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.
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Summary
Overall The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer Smith is a story about yearold Hadley. The story begins with her being stuck in an airport, which will make her late to her dad’s wedding, which she is already nervous about because she has never even met her stepmothertobe. The only thing that makes the event easier is the perchance meeting of Oliver, a boy from London, with whom Hadley finds it so easy to pass the time. But all too soon, the two are separated, leaving Hadley feeling the loss of what she can’t believe might be her first love. This is a sweet story that tackles what can be an awkward family event for any kid. It also highlights the value of second chances between strangers, families, and even love interests. I think this one gives most readers what they want. It’s tender, humorous, and satisfying. Review by Noti.