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THE STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT by Jennifer E. Smith


copyright date: January 2012
primarily marketed for: young adults (12 and up)

After reading a few heavy books, I picked up The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith from my shelf of to-be-read books expecting a light, fluffy romance. 

I should know better by now.  I wouldn’t have purchased it if it were just a light, fluffy romance. 

Of course I was completely sucked in by the premise that everything happens for a reason, even if the reason is not apparent at first.  Hadley is on her way to London for her father’s wedding—the beginning of a marriage to a woman Hadley has never met because why would she want to meet the source of the affair that broke her family apart?  Anyway, she misses her flight because of a series of choices and mishaps. 

Now, having changed her path to London, Hadley encounters a guy.  An attractive guy.  A charming guy.  A guy who insists on keeping her company and happens to have a seat near hers on the next flight to London. 

The well-written, genuine, sometimes humorous voices of Hadley and Oliver definitely helped the story ring true, as well as the honest relationships amongst family members (and soon-to-be family members) Smith has crafted add to the authenticity. Although there are still many aspects of this story that are completely implausible, I just didn’t care.  In fact, while I was reading I didn’t even notice.  I was so wrapped up in Hadley’s journey that I wanted to believe it all. 

Hadley’s story is much more a coming-of-age story than a romance.  Through twists of fate and spontaneous decisions, she mends her broken relationships with each of her parents and learns how to be herself.
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  1. ShannonApril 4, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I just bought this on my kindle the other night-I think it was maybe $3.99 at the most. So it's sitting on ready.....

    Right now I'm reading Skinny-about an overweight girl who chooses to have the gastric bypass surgery. It's a good one!

    Shannon
    http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

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  2. Deb DayApril 21, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Haven't been able to read this yet...it keeps getting checked out! Thanks again for gifting our classroom with it!

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  3. MandyMay 21, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    I have two copies of this!!!

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  4. greenteahimandspecialed.blogspot.comJuly 2, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    I LOVE your blog. I come back to it time and time again to click on your categories and read your reviews. I have a new list for back to school now, thanks to you. I appreciate these great posts. Keep on reading! Heather

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