was expecting at all.

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  11. YES! The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is such a beautiful story. I'm glad I read it already:)

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  12. "It only took Hadley 24 hours to mend a broken relationship with her father, realize that her new stepmother is nothing like she imagined, that love is real, life goes on and love at first sight really does happen."
    Aww, aren't miracles amazing?
    I can't wait to read this book.

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    1. Yes they are! I can't wait for you to read it either.

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  13. Did you see the NYT agreed with you in their review yesterday? Can't wait to read it.

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    1. I didn't, but I'm so glad they agreed. I love this book!!

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