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One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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datskira's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It was a mostly enjoyable, easy read. At times, it veered on the boring side as there wasn't a lot of action. It was mostly angst slapped on angst, but it all resolved in a way I was pleased with.

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tiffanymmf's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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ksamaine95's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was both sad & angry with this one. I wanted so bad for this to be my first 5 star of 2024 based on the plot alone.

Loved majority of the writing but it left me smh.

I felt like Emma knew her choice immediately and was too childish to simply ask for/give closure to Jesse. The author almost made a villain of Jesse & an angel of Sam randomly to make the choice more obvious.

There were several times I wanted to DNF because it was predictable. I held out hope to be disappointed.

Other than my dislike for the direction she took the story in, TJR still gave me the love bug.

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oystersauce's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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kelseyfontaine's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Very addicting read.. I finished it in a day! Really makes you think about love and loss, and I found it really easy to connect with each character. It was kind of predictable at times, but I still loved it!

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imaginingly's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

this is the book that has made me cry the most, i think, EVER in my life
the beginning was very odd and the writing style was kind of ~meh~ but the actual story was very good. the book captured grief very well

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abbeyroad1410's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This book made me experience so many emotions of frustration and sadness and joy and bitter sweetness that there is no way I can't give it five stars. While I don't think I enjoyed this book to the level of Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid knows how to write a novel of self-discovery and love.
One of the things I liked most about this novel was the growth in the relationship between Emma and Marie. The growing pains in high school felt quite authentic, with Emma experiencing bitterness towards Marie for being the golden child. Seeing her redefine Marie in her life and grow that relationship was so beautiful.
I almost cried in many of the scenes between Jesse and Emma. It's weird because I didn't even really like Jesse, especially because Sam knows Emma so well. However, Taylor Jenkins Reid does a good job of making the audience empathize with his situation and experiences, and she makes him a good enough person that it feels odd to actively root against him.
The pacing of this novel is very good. I love that it is broken up into distinct parts which tell you what you are going to read about. I love that there is kind of a built in explanation for why some sections feel quite short, even if it isn't explicitly stated.
Overall, this book feels powerful, and I know that I will keep thinking about it over time because of it's unique plot and heartfelt message.

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