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4.5 AVERAGE
4.5 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was a sleeper hit for me—I initially gave it 4.25★ after I finished reading but as I reread my highlights and talked about the book, I really think this is a 5★ read!
When a romance story has me rooting for each individual character and the characters together, I know it's gonna be a good one. As with the other books in this series, Anj Miranda's solid character work shines in Alonzo and Cam.
Alonzo strikes the perfect balance between being a pushy and persistent guy when he knows what he wants and being respectful of Cam's needs and boundaries. Cam comes off as this abrasive, strong-willed, no-nonsense woman but you feel the genuine care and love that emanates from her whenever her found family is in the picture.
The story also touches on incredibly relatable struggles that each character had: fear of failure, job insecurity, bullying, body image, and more. Each topic was handled gently without minimizing things and I truly appreciate that.
The last 20% of the back had me sobbing over Alonzo's thoughtful gestures—he truly is a man with his heart on his sleeve! Out of the three books in the series, this is the least slow burn in terms of physical intimacy but slowest of burns when it comes to the emotional connection but the journey to getting there was worth it. Overall, this was a love story that I'm happy I had the privilege of reading.
When a romance story has me rooting for each individual character and the characters together, I know it's gonna be a good one. As with the other books in this series, Anj Miranda's solid character work shines in Alonzo and Cam.
Alonzo strikes the perfect balance between being a pushy and persistent guy when he knows what he wants and being respectful of Cam's needs and boundaries. Cam comes off as this abrasive, strong-willed, no-nonsense woman but you feel the genuine care and love that emanates from her whenever her found family is in the picture.
The story also touches on incredibly relatable struggles that each character had: fear of failure, job insecurity, bullying, body image, and more. Each topic was handled gently without minimizing things and I truly appreciate that.
The last 20% of the back had me sobbing over Alonzo's thoughtful gestures—he truly is a man with his heart on his sleeve! Out of the three books in the series, this is the least slow burn in terms of physical intimacy but slowest of burns when it comes to the emotional connection but the journey to getting there was worth it. Overall, this was a love story that I'm happy I had the privilege of reading.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 ⭐️
I'm taking it back; this is my favorite book in the series!!!
First of all, let me apologize. In the first two books, I judged Alonzo and thought he was just the only boy sibling who got to do and get what he wanted. I’m sorry for judging him so early. I didn't realize that, among the three siblings, I would relate to him more because, like him, I am the youngest in the family and an achiever too.
Back to the story, I love the representation of thick girls through Cam! There aren't enough thick girls like me in romance books, and I'm glad we're slowly making progress.
I'm usually not a fan of insta-love romances, but I enjoy Cam and Lonzo's development because, I don't know, it just makes sense for them. They found each other at the perfect time, right when they needed each other the most.
I also liked how Dani and Lonzo's relationship was wrapped up. That's the kind of closure I need.
And my favorite part? There's no third-act breakup or over-the-top argument or conflict. Love a good light-hearted book.
I enjoyed reading this book. What a perfect way to end the series.
I'm taking it back; this is my favorite book in the series!!!
First of all, let me apologize. In the first two books, I judged Alonzo and thought he was just the only boy sibling who got to do and get what he wanted. I’m sorry for judging him so early. I didn't realize that, among the three siblings, I would relate to him more because, like him, I am the youngest in the family and an achiever too.
Back to the story, I love the representation of thick girls through Cam! There aren't enough thick girls like me in romance books, and I'm glad we're slowly making progress.
I'm usually not a fan of insta-love romances, but I enjoy Cam and Lonzo's development because, I don't know, it just makes sense for them. They found each other at the perfect time, right when they needed each other the most.
I also liked how Dani and Lonzo's relationship was wrapped up. That's the kind of closure I need.
And my favorite part? There's no third-act breakup or over-the-top argument or conflict. Love a good light-hearted book.
I enjoyed reading this book. What a perfect way to end the series.
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
The Fallacy of True Love is the third and final book in the Reyes Siblings. We follow Alonzo, the youngest among the siblings, as he crossed paths with Cam, a strong-minded beach town girl.
I was hooked from the very beginning. This book is set in a small beach town in the Philippines and I loved the vibrant description of the place. Miranda’s writing is engaging and very beautiful.
Cam is fierce, loyal, and independent. She is not someone who is easy to warm up to. She is a bit grumpy and her past experience made her distrust people. Alonzo is a dreamer. He wants to be a lawyer since he’s six years old. He hates disappointing his family especially his father. He is dedicated and hardworking. He is also a walking green flag. The handwritten notes? Seriously. The chemistry between Cam and Alonzo was captivating. I enjoyed the banters too. I loved how they do unexpected and sweet things for each other. I thought the romance was perfect. It was heartwarming to see how Cam slowly opens up to Alonzo. How they accept each other. All the scars and flaws. Nothing beats a healthy romantic relationship and I loved that for them.
The conversations between Alonzo and his parents made me tear up. I found it so relatable. Some of my favorite tropes are present in this book such as sibling dynamics, found family, and opposites attract. I have yet to pick up the first two books but I didn’t feel lost while reading this one. It can definitely read as a stand-alone. It made me more excited to meet Alonzo’s sisters, Tala and Luna.
The Fallacy of True Love is more than just a romance book. It’s about recognizing your worth, finding genuine happiness, and taking chances both in life and love.
Disclaimer: Thanks to the author and for providing a free digital review copy for the book tour. This did not affect my overall opinion of the book.
I was hooked from the very beginning. This book is set in a small beach town in the Philippines and I loved the vibrant description of the place. Miranda’s writing is engaging and very beautiful.
