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One True Loves
One True Loves | Elise Bryant
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From the author of Happily Ever Afters comes another irresistible YA romantic comedy full of self-discovery and Black love--and a dreamy European cruise. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, Jenny Han, and Stephanie Perkins, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances.Lenore Bennett has always been a force. A star artist and style icon at her high school, she's a master in the subtle art of not giving a . . . well, you know what. But now that graduation is here, she's a little less sure.She's heading to NYU in the fall with a scarlet U (for "undeclared") written across her chest. Her parents always remind her that Black kids don't have the luxury of figuring it out as they go--they have to be 110 percent prepared. But it's a lot of pressure to be her ancestors' wildest dreams when Lenore's not even sure what her dreams are yet.When her family embarks on a post-graduation Mediterranean cruise, her friend Tessa is sure Lenore's in for a whirlwind romance. But Lenore knows that doesn't happen to girls like her.Then she meets Alex Lee. After their parents bond over the Cupid Shuffle, she ends up stuck with him for the remainder of the cruise. He's a hopeless romantic and a golden boy with a ten-year plan. In short, he's irritating as hell.But as they get to know each other during the picturesque stops across Europe, Alex may be able to help Lenore find something else she's been looking for, even if she doesn't want to admit it to herself: love.
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Posh_Salad
One True Loves | Elise Bryant
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I enjoyed this far more than Tessa‘s story. I related more to Lenore on a much deeper level, from getting beyond family expectations for your education to getting out of your own way to find happiness.

Liatrek I loved the first book in the series can‘t wait to read this one. 2y
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Mshookquilts
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Wow! Her characters. I want them all as friends so I can watch them grow into the amazing people they are and will be. Lenore doesn‘t believe she deserves love nor the freedom to explore her talents. Then, she meets a young man who asks her “why not?” I can‘t wait for Elise Bryant‘s next book.

FeatherV It was so good right?!?! 3y
Mshookquilts @FeatherV I can‘t put her flippin‘ books down. And the people populate my room way more than where they are. In fact I‘m seldom visualizing their location because I feel like they‘re there right in front of me. 3y
FeatherV @Mshookquilts and that‘s why I almost immediately ordered the second one haha, it was like being with a friend 3y
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FeatherV
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Another review, another 10/10. I am so excited that Elise Bryant is working on another addition to this series, because these are the perfect books for anytime you need some happy

For my full thoughts see: https://heartandsoulbooks.blogspot.com/2022/02/one-true-loves.html

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One True Loves | Elise Bryant
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Billed as a sequel, but readable as a standalone, to Happily Ever Afters, this is a quick fun romantic comedy with a European cruise as the backdrop. The summer after high school graduation, Lenore knows what she wants to study in college (mostly), is handling the pressure from her family (more or less), & is totally ok striking out in the boyfriend department (not really). Then she meets Alex & things get a lot more interesting. On sale 1/4/22.

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