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[a:Jennifer E. Smith|805184|Jennifer E. Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1314097830p2/805184.jpg] has done it again. I look forward to reading her books whenever I can. This one is just as adorable as the rest of her books. Up until this moment [b:The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight|10798416|The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight|Jennifer E. Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1337187623s/10798416.jpg|15464655] was my favorite book by her. However, after reading this one, I have a new favorite. The story really hit home with me because Jen portrays Clare just perfectly. Clare is terrified about the goodbyes she has to face the night before college. College scares her and I remember the knots I had in my stomach when I began college. Aidan is a boy who is not perfect, but who's perfect for Clare. These characters are real people and after finishing this book, I had to mourn the friends I'd never meet for the first time again. Stella, Scotty, Riley, all of them were so real. This was such an easy yet powerful read. That's what I look forward to about Jen's novels. Despite the "fluffy" look of the novel, there's an amazing story underneath. I highly recommend this book to anyone going through a transition or looking for a quick read that still holds its worth.
My final thoughts:
Via Black 'n Write Reviews
Once again [a: Jennifer E. Smith|805184|Jennifer E. Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1314097830p2/805184.jpg] has done it again. Pulled at my solid heartstrings and made my chest rattle. Although the book felt long – probably because I kept distracting myself – I finally finished it, and just like when I read [b: The Geography of You and Me|18295852|The Geography of You and Me|Jennifer E. Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1376408056s/18295852.jpg|24813023] I was immediately drawn to the way she writes. I liked the way we got a background story of the two characters, Clare and Aidan, even though I knew the outcome of how this story would end, I had no clue what would truly happen leading up to *Sniffle Sniffle*. Jennifer has a way of doing predictability that isn’t so predictable. I like it, it makes you say “Aww” by the end because you didn’t expect it, but knew something great was going to happen.
Via Black 'n Write Reviews
Once again [a: Jennifer E. Smith|805184|Jennifer E. Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1314097830p2/805184.jpg] has done it again. Pulled at my solid heartstrings and made my chest rattle. Although the book felt long – probably because I kept distracting myself – I finally finished it, and just like when I read [b: The Geography of You and Me|18295852|The Geography of You and Me|Jennifer E. Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1376408056s/18295852.jpg|24813023] I was immediately drawn to the way she writes. I liked the way we got a background story of the two characters, Clare and Aidan, even though I knew the outcome of how this story would end, I had no clue what would truly happen leading up to *Sniffle Sniffle*. Jennifer has a way of doing predictability that isn’t so predictable. I like it, it makes you say “Aww” by the end because you didn’t expect it, but knew something great was going to happen.
I am 36 years old, and I read a lot of young adult fiction. I usually have no problem putting myself back in the mindset of being a teenager. I love the angst. I don't mind the drama. And I especially love stories of young love. But for some reason, I couldn't get into this book.
Clare and Aidan have been dating for two years, and because they're going to college on opposite sides of the country at the end of the summer, they're trying to decide whether they should break up. Aidan wants to stay together. They love each other, he thinks, so they can make it work. Clare is afraid of missing out of the college experience, so she thinks they should break up. After all, their relationship won't last forever anyway, she reasons.
On their last night together, everything comes back to this one argument, and it drove me crazy! I could not stand the indecisiveness. And as a grown woman, the whole "leaving for college" thing that seems like a big deal at the time, just didn't seem like a big deal to me now as an adult. My sister even went through this experience with her college boyfriend before she moved to Alaska for a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, and still I couldn't stomach this story.
Also, the writing style was weird. It was completely written in third person, but because it was always told from Clare's POV, it seemed really awkward to me.
One great thing...the friends! Clare and Aidan each have a best friend, and they're a little foursome gang, and I loved their interactions. The friends are both really down to Earth (and I cannot remember their names...oops), but they made parts of this book really enjoyable.
