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A review by mari_epub
Stay a Little Longer by Dawn Lanuza
5.0
The right kind of angst and romance I never knew I needed. This is the first Philippine setting novel I've read in a long time and it did not disappoint at all.
Elan was very easy to love because he clearly passes as my ideal type of guy (except for the lawyer part). His patience is what I love the most about him. Maybe because I rarely see it in real life as I am an impatient person myself. Caty, there's so much to love about her. Firstly, her name ㅡ Catalina. Second, her talent in doing shoots, I can totally imagine her doing it and slaying it at the same time. And her personality all in all.
I love the banters so, so much. For a book that's heavy on conversations, Dawn Lanuza kept me entertained the whole time. Though it felt like it was such a short read (only if I wasn't preoccupied with work), I can say that I loved it from beginning to end and I wish I could read more about Elan and Caty because their chemistry is unbelievably great. You could tell they're really meant for each other. It's just a matter of taking a leap of faith. Or quoted from the book, "one has to be braver than the other."
Also, just to point it out, I relate to Caty's character a lot especially on parts where she's portrayed as a character who either pushes people away or get too close to them to the point that she'll scare them away.
If I wanted something more from the book, I guess it would be an extended epilogue (or book 2!) since I needed more of Elan and Caty's banters after everything they've been through.
I am thinking of reading Lanuza's other books as I think they are somewhat connected because of the special appearances of some characters from the other books. But I just couldn't let go of Elan and Caty yet. Easily one of my favorite fictional couples.
P.S. I couldn't get over Elan being a ballroom dancer.
Elan was very easy to love because he clearly passes as my ideal type of guy (except for the lawyer part). His patience is what I love the most about him. Maybe because I rarely see it in real life as I am an impatient person myself. Caty, there's so much to love about her. Firstly, her name ㅡ Catalina. Second, her talent in doing shoots, I can totally imagine her doing it and slaying it at the same time. And her personality all in all.
I love the banters so, so much. For a book that's heavy on conversations, Dawn Lanuza kept me entertained the whole time. Though it felt like it was such a short read (only if I wasn't preoccupied with work), I can say that I loved it from beginning to end and I wish I could read more about Elan and Caty because their chemistry is unbelievably great. You could tell they're really meant for each other. It's just a matter of taking a leap of faith. Or quoted from the book, "one has to be braver than the other."
Also, just to point it out, I relate to Caty's character a lot especially on parts where she's portrayed as a character who either pushes people away or get too close to them to the point that she'll scare them away.
If I wanted something more from the book, I guess it would be an extended epilogue (or book 2!) since I needed more of Elan and Caty's banters after everything they've been through.
I am thinking of reading Lanuza's other books as I think they are somewhat connected because of the special appearances of some characters from the other books. But I just couldn't let go of Elan and Caty yet. Easily one of my favorite fictional couples.
P.S. I couldn't get over Elan being a ballroom dancer.