Quotes
Named a Most Anticipated Book of the Year by Oprah Daily, TODAY.com, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Goodreads, Book Riot and more.
"One & Only upends the idea of soulmates with a story as funny as it is steamy and touching." —Harper’s Bazaar
“If you’re a fan of Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip or Rebecca Serle’s In Five Years, Maurene Goo’s new book, One & Only, captures the same magical charm.” —Woman’s World
“A millennial-romcom riff on fate, with a dash of inherited family magic…. This is a love story that dares to ask whether “meant to be” is a trap.” —Oprah Daily
"A swoony, funny, romantic novel about fate, love, and the best food in Los Angeles. A wildly good time." —Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years
“One & Only follows a matchmaker from a family with a magical knack for identifying soulmates. She’s spent a decade searching for her own fated love only to be thrown off course by an unexpected fling and a surprising twist of fate. Sign me up.” —Page Six
“A warm, lush, addictive story with just the right amount of magic—that is, enough to make you wish it was real.” —Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent
“Meet my new favorite book! …The premise is fantastic, the plot kept me guessing, and the last chapter literally gave me shivers. What a fresh, engaging, joy of a read!” —Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Haters
“You know that feeling when you put down a book and feel refreshed? That’s how I felt reading Maurene Goo’s One & Only.…A dramatic, yet gripping love triangle. I loved this one for its stunning depiction of supportive familial relationships and finding love, no matter your age.” —theSkimm
“At once funny and gut wrenching, and also deeply thought provoking, One & Only immediately swept me up in its magic and chaos. I loved this book.” —Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of It’s a Love Story
“A delightfully dramatic love story that will keep readers on their toes…A perfect blend of steamy angst and family drama makes for a love triangle that’s impossible to put down.” —Kirkus (starred)
"[A] frothily addictive, feel-good story, proving no one’s too old to swoon." —Booklist
“One & Only grabbed me and did not let go. What a beautiful story about the most important things in life: family, friendship, grief, and the power of love. I can’t wait for the world to fall for One & Only!” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author
“YA author Goo makes her adult romance debut with this enjoyable contemporary…Add in a touch of magical realism, vivid prose, and well-rounded characters, and this makes for a diverting romp." —Publishers Weekly
“Certain to steal readers’ heart… A must-buy title that’s perfect for book groups, with themes of love, generational ties, and harmony.” —Library Journal (starred)
“This is the book I've been waiting for!!! Humor, heart, and bingeable romance are ever-present in this sparkling adult debut, along with some breathtakingly sexy scenes that had me seeking a tall drink of water. I'm already eagerly awaiting her next!” —Yulin Kuang, bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick How to End a Love Story
“Dazzles… Readers will want to spend a whole weekend with this engaging read - that is if you don't read it all in one sitting! …A swoon-worthy story that's brimming with heart.” —Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask
“A deeply romantic story of love, fate and free will with a heart so big it lights up every page…Inimitable, irrepressible and absolutely irresistible. Don't miss it.” —Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie