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Only One Forever by Natasha Madison

nicandbooks's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

โ€œAlexandra, every single memory I have in my life is with you beside me.โ€

Gosh I loved this final book in the "Only One" series. It was so wonderful to see Alexandra and Dylan's love story. Poor Alexandra - she loved Dylan forever but the moment she decides to "let him go" in the moment he finally sees her. this story was so super sweet but it also had it's fair share of steam! I also loved how things came full circle with them when it came to Maddox. I'm sad to leave this world but I have a feeling it won't be for long - I think Natasha Madison loves this world and the families/characters too much to leave it behind as well. 

missbookreader's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.75

rebelreadsbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

I absolutely loved this book. It is Dylan and Alex's story and probably my favourite in this series. I was sobbing at one point and couldn't stop. The story is amazing and Natasha has once again made me emotional. The characters are written with so much care and detail that you actually can't help but fall in love with them. Maddox is a sweetheart who I couldn't help but feel protective of him and want to throw my arms around him and show him what care and love feels like.
Brilliant story, brilliant characters and an evil author who tortures her readers with emotions.

bookishgabriella's review against another edition

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5.0

OH MY GOSH! The series ended with the best book of the series!
This story was beautiful, real and so heartfelt.

Love love love Dylan and Alex! Definition of meant to be.

โ€œ๐‘ฌ๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’š ๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ๐’๐’† ๐’Ž๐’†๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’š ๐‘ฐ ๐’‰๐’‚๐’—๐’† ๐’Š๐’ ๐’Ž๐’š ๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’† ๐’Š๐’” ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’š๐’๐’–.โ€

*Listened to this book on audio. Highly recommend it. The narrators fit the characters and their dynamic made it a great listen.

a_pena's review

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emotional lighthearted sad fast-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

4.5

tone611's review against another edition

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5.0

When Natasha told us we werenโ€™t ready for this bookโ€ฆWE WERE NOT READY! I cried. I laughed. I was gutted. But I loved every emotional ride this book took me on.

1bookobsessionconfessions's review against another edition

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4.0

3.75 STARS
This is a really sweet story, the romance is actually not the biggest part and that surprised me. Itโ€™s still very central to the plot, itโ€™s just a bit more about the bigger picture of their lives and family in general.
The taboo nature of their love also is a very minimal part of the story. Itโ€™s not used as a plot point for a lot of problems or drama. Itโ€™s very low angst, low drama story that does have a few scorching hot scenes after the slow burn.
The first half of the book was getting to know the characters and a bit of their secret feelings for each other. Their fearโ€™s and the angsty longing for each other.
Their family members are a big part of the story and they are from previous books by the author.
I think it could be a bit overwhelming to someone who hasnโ€™t read any of the other books. Itโ€™s a lot of secondary characters to keep track of and they have shared past and jokes. Itโ€™s not necessary in my opinion, it just would probably increase your enjoyment. The family characters bring warmth and laughs to the story. I love the huge, interconnected family and friends in this series/story.
More than halfway through the book the story took an unexpected turn. I liked this development and part of the storyline the most. Itโ€™s tug hard at your heartstrings material. It was the most emotional part of the story for me.
It was also very fitting development for Gabe in particular.
The story and characters are a bit on the extremely sweet and perfect side.
If you want a feel good story with some romance and a heartwarming/heart wrenching aspect (itโ€™s not handled in a way that felt too heavy emotionally) this would be the story for you.
Iโ€™m really excited for the next book in the series, the characterโ€™s are favorites of mine and a very intriguing match. I suspect theyโ€™ll be

sm0lstethicc's review

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emotional

5.0

guada_reads's review against another edition

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3.0

I cried so much with this book, Dylan and Alex have been friends for their whole life and finally they tell each other the secret that they think will tear the family apart, that they love each other. But also Maddox comes into their lives and it's a whole mess that will for sure make you cry.
This book is not as spicy as others from the series, but for sure is one story that makes you want to hug everyone
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5.0

Fantastic!

From the very first book when Parker and Cooper fell in love and this amazing family was launched, Iโ€™ve loved every single book in each series and spin-off series. This wild and crazy family loves in totally and deeply with an all-in approach.

Dylan and Alexโ€™s relationship wasnโ€™t about falling in love with each other, it was admitting their love for each other to themselves, each other, their family and then the public.

I loved when Maddox is introduced and the parallel of his situation to Dylanโ€™s childhood. His situation was both heartbreaking in the sheer neglect he had experienced and heartwarming to see Dylan and Alex fight to make him theirs.

Another fantastic addition to this amazing familyโ€™s saga.