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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
This book is so cute and fun and I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MCUH
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was cute but nothing special to be honest. The relationship was cute enough, but I felt like everything was surface level when it was trying not to be. Everyone got mad at the main character for stupid reasons and I feel like the mom was annoying making her keep that secret. Like who cares? I did enjoy my time reading this, but it never made me laugh or have any emotion really. I don’t regret reading it, but I’ll never think of it again.
It was cute. Not as great as The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, but okay.
This was a light summer read but idk there wasn't that much romance in it, like they kissed once or something and it seemed like they were best friends (which they are as well) but I just wanted it to be a summer romance.
This is such a light read. I didn't know this has a 2nd book, but Graham and Ellie's story ended perfectly. It has an ending where you don't need to read the second book.
This is What Happy Looks Like was a really adorable love story that made me smile a lot. But I felt like it really dragged on. I understood that all the things needed to be resolved but I felt like it just took way too long.
This review originally posted at More Than Just Magic
Jennifer E Smith has done again. She written another super sweet, incredibly adorable contemporary romance that makes me believe there’s hope for me and the genre.
There can be no denying it. This book is cute. Like puppies and kitties cute. The whole thing is definitely aww-worthy. From the first few e-mails to the closing scene. Graham and Ellie just have a great dynamic. Their back and forth made me smile and how nervous they were had that distinct ring of authenticity. They felt like real teenagers. Add to that Jennifer E Smith’s adorable turns of phrase and you have a winning combination.
For example, after one of Graham and Ellie’s kisses:
“It was exactly as he’d thought it would be, like the first time and the millionth time all at once, like being wide awake, like losing his balance. Only this time, it wasn’t just him; this time, they were losing their balance together.”
Doesn’t get much for swoon worthy than that.
Like her first book The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight this book is about more than just the main relationship. My favourite thing about SPoLaFS was the dynamic between father and daughter, and This is What Happy Looks Like explored that relationship as well. Both books feature absentee fathers – though in different ways. Ellie has never really known her father and that effect that has on her is complicated. I liked that Jennifer E Smith didn’t underplay it. And she did so with neglecting Ellie’s relationship with her mother. It’s not too often you see a real parental presence in Young Adult books so this was a nice change.
As much as I enjoyed This is What Happy Looks Like a part of me does have to admit that I liked A Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight better. Because while it was far fetched you wanted to believe that could happen to you. I remember one time back in university I was on the train and there was a really cute guy reading Sherlock Holmes sitting beside me. I didn’t speak to him but I bet a lot of people have a similar experiences and want to believe they could meet their soul mate in such a way.
This is What Happy Looked Like on the other hand pushed the limits of believability a little too far. Though it was an adorable story I never once thought it could really happen. It felt like a summer romantic comedy you would see at the movies. Silly and charming but not all something I could relate to.
Recommendation: An absolutely adorable story of love and fate that will leave a smile on your face. But read Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight first!
Jennifer E Smith has done again. She written another super sweet, incredibly adorable contemporary romance that makes me believe there’s hope for me and the genre.
There can be no denying it. This book is cute. Like puppies and kitties cute. The whole thing is definitely aww-worthy. From the first few e-mails to the closing scene. Graham and Ellie just have a great dynamic. Their back and forth made me smile and how nervous they were had that distinct ring of authenticity. They felt like real teenagers. Add to that Jennifer E Smith’s adorable turns of phrase and you have a winning combination.
For example, after one of Graham and Ellie’s kisses:
“It was exactly as he’d thought it would be, like the first time and the millionth time all at once, like being wide awake, like losing his balance. Only this time, it wasn’t just him; this time, they were losing their balance together.”
Doesn’t get much for swoon worthy than that.
Like her first book The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight this book is about more than just the main relationship. My favourite thing about SPoLaFS was the dynamic between father and daughter, and This is What Happy Looks Like explored that relationship as well. Both books feature absentee fathers – though in different ways. Ellie has never really known her father and that effect that has on her is complicated. I liked that Jennifer E Smith didn’t underplay it. And she did so with neglecting Ellie’s relationship with her mother. It’s not too often you see a real parental presence in Young Adult books so this was a nice change.
As much as I enjoyed This is What Happy Looks Like a part of me does have to admit that I liked A Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight better. Because while it was far fetched you wanted to believe that could happen to you. I remember one time back in university I was on the train and there was a really cute guy reading Sherlock Holmes sitting beside me. I didn’t speak to him but I bet a lot of people have a similar experiences and want to believe they could meet their soul mate in such a way.
This is What Happy Looked Like on the other hand pushed the limits of believability a little too far. Though it was an adorable story I never once thought it could really happen. It felt like a summer romantic comedy you would see at the movies. Silly and charming but not all something I could relate to.
Recommendation: An absolutely adorable story of love and fate that will leave a smile on your face. But read Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight first!
I really enjoyed [b:The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight|10798416|The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight|Jennifer E. Smith|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1337187623s/10798416.jpg|15464655] and was looking forward to this. This is another attempt at the same sort of story: unlikely meeting, relationship that develops through communication rather than physicality, stressful family issues. It didn't work as well with this set up though. There was a little too much going on and at times it goes over the top. It is still a light fun read but not nearly as engrossing or engaging as I was expecting.
This book gave me a big case of "meh." I couldn't really connect to the characters and the plot felt a little far-fetched.