Title: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
Author: Jennifer E. Smith
Series: N/A, Standalone
Genres: Young Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Chic Lit, Realistic Fiction
Publisher: Poppy/ Little Brown
Publish Date: January 2, 2012
Pages: 236
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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?
Quirks of timing
play out in this romantic and cinematic novel about family connections,
second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period,
Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you
when you're least expecting it.
"A gorgeous, heartwarming reminder of the power of fate... an endearing
and lushly written account of how it feels to fall in love, the unique
heartbreak of parental disappointment and what it means to forgive those
who've hurt us deeply." (The New York Times Book Review )
"A
sweet, character-driven, romantic comedy with plenty of twists to keep
readers engaged and is sure to delight teens from beginning to end.
Young adult readers will enjoy reading about Hadley and Oliver, two
characters who are familiar, witty, and have terrific chemistry
together. This book is highly recommended and would be a great addition
to any library serving teens who enjoy romance and realistic fiction. Be
prepared to have this book fly of the shelves."(VOYA (starred review) )
"A closely observed, ultimately moving tale of love, family and
otherwise....Smith's acute insights make Hadley's heartache and loss as
real as the magical unfurling of new love."
(Kirkus )
"The teens are realistic and empathetic characters, and their story
unfolds effortlessly, quickly capturing readers' interest. Fans of Sarah
Dessen will enjoy this enchanting novel of family quandaries and love
at first sight."
(SLJ ) "A falling-in-love
story as comfortable as an old sofa, and those looking for pages that
turn easily will find a good candidate here."
(Booklist ) "An extraordinary look at chance, connections, and the power of family and love,
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight will make your heart sing.
(Elizabeth Scott, author of Between Here and Forever and Something, Maybe )"This
phenomenal depiction of an instant connection shows that everything
happens for a reason. Smith's unique story will make you contemplate the
magic of fate. I've been waiting for a love story like this forever."
(Susane Colasanti, bestselling author of So Much Closer and When It Happens ) "Romantic and wise,
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is a must-read. And the second you meet Oliver, you're going to pray you miss your next flight."
(Sarah Mlynowski, author of Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have) )
"Romantic, witty and real - it is a statistical certainty that you will love this book."
(Margaret Stohl, bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures novels ) "Sparkly dialogue and a great setting make this a Nora Ephron-esque treat."
(Elle Magazine
"This irresistible novel seems set to become one of the most talked
about books of the year - think David Nicholls' One Day meets TV's 24...
a brilliantly conceived read."
Glamour Magazine
