This Is What Happy Looks Like, Jennifer E. Smith
This Is What Happy Looks Like, Jennifer E. Smith
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This Is What Happy Looks Like

Author: Jennifer E. Smith

Narrator: Andrew Sweeney, Marcie Millard

Unabridged: 8 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2013


Synopsis

From the author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight comes a humorous and heartwarming novel about small towns, big love, and mistaken email identity.

When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O'Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under the sun, except for their names or backgrounds.

Then Graham finds out that Ellie's Maine hometown is the perfect location for his latest film, and he decides to take their relationship from online to in-person. But can a star as famous as Graham really start a relationship with an ordinary girl like Ellie? And why does Ellie want to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Zoë on April 28, 2016

Sadly, this book wasn't for me. Actually, now that I think about it, I don't think Jennifer E. Smith's writing in general is for me as I didn't enjoy The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight either (although I did like it more than this one). Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate TIWHLL. I real......more

Goodreads review by Debby on April 16, 2021

2 stars As a true hopeless romantic, the "normal girl meets and falls in love with a famous boy" story makes my heart flutter. No matter how cliché, I really enjoy reading stories like it. And yet... This Is What Happy Looks Like is just lackluster in everything. This review will contain spoilers. Be......more

Goodreads review by Maureen on March 09, 2016

I CANNOT WITH THIS BOOK. I'm pretty much giving it a 5 star because of how much it made me love it. It certainly wasn't perfect, but it was exactly what I needed at the moment and was just PERFECT FOR ME. I loved the characters and the romance and just EVERYTHING SO MUCHHHHH. IT IS EVERYTHING. MY HEAR......more

Goodreads review by Aj the Ravenous Reader on September 07, 2016

Sweet, heartwarming and very wholesome. Three things why I like reading books by Ms. Jennifer E. Smith. There is a familiarity to her stories the reader could easily relate to. It’s like watching feel-good romantic movies. You could easily predict the plot but you enjoy it just the same. I just tho......more

Goodreads review by Giselle on March 29, 2013

If you want a read that leaves a smile on your face, This Is What Happy Looks Like is the perfect choice! A sweet romance, a small town, and fun characters make this a great summer read that you should definitely bring on vacation! A modern day fairy tale is what this story is, really. It's not the k......more


Quotes

Praise for Jennifer E. Smith's TheStatistical Probability of Love at First Sight:* "A sweet, character-driven, romantic comedy with plenty of twists to keep readers engaged and is sure to delight teens from beginning to end... Be prepared to have this book fly off the shelves."
VOYA (starred review)

"A gorgeous, heartwarming reminder of the power of fate."—The New York Times Book Review

"[An] elegant, poignant story..."—The Horn Book

"The teens are realistic and empathetic characters, and their story unfolds effortlessly, quickly capturing readers' interest. Fans of Sarah Dessen will enjoy this enchanting novel of family quandaries and love at first sight."—SLJ

"A closely observed, ultimately moving tale of love, family and otherwise... Smith's acute insights make Hadley's heartache and loss as real as the magical unfurling of new love."—Kirkus

"This phenomenal depiction of an instant connection shows that everything happens for a reason. Smith's unique story will make you contemplate the magic of fate. I've been waiting for a love story like this forever." —Susane Colasanti, bestselling author of So Much Closer and When ItHappens