One True Loves is a novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid  following protagonist Emma, who loses the love of her life and navigates falling in love again, only for her first love to turn back up alive. She is left to choose the love of her past, or the love of her present. 

This type of romance is not something I would normally pick up and enjoy, but I’m starting to realize I may just like anything TJR writes. Her articulation of grief and losing someone was incredibly well done, I felt like I was feeling Emma’s emotions with her. I will say the choice between her two loves felt obvious to me, but I believe TJR wanted us to go on that emotional work and digging with Emma. 

While the main plot of this story is romance, I was pleasantly surprised with how TJR also managed to capture familial relationships, growing up, and finding yourself. 

I felt the second half of the book was a little rushed, I would’ve enjoyed a bit of a slower pace but I don’t think it necessarily takes away from the story.

Overall a good story and I was pleased with the ending, even if it was slightly unrealistic. An easy, quick read that’s enjoyable.