TL;DR
A love story about Emma Blair, who must choose between her husband, thought dead for years, and her new fiancé, exploring themes of true love and soulmates.
What is One True Loves about
'One True Loves' by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a poignant love story that delves into the complexities of true love and soulmates. Emma Blair marries her high school love, Jesse, but loses him in a helicopter accident. Years later, after rebuilding her life and finding new love with Sam, Jesse reappears, alive. Emma is torn between her past and present loves, forcing her to question the nature of true love and what it means to move forward. Set against the backdrop of life's unpredictability, the novel is an emotional exploration of love, loss, and rediscovery.
One True Loves 6 Key Takeaways
Emma and Jesse's Marriage
Emma marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse, and they share an adventurous life together until Jesse is presumed dead in a helicopter accident.
Jesse's Disappearance
On their first wedding anniversary, Jesse's helicopter goes missing over the Pacific, leaving Emma devastated and forcing her to rebuild her life.
Emma Meets Sam
Years later, Emma reconnects with an old friend, Sam, and eventually falls in love with him, getting engaged and finding a new sense of happiness.
Jesse's Return
Jesse is discovered alive, having spent years trying to return to Emma, which throws her life and plans into disarray.
Emma's Dilemma
Emma must choose between her past love, Jesse, and her new love, Sam, leading to a journey of self-discovery and understanding of true love.
Emma's Final Decision
Realizing Jesse and she have grown apart, Emma mutually ends her relationship with Jesse and reconciles with Sam, whom she eventually marries.
Top One True Loves Quotes
- "You don’t marry someone you can live with, you marry the person who you cannot live without."
- "In the end, soulmates always end up together."
- "Sometimes you have to move on without certain people. If they're meant to be in your life, they'll catch up."
Who should read One True Loves?
'One True Loves' is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged romance novels that delve into the complexities of love, loss, and self-discovery. Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and those who appreciate love triangles and the notion of soulmates will find this book particularly engaging and thought-provoking.
One True Loves Best Reviews
- "No one does life and love better." —InStyle
- "Earth-shaking…you will flip for this epic love story." —Cosmopolitan
- "Reid's heart-wrenching tale asks if it’s possible to have multiple soul mates." —Us Weekly
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One True Loves FAQs
Is One True Loves spicy a book?
The book contains casual mentions of sex among teens and young adults, including same-sex and opposite-sex relationships, making it more suitable for mature readers.
Who does she end up with in the book One True Loves?
Emma and Jesse mutually agree to end their relationship, and Emma ultimately reconciles with Sam, whom she marries.
Is One True Loves appropriate?
The book is best suited for older teen and adult audiences, as it deals with mature themes and emotional complexities.
What is the theme of the book One True Loves?
One of the central themes is the idea of soulmates and everlasting love, explored through a love triangle and the emotional journey of the protagonist.