Per my review at Baltimore Reads: 
 Love at first sight: an age-old notion that has driven romantics and fueled the entertainment industry for centuries. Many question the possibility of the concept in everyday life - can you really just know, the first time you see someone, that he or she is the one? Regardless of its place in reality, it has certainly been a foundation for many works in the literary sphere. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Mitchell's Gone With The Wind, every novel that Nicholas Sparks has ever written. Readers with a preference for stories of improbable and heart-melting (or breaking) romance can rest assured that this idea is one that will surely stand the test of time. 
 Jennifer E. Smith's The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is a modern take on this popular theme. The plot spans a 24-hour time period and follows seventeen-year-old Hadley, who is begrudgingly flying to London to attend her father's wedding. Hadley embarks on the journey knowing that the wedding will be a turning point for her relationship with her estranged father, but little does she know that the trip will prove life-altering in another way. That life-changing event comes in the form of Oliver, a British boy who steps into Haley's life by simply helping her with her suitcase. As chance would have it, they are seated in the same section on the plane, giving them hours to truly test whether their meeting is just a fluke or a true "meant to be" scenario. 
 Smith's love story is both well-written and engaging, a step well above a lot of the fluff found in novels geared toward middle to high school aged audiences. It is easy to connect with Haley, who is obviously going through a rough time, and yet she isn't portrayed as perfect. She has her faults, which adds a lot to the character of Oliver, who listens to and sympathizes with her despite having his own problems to deal with. There is an air of mystery around Oliver - there is obviously more to his story than he lets on, which makes it easy to keep reading. Essentially, Smith includes more within The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight than a simple love story. She addresses how hard it is to move on from the hard times and to accept change. She weaves in themes of life and death, new beginnings and heartbreaking endings. How she fits it all into a 24-hour period without making it seem over-the-top and rushed is impressive. 
 This is certainly a book meant for a younger audience - it is chock full of cheesy dialogue and teenage angst - but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to a teenager in search of a good read. The plot is well developed and the characters endearing and realistic. And who doesn't love a good love story?