Author: Jennifer E. Smith
Publisher: Poppy, an imprint of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: January 2, 2012
Pages: 236
Source: Publisher
From Goodreads:
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. She's stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that 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 in seat 18C. Hadley's in 18A.
Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful novel about family connections, second chances and first loves. Set over a 24-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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This book is a straight up true love story, all packaged up into one lovely little present. You will read it in one sitting because it is that good and you have to know how it ends. I sacrificed sleep on a Sunday night to read this book and it was WELL worth it.
I can't say enough about the two main characters, Hadley and Oliver. They leapt off the page for me and were unbelievably real. Very rarely do characters come to life for me as much as these two did, and I will always remember them. I absolutely fell in love with Oliver with his British accent and his witty banter. And Hadley dealt with some major emotions throughout the story but she still kept it together and pulled through.
If you haven't read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, I highly recommend changing that as soon as you can. It is such an incredible love story that will make you laugh and cry all at the same time. And if that doesn't convince you - did I mention there's a British guy ;)
LOVED this one too...couldn't stop thinking about it after I read it!
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ReplyDeleteI have this book on my wish list and plan to read it soon.
"British boy" IS a very motivation reason to read a book, if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteI really liked this book. I think I texted Anna a picture of one of the pages where the word "Wait" has never made me swoon more. AHHHHHH. I loved Oliver. And I love that name.
ReplyDeleteI still need to read this! I hear great things about it!
ReplyDeleteThe witty banter is definitely the best!
ReplyDeleteLoved this book so much.. I"m actualy posting my review this week.. whenever I get the chance. lol
ReplyDelete"This book is a straight up true love story, all packaged up into one lovely little present." <---- love this.. best description ever.. I was all smiles through the whole thing. Well, aside from a few teary moments of course, but mostly smiles. :)
I have SERIOUS love for the book! SERIOUS! :) Awesome review, Tara!
ReplyDeleteI really, really want to read this! My library is terribly slow with new releases though, so I'm not sure when it'll happen. At least I know to set aside a good chunk of time just to read it, though ;]
ReplyDeleteThis poor little book is so lonely on my bookshelf. It feels abandoned and neglected. I MUST get to it soon! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this book so, so much. I agree that books that happen over a short space of time are the best. Have you read Graffiti Moon? It has a lot of back story but the main plot is over a day or two (and it was ridiculously good).
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