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A review by leslielopezholder
The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay Ramos by Melissa de la Cruz
funny
lighthearted
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I think this story could have had so much more potential if it had stronger development in the beginning. Their connection felt rushed and then we're thrust into the five stages where there's little communication between Dalisay and Evan. So it was hard to root for the relationship since there was no real foundation to work off of.
However, I loved seeing Filipino representation and different cultural nuances intersect with romantic tropes. It was also refreshing to see someone have more traditional values, as that isn't often represented in romance stories! But I was let down that that the author didn't hold as strongly to this in the end.
However, I loved seeing Filipino representation and different cultural nuances intersect with romantic tropes. It was also refreshing to see someone have more traditional values, as that isn't often represented in romance stories! But I was let down that that the author didn't hold as strongly to this in the end.