The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith 

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Source: Purchased

Publisher: Poppy

Release Date: January 2, 2012

Format: Hardcover, 236 pages

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.

5 Reasons Why You Should Read The Statistical
Probability of Love at First Sight

1. There are warm, fuzzy feelings to be had.

Reading this book was kind of like reading one by Stephanie Perkins - there are giggles and squeals and that desire to pick up the book and hug it to your chest. I love some feel-good romance and self-discovery.

2. The main character, Hadley? Yeah, she rocks.

I feel like Hadley could totally be someone I know. She is super relatable and there are all these little stories about her life that make her feel so real to me. I don't know about you guys, but I do not look my hottest on a long plane ride. Guess what? Neither does Hadley! She is not always super put-together and prepared! Sometimes she says the wrong thing! Huzzah!

3. It's all set in a 24-hour period. 

Cool, right? Especially since the book is about falling in love with someone you've just met, I find it really, really interesting that it all happens in a day. Yet, with all of the mentions of things like fate and destiny -- how much does 4 MINUTES change? -- it is also kind of realistic, something that I was hoping for but not necessarily expecting.

4. FAMILY <3

You guys know how I feel about that word there... I've mentioned it often enough. Family plays a huge part in this book and is the reason behind Hadley and Oliver meeting (by that, I mean being on the plane) in the first place. Stuff hasn't been easy for Hadley after her dad left and it was great to see her work through it all with the help of some others.

5. There is this adorable British boy...

(Who saw this one coming?) OLIVER. He is so cute. He makes up these fantastic things (like obviously he's doing a research project on mayo, who wouldn't?) and smiles a lot and did I mention he is British? He is seriously amusing and endearing. I love Oliver <3 

I LOVE THIS BOOK.

Cover Comments: It's cute! I can't imagine that fitting the title on there in a nice way was an easy job but they did a wonderful job :) The entire cover is great, I think.