4.0

While this didn't wow me, it was super adorable and surprisingly deep.

Oliver and Hadley randomly meet in an airport both headed to London, and they get to know each other on the long flight. Hadley is headed to her dad's wedding, and her and Oliver discuss how much she doesn't want to go and meet her new stepmom. When the plane lands, the two are reluctant to part, but what kind of romance happens in 8 hours?

Going into this, I expected something light and fluffy (which isn't bad at all!), but I was pleasantly surprised at how deep the story went. There is just as much (if not more) family drama/relationships than romance, and in a way because of that, it made the romance even more meaningful. I love the journey Hadley takes, and while the story only spans a smaller amount of hours, it still is packed with so much development and plot that it feels much longer.

I didn't give it 5 stars, because I didn't love it, even though I really, really like it. The continuous flashbacks felt more like an interruption than helpful after a while, though I do appreciate them.

Overall, 4 stars! I can't wait to read more from this author.