This story is cute, and if you like the final hooray type stories, then you will probably really enjoy this book. It just wasn't for me.
http://www.momsradius.com/2016/08/book-review-hello-goodbye-and.html
Clare and Aidan have been dating for two years, and because they're going to college on opposite sides of the country at the end of the summer, they're trying to decide whether they should break up. Aidan wants to stay together. They love each other, he thinks, so they can make it work. Clare is afraid of missing out of the college experience, so she thinks they should break up. After all, their relationship won't last forever anyway, she reasons.
On their last night together, everything comes back to this one argument, and it drove me crazy! I could not stand the indecisiveness. And as a grown woman, the whole "leaving for college" thing that seems like a big deal at the time, just didn't seem like a big deal to me now as an adult. My sister even went through this experience with her college boyfriend before she moved to Alaska for a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, and still I couldn't stomach this story.
Also, the writing style was weird. It was completely written in third person, but because it was always told from Clare's POV, it seemed really awkward to me.
One great thing...the friends! Clare and Aidan each have a best friend, and they're a little foursome gang, and I loved their interactions. The friends are both really down to Earth (and I cannot remember their names...oops), but they made parts of this book really enjoyable.
This story is cute, and if you like the final hooray type stories, then you will probably really enjoy this book. It just wasn't for me.
http://www.momsradius.com/2016/08/book-review-hello-goodbye-and.html
I really liked this one. Largely because the teens weren't annoying. They were mature and communicated well. The book didn't drag on and the ending was satisfying.
Originally posted on Dreaming Of Happy Endings.
First things first, THIS COVER! How beautiful is this cover? I think I am genuinely in love. Based on cover alone I would give this 5 stars! But onto the other important stuff...
I have been so hit or miss with Jennifer E Smith previously so I had no idea what to expect from this, I was more just giving her another chance to wow me like she did the first time. I will say I definitely didn't love this as much as I loved The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight. However, it was an improvement on The Geography Of You And Me, which I didn't hate but it didn't blow me away. I did really like this one.
I have seen a fair bit of negativity surrounding this and I can understand why people didn't like the premise. However, for me this was so relatable. A lot of reviews I have read complained that this situation was unrealistic and that even considering breaking up for going away to college was stupid. I can tell you this kind of thing does genuinely happen. I went through a very similar situation before I started university and I completely regret the decision we made, so I fully supported these characters in taking the time to decide on what was best for them in the situation.
There was one thing that really sold this book for me - I LOVE books set in one day/night. This was the same thing that attracted me to The Statistical Probability and it was my favourite thing about this book. I don't know what it is, I just love them! They can sometimes drag or have parts that seem unnecessary but this was very well done.
I really liked Clare & Aidan's relationship. It seemed very genuine and natural with none of the usual annoying cliches or instalove. The fact that this book dealt with an already serious, long-lasting relationship was interesting and I enjoyed getting glimpses into their past as a couple while they navigated the present. I really felt their connection and enjoyed reading about them.
I thought this book was very unique in that it dealt with a relationship ending rather than beginning. It is most common to read stories of discovering a first love or blossoming romance but much less common to read stories of relationships ending. I thought this was a very interesting twist to the norm and it was done very well.
This book was full of raw emotion. There were times where I related so strongly to what was happening or felt such a strong connection to the characters that I felt as though these things were happening to me. Particularly when the characters were all saying their goodbyes before leaving for college, I felt as though I was saying goodbye myself.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Though some parts were a little predictable, I thought it was very well written and enjoyable. I loved the characters and their story, particularly the one night setting and the relatability of the story.
First things first, THIS COVER! How beautiful is this cover? I think I am genuinely in love. Based on cover alone I would give this 5 stars! But onto the other important stuff...
I have been so hit or miss with Jennifer E Smith previously so I had no idea what to expect from this, I was more just giving her another chance to wow me like she did the first time. I will say I definitely didn't love this as much as I loved The Statistical Probability Of Love At First Sight. However, it was an improvement on The Geography Of You And Me, which I didn't hate but it didn't blow me away. I did really like this one.
