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A review by aldoregan
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
3.0
"love is the strangest, most illogical thing in the world."
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, despite the spectacular title, didn't blow me away. The story wasn't special nor was it unique. But it was a cute, light, and romantic read nonetheless.
"it's not the changes that will break your heart; it's that tug of familiarity."
This story used a lot of contemporary romance tropes. Like starting the love story in an airport (because don't y'all agree with me when I say that airports are a mainstream setting for a romance story??). And, of course, the whole love at first sight thing. Which, by the way, actually didn't bother me at all because Jennifer E. Smith wrote it in a way that it was real and believable. I could really feel the connection Oliver and Hadley had, and I understood why they were so attracted to each other. This book was also a bucketful of cliche. But I've come to terms that love is a cliche. And, guess what? That's perfectly fine. And sometimes we readers just need to enjoy the story as it is, rather than using the critical eye and keep on digging up flaws. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and adore the story itself. This book was not the best. But was it entertaining and fun to read? Yes, it was. I think the characters were well-written. Their backstories were very interesting and moving. The storyline was so cute. It made me feel like I was straight up watching a chick flick movie.
"it's one thing to run away when someone's chasing you. it's entirely another to be running all alone."
I don't really think this book is about love, eventhough the title and the blurb tells you otherwise. I believe this story is about new beginnings, and that's what I love most about it.
"is it better to have had a good thing and lost it, or never to have had it?"
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, despite the spectacular title, didn't blow me away. The story wasn't special nor was it unique. But it was a cute, light, and romantic read nonetheless.
"it's not the changes that will break your heart; it's that tug of familiarity."
This story used a lot of contemporary romance tropes. Like starting the love story in an airport (because don't y'all agree with me when I say that airports are a mainstream setting for a romance story??). And, of course, the whole love at first sight thing. Which, by the way, actually didn't bother me at all because Jennifer E. Smith wrote it in a way that it was real and believable. I could really feel the connection Oliver and Hadley had, and I understood why they were so attracted to each other. This book was also a bucketful of cliche. But I've come to terms that love is a cliche. And, guess what? That's perfectly fine. And sometimes we readers just need to enjoy the story as it is, rather than using the critical eye and keep on digging up flaws. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and adore the story itself. This book was not the best. But was it entertaining and fun to read? Yes, it was. I think the characters were well-written. Their backstories were very interesting and moving. The storyline was so cute. It made me feel like I was straight up watching a chick flick movie.
"it's one thing to run away when someone's chasing you. it's entirely another to be running all alone."
I don't really think this book is about love, eventhough the title and the blurb tells you otherwise. I believe this story is about new beginnings, and that's what I love most about it.
"is it better to have had a good thing and lost it, or never to have had it?"