Reviews with content warning for Grief - One True Loves

This book is a real love story; it’s messy, heartbreaking, and joyful, though of course the premise is far-fetched. This was a different experience than any of my other TJR reads, which have more ensemble casts, but still an incredible story!

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kayaisreading's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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rdmoreland0801's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

This was a very touching story, definitely sad but also hopeful.

I was very glad Emma didn’t settle when Jesse returned. Just witnessing their interactions, they weren’t right for each other anymore. Emma changed while Jesse more or less stayed the same. Although it was hard to admit, it gave them both a chance to live better lives apart.

Sam was surprisingly strong through all of it. It was kind of him to give Emma the space she needed, although it killed him to do so. I was even more enamored when he showed up to fight for her.

In the end, I believe Emma ended up where she was supposed to be. It wasn’t only about who she loved but who she was at that point in her life. I’m glad she stays in touch with Jesse and they can both live their lives while remembering the past fondly.

Taylor Jenkins Reid is a phenomenal author and is basically an automatic buy for me at this point.

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jadencove's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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marigold82's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.5

This book was a make you think read. We all have what if moments or opportunities that we never took. This book makes you think realistically "could I go back?"

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