The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer Smith
New York : Little, Brown, 2013, c2012.
236 p. ; 22 cm.
Sometimes it's just nice to read a book that delivers what you hope it will - in this case a tender and interesting love story between likable characters. Add a bit of overseas travel, family drama, and well-tuned dialogue and you have the makings of a sweet read.
Much of the story is devoted to Hadley's difficulties with her estranged father, who left his first family after falling in love with a new woman while teaching in Oxford. The father wants a relationship with Hadley, and Hadley is coming to be in his wedding, but she's sad, angry and determined not to like his new wife. On the trip over she's fortunate enough to miss one flight, and end up with the very likable Oliver - who takes a shine to her.
Separated at the airport, Hadley has to attend the wedding. As you can imagine a lot of issues get worked through (and maybe worked out) including - her relationship to her father, her feelings about his new wife, and whether or not Oliver really was interested in her and whether she can even find him in London before she has to return home.
I would recommend this to students wanting a good love story, with believable, well-developed characters. It's also a book to recommend when looking for a teen romance that does not involve sex. I've seen reviewers who compare it to Sarah Dessen books, and I'd say that is on target.
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