The Statistical Probability of Love At First Sight

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

Release Date:  January 3, 2012

Publisher: Poppy

Age Group: Young Adult

Pages: 256

Format: Hardback
Source: Received a copy for review from the publisher
Intrest: Young Adult
Challenge: 2012 Reading Challenge, 2012 Debut Author Challenge, 2012 YA Contemporary Challenge
Buy the Book: Amazon

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.

I've had my eye on this book for quite some time. I am in love with the cover and the use of the black and white photography combined with the bold pop of red. Absolutely gorgeous! Throw in a cute foreign boy with an accent, and you have a recipe for success, and that is just what this book was!

The Statistical Probability of Love At First Sight, is the story of Hadley. Her parent's divorced, and her father is all set to remarry in London, England. Hadley grudgingly boards a plane for the wedding, not knowing how much that flight will change her life!

This book takes place over a 24 hours period, Hadley meets a cute, English boy at the airport, Oliver. There is an instant connection, and over the course of 24 hours their relationship continues to grow and flourish, in a simple and beautiful way. You would think because the book takes place over 24 hours, that there would be some major insta-love going on, but that isn't the case here at all. There are no declarations of love, or foreverness. They form a bond, that continues to grow as they get to know each other better, over a very long flight to England.

I loved the character's in this book. Hadley wears her heart on her sleeve. Oliver's character complimented her's very well, and in my opinion he is the perfect male love interest! Oliver was genuine, had the perfect amount of mystery about him. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, from carrying Hadley's luggage, coming to her rescue, and laying a jacket out for her on a park bench so she didn't get her dress wet. Aww! *sighs* I fell in love with his character's sense of humor, his kindness, and his caring attitude. He's everything a girl looks for in a guy, including a sexy accent!

Hadley and Oliver are my absolute favorite YA couple! They had so many cute, adorable, toe curling moments together. They are each going through a difficult time in their lives, on their own, and in many ways are exactly what the other needs. It was beautiful to watch their relationship grow as the story unfolds across the Atlantic ocean.

I loved how there was a lot of substance to this story, and the characters, and it wasn't just all a bunch of romantic fluff. Both character's are dealing with deep issues. Hadley is dealing with her parents divorce, being torn between both parents, her father's infidelity and his remarriage. Not wanting to let go of the past, or move on into the future. I feel like this is something so many teens can identify with and I love the expert way that the author tackled the raw and gritty emotions of a teen whose family is torn apart by divorce and infidelity.

This book has quite possibly the best storybook ending ever written in history! At least, in my opinion. The ending was beautifully written and left me sighing happily to myself at end.

The Statistical Probability of Love At First Sight is fun, romantic contemporary novel. It deals with many things from family relationships, divorce, fear, death, healing and closure. It was the perfect balance between light hearted romance and depth. This book was beautifully written from the plot right down to the character's.

I look forward to reading more from this amazing author! So make sure you go grab a copy of this book, you won't want to miss it!