Cam is fierce, loyal, and independent. She is not someone who is easy to warm up to. She is a bit grumpy and her past experience made her distrust people. Alonzo is a dreamer. He wants to be a lawyer since he’s six years old. He hates disappointing his family especially his father. He is dedicated and hardworking. He is also a walking green flag. The handwritten notes? Seriously. The chemistry between Cam and Alonzo was captivating. I enjoyed the banters too. I loved how they do unexpected and sweet things for each other. I thought the romance was perfect. It was heartwarming to see how Cam slowly opens up to Alonzo. How they accept each other. All the scars and flaws. Nothing beats a healthy romantic relationship and I loved that for them.
The conversations between Alonzo and his parents made me tear up. I found it so relatable. Some of my favorite tropes are present in this book such as sibling dynamics, found family, and opposites attract. I have yet to pick up the first two books but I didn’t feel lost while reading this one. It can definitely read as a stand-alone. It made me more excited to meet Alonzo’s sisters, Tala and Luna.
The Fallacy of True Love is more than just a romance book. It’s about recognizing your worth, finding genuine happiness, and taking chances both in life and love.
Disclaimer: Thanks to the author and for providing a free digital review copy for the book tour. This did not affect my overall opinion of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Sexual assault
The last book in the series follows Alonzo, the youngest Reyes sibling. While his sisters left to study abroad, he stayed — juggling school, work, and everything at home. Not to prove anything, but because someone had to.
His relationship with Papa was one of the most honest parts of the book. A dad who didn’t know how to connect, but made the effort — opened up, listened. And Mama? You could feel how their relationship shifted too. After being the only two left at home, she knew when something was off with him — and she often became the bridge between father and son.
Cam was just as guarded as you'd expect from someone who’s been hurt by people close to her. She let very few people in — and Alonzo respected that. His letters? So sweet. And the way he stayed patient, persistent without ever pushing too far? That’s the kind of love that feels safe.
Nikki, Eric, and Jo playing matchmaker added a fun break from the emotional weight — and the overlap with the earlier books made it all feel connected.
A solid ending to a series that had me crying more than once (and in the middle of the night too). Familiar in the best and hardest ways because of how relatable it was.
His relationship with Papa was one of the most honest parts of the book. A dad who didn’t know how to connect, but made the effort — opened up, listened. And Mama? You could feel how their relationship shifted too. After being the only two left at home, she knew when something was off with him — and she often became the bridge between father and son.
Cam was just as guarded as you'd expect from someone who’s been hurt by people close to her. She let very few people in — and Alonzo respected that. His letters? So sweet. And the way he stayed patient, persistent without ever pushing too far? That’s the kind of love that feels safe.
Nikki, Eric, and Jo playing matchmaker added a fun break from the emotional weight — and the overlap with the earlier books made it all feel connected.
A solid ending to a series that had me crying more than once (and in the middle of the night too). Familiar in the best and hardest ways because of how relatable it was.
SO GOOD!!! this is probably my most favourite among the three in the series
the banter—TOP TIER! i always loved a good enemies to lovers characters. they honestly felt so real—their struggles, their happiness, every emotion felt so real like as if i'm reading a non-fiction. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP!!! & to ms. anj, you're a genius for making their banter like that. CHEF'S KISS
i really liked how they dealt w each others conflict, their decision making is in another level. i adored cam so much—she handle things very well and how she set boundaries for herself especially when trying new things. it's always the probinsyanas who got good humor :p
THANK YOU SO MUCH, MS. ANJ FOR PROVIDING ME A COPY OF ARC.
the banter—TOP TIER! i always loved a good enemies to lovers characters. they honestly felt so real—their struggles, their happiness, every emotion felt so real like as if i'm reading a non-fiction. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP!!! & to ms. anj, you're a genius for making their banter like that. CHEF'S KISS
i really liked how they dealt w each others conflict, their decision making is in another level. i adored cam so much—she handle things very well and how she set boundaries for herself especially when trying new things. it's always the probinsyanas who got good humor :p
THANK YOU SO MUCH, MS. ANJ FOR PROVIDING ME A COPY OF ARC.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Thank you for this advanced copy ❤️ Here's my honest review:
I really loved this strangers to lovers story. Cam has a really tough past and because of it she has a really small circle of friends. Her "found family" is all what matters to her, the waves, her surfboard, her freelance work and her freedom. Alonzo in the other hand, is the nice boy next door, easy to talk to, friendly and with a loving family by his side. They can't be more different. Or so it seemed. But in the end, they had more in common than they thought.
Lovely romance story set in the Philippines. If you like this tropes, this is your next read:
🌊 Strangers to Lovers
🌊 Found Family
🌊 Trauma and Difficult Past
🌊 Tattoos & Surfing
🌊 He Falls First
🌊 Family Dynamics
🌊 Siblings
🌊 Spicy Scenes
The Fallacy of True Love is a strangers-to-lovers contemporary romance with angst and spice. It is the last book in the Reyes Siblings series but can be read as a standalone ❤️
I really loved this strangers to lovers story. Cam has a really tough past and because of it she has a really small circle of friends. Her "found family" is all what matters to her, the waves, her surfboard, her freelance work and her freedom. Alonzo in the other hand, is the nice boy next door, easy to talk to, friendly and with a loving family by his side. They can't be more different. Or so it seemed. But in the end, they had more in common than they thought.
Lovely romance story set in the Philippines. If you like this tropes, this is your next read:
🌊 Strangers to Lovers
🌊 Found Family
🌊 Trauma and Difficult Past
🌊 Tattoos & Surfing
🌊 He Falls First
🌊 Family Dynamics
🌊 Siblings
🌊 Spicy Scenes
The Fallacy of True Love is a strangers-to-lovers contemporary romance with angst and spice. It is the last book in the Reyes Siblings series but can be read as a standalone ❤️