The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by: Jennifer E. Smith (2012)
236 pages
Genre: Young Adult/Fiction
Publisher: Poppy/Little Brown
Source: I received a free copy from the publisher via Netgalley. This did not impact my honest review.
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Mini Sumary: Hadley and Oliver meet at the airport. Both are heading to London for family matters. One long plane ride and some interesting conversations later and we see how just a small amount of time with someone can change your life.My Mini Review: Time is fleeting and this novel emphasis the importance of using your time the best way you can. I really enjoyed The Statistical Probability and its vivid descriptions, heartbreaking yet uplifting hopeful plot and characters, and its perfect ending. I just really like the all the feels this one gave me, although I can't quite describe them. I'm not sure why it took me so long to read this book, but I am really glad I finally gave it a chance. It's a quick read but one that will stay in my mind for some time. This isn't the best young adult contemporary I've ever read, but it was commendable. It may start off a little awkward and you may feel unsure about these characters, but stick with it and see what The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight has to offer.
On The Road to Find Out by: Rachel Toor (June 2014)
320 pages
Genre: Young Adult/Romance
Publisher:Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Source: The Library
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Mini Summary: After receiving the less than happy news that she wasn't accepted into the college she wanted, which also happens to be the only one she applied for, Alice Davis decides to go for a run, and it sucked. This is a novel that follows a young adult girl on the verge of becoming an adult. Alice takes on the new challenge of becoming a runner and growing up.My Mini Review: I was immediately pulled into Alice's story from page one. As a teenager I remember waiting to see if I got into my college of choice, luckily for me I did, but what if I hadn't? I would have been crushed like Alice as well, but I probably still wouldn't have braved the running world. I always say I want to be a runner, but I'm okay with just being a walker for now. Although this book did inspire me to want to run, but not that much. Alice is a little weird and her love for her pet rat was a little hard for me to accept since I'm not a rodent person, but Alice and Walt, her pet rat, grew on me. It's cute. Who doesn't love their pet that much? Alice's friend and love interest are pretty enjoyable to read about as well. This one was a fun and unique read.
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307 pages
Genre: Young Adult/Fiction
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Source: The Library
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Mini Summary: Emi works in the film industry and is gearing up for college. When her brother leaves for a few months for work he gifts his apartment to Emi and asks her to do one thing while he is gone, do something epic in the apartment. Luckily for Emi she happens to stumble across an old letter in an estate sale of a recently deceased famous actor.My Mini Review: One of my favorite things about this book is that the main character, Emi, is gay, and that fact isn't something that is broadcast about constantly or an issue, it is just a fact, that was anice change. My favorite part of the entire novel is going to have to be Emi's job.
She designs different parts of movie sets. How awesome is that? She is like a interior designer for movies. Her passion about her work is just intoxicating, I loved it. Although Emi did occasionally rub me the wrong way, she grew on me while she grew up. I loved the old letter from the movie star and Emi and her best friend finding out the secrets it holds. The friendship in the story is nicely done along with Emi's relationship with her brother. I actually like Emi's best friend and her brother more than Emi herself. Overall, Everything Leads to You is kind of a movie cliche, but beautiful at the same time.
Nice reviews. I have heard of two of these, but On the Road to Find Out is completely new to me. Everything Leads to You is one I have been meaning to buy for so long, but never seem to actually do it. I love the sound of it, even if it is a movie cliche.
ReplyDeleteAll three of these were cute books and worth checking out!
DeleteSo everyone has LOVED Everything Leads to You which is what has made me want to read it (because I want to be part of the cool kids club) but I am glad to see that you only gave it 3.5 stars because I think my expectations are a little more realistic now. This IS at the top of my TBR though once I read through a few more of my BEA ARCs and Fall's most anticipated releases (CHAOS - SO SOON!) I also haven't read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight but I should probably get around to it. I like the idea of time is fleeting so live life to the fullest. On the Road to Find Out sounds like it has a good message too!
ReplyDeleteEverything Leads to You is a really good book, but I didn't love love it. I cant believe I forgot about Chaos!!! What is my problem?!?!
DeleteI gave Everything Leads to You by Nina Lacour 3 stars. I felt that Emi was a little pushy. She was pushing the acting thing towards the girl (forgot her name). I loved her job and it was cool to read about interior designer for movies, you don't see that in books. I read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight last year and gave it 4 stars. I don't remember much but I loved the airport scene and when they are in the plane, it was cute. I wanted to see more of them together. What I didn't like was Hadley Father who just left her and her mother without explaining to them. She had every right to be mad at him. I haven't read On the Road to Find Out but it is on my TBR.
ReplyDeleteI loved Emi's job, but you are right, her character wasn't the best. I agree with you on The Statistical book too. I think it is destined that you give On The Road To Find Out a try after seeing your thoughts on the other. As long as rats don't gross you out you should be good. :)
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