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A review by lololovesthings
The Good Ones are Taken by Taj McCoy
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75 stars!
"The Good Ones Are Taken" by Taj McCoy is a cute read and an excellent love story featuring black love, but it's ultimately a little frustrating because the main female character, Mags, can't see what's right in her own face with the main male character, Garrett! I wanted to pull my hair out because they (read: Mags!) just couldn't see that they were meant to be! I am typically not a huge fan of the friends-to-lovers trope (give me all that sweet, sweet tension and loathing, hahaha), but McCoy does an excellent job handling it! I really, really liked Garrett! What a terrific book boyfriend... the way he remembers Mags' food orders, is there for her when she needs him, how he does so much for her... to me, it's shocking that she couldn't imagine him being in love with her. Like, HELLO!!??! He is SO obsessed with you! Blake never, ever stood a chance against Garrett, even if he was a doctor! I do think that Mags acts a lot younger than she is. She's pretty immature, but it all works out in the end. There is also a lot of funny, witty dialogue and banter that kept me giggling. This book also has a lot to say about discovering oneself after heartbreaking, about getting back out there and being your authentic self to find what you really want in life. It might be a little predictable, but ultimately, this is a solid read!
Thank you to NetGalley, Taj McCoy, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and MIRA for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
"The Good Ones Are Taken" by Taj McCoy is a cute read and an excellent love story featuring black love, but it's ultimately a little frustrating because the main female character, Mags, can't see what's right in her own face with the main male character, Garrett! I wanted to pull my hair out because they (read: Mags!) just couldn't see that they were meant to be! I am typically not a huge fan of the friends-to-lovers trope (give me all that sweet, sweet tension and loathing, hahaha), but McCoy does an excellent job handling it! I really, really liked Garrett! What a terrific book boyfriend... the way he remembers Mags' food orders, is there for her when she needs him, how he does so much for her... to me, it's shocking that she couldn't imagine him being in love with her. Like, HELLO!!??! He is SO obsessed with you! Blake never, ever stood a chance against Garrett, even if he was a doctor! I do think that Mags acts a lot younger than she is. She's pretty immature, but it all works out in the end. There is also a lot of funny, witty dialogue and banter that kept me giggling. This book also has a lot to say about discovering oneself after heartbreaking, about getting back out there and being your authentic self to find what you really want in life. It might be a little predictable, but ultimately, this is a solid read!
Thank you to NetGalley, Taj McCoy, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and MIRA for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.