I have seen a fair bit of negativity surrounding this and I can understand why people didn't like the premise. However, for me this was so relatable. A lot of reviews I have read complained that this situation was unrealistic and that even considering breaking up for going away to college was stupid. I can tell you this kind of thing does genuinely happen. I went through a very similar situation before I started university and I completely regret the decision we made, so I fully supported these characters in taking the time to decide on what was best for them in the situation.
There was one thing that really sold this book for me - I LOVE books set in one day/night. This was the same thing that attracted me to The Statistical Probability and it was my favourite thing about this book. I don't know what it is, I just love them! They can sometimes drag or have parts that seem unnecessary but this was very well done.
I really liked Clare & Aidan's relationship. It seemed very genuine and natural with none of the usual annoying cliches or instalove. The fact that this book dealt with an already serious, long-lasting relationship was interesting and I enjoyed getting glimpses into their past as a couple while they navigated the present. I really felt their connection and enjoyed reading about them.
I thought this book was very unique in that it dealt with a relationship ending rather than beginning. It is most common to read stories of discovering a first love or blossoming romance but much less common to read stories of relationships ending. I thought this was a very interesting twist to the norm and it was done very well.
This book was full of raw emotion. There were times where I related so strongly to what was happening or felt such a strong connection to the characters that I felt as though these things were happening to me. Particularly when the characters were all saying their goodbyes before leaving for college, I felt as though I was saying goodbye myself.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Though some parts were a little predictable, I thought it was very well written and enjoyable. I loved the characters and their story, particularly the one night setting and the relatability of the story.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Actual rating- 3.5
I will give Smith this, she really knows how to give readers the feels. Even though I fully enjoyed her previous two books, I think this one by far is the most realistic. Clare and Aiden, a couple of two years, are about to head off to college on opposite ends of the country. They still haven't decided what to do with their relationship yet so they take the night before leaving to revisit points of interest from the past two years they have spent together. I will admit, I was at first thoroughly annoyed with Clare's lack of willingness to just try to keep the relationship together. Sometimes I think the problem with me, a 24 year old, reading YA books, is that I forget that the characters are actually usually at least 6 or 7 years younger than me. I couldn't bring myself to accept that--if they had such a good relationship--why they thought they wouldn't work out or wouldn't even try. My gosh, my self at 17 is WAY different than my self at 24. My relationship with the guy I have now is WAY different than the one I had then. I think it was gutsy and brave of them to go to the schools they wanted to go to, to not want to hold one another back by staying together. To say "see you later." I absolutely thought that that was the right decision and even if most people that age wouldn't do the same thing, it worked for me and had me shedding a few tears by the end of this book.
I will give Smith this, she really knows how to give readers the feels. Even though I fully enjoyed her previous two books, I think this one by far is the most realistic. Clare and Aiden, a couple of two years, are about to head off to college on opposite ends of the country. They still haven't decided what to do with their relationship yet so they take the night before leaving to revisit points of interest from the past two years they have spent together. I will admit, I was at first thoroughly annoyed with Clare's lack of willingness to just try to keep the relationship together. Sometimes I think the problem with me, a 24 year old, reading YA books, is that I forget that the characters are actually usually at least 6 or 7 years younger than me. I couldn't bring myself to accept that--if they had such a good relationship--why they thought they wouldn't work out or wouldn't even try. My gosh, my self at 17 is WAY different than my self at 24. My relationship with the guy I have now is WAY different than the one I had then. I think it was gutsy and brave of them to go to the schools they wanted to go to, to not want to hold one another back by staying together. To say "see you later." I absolutely thought that that was the right decision and even if most people that age wouldn't do the same thing, it worked for me and had me shedding a few tears by the end of this book.
“Maybe the world isn't full of signs so much as it's full of people trying to use whatever evidence they can find to convince themselves of what they hope to be true.”
This was possibly one of my favorites by her (besides The Comeback Season - go Cubs!). I love novels written over the course of a set amount of time - in this case ...one night.