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Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
Archer had a lesser POV than Bree, but I cared more about him. The amount of my heart breaking for Archer was too much. The pain and trauma he suffered from when he was seven until twenty-three years old were the reason that made this book emotional. Archer isolated himself because of fear of the unknown world outside, and Archer doesn't believe he deserves to live or that anyone cares at all the way Bree did. I'm glad he made the right decision that the town isn't the right place to heal.
The amount of hate I have for specific characters knows no bounds (it includes our main character, Bree).
Does Travis Hale have a book about him? Yeah, but I have no intention of reading that at all. He's a walking red flag that Mia Sheridan tried so hard to redeem but still is a manipulative a$$h0le. Is the book about him getting a redemption arc? I do not care at all. His parents played a role for him to hate Archer, feel unwanted, unlovable and more, but these choices are his own:
First, why would Bree allow that when she had already noticed those encounters? Second, Travis is manipulative and insensitive a$$h0le to Archer when he clearly doesn't know much about the outside world because of his disability and trauma. Third, I know people have done something toxic to someone, and they regret it and then a sudden redemption while the victim is still suffering. That's what he did to Archer for years until Bree came. Fourth, Travis is literally flirting with a married woman while her husband is there. They all see that as a joke. I see it as disrespect.
I swear, if Archer isn't here, this book will get 1 star. Even Victoria Hale didn't get what she deserved. That selfish b1tch. This book should have been shorter and focused only on Archer. Lastly, the way Bree always says something like "I thought I would also not see the light but," or something whenever Archer opens up was dumb. Are you f*cking pressuring him? He's talking about himself for the first time, yet you're going to make it about you as if you two have the same trauma or emotional capacity? The guy clearly doesn't need those bullsh1t words, yet here we are.
With all those, why still give it a four stars rating? It is because Archer deserves it. He deserves everything and the best that the author won't give him.
TW: HP reference (one scene), PTSD, Trauma, Grief, Car Accident, Panic Attack, Animal Cruelty (one scene), Anxiety, Sexual Assault, Mentions of Rape, Gun Violence, and Sexually Explicit Scenes (search it up for more specifics or correct TW as mine is what I thought is TW while I read it)
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Reconsidering:
You know what? I do know Archer deserve the best and the author didn't lay out the story nicely. So, I'm going to give this one star. The hype was blinding. Y'all should read the 1-star review to open your eyes to how toxic things are in this book.
First Review:
Rating: 4 stars
You know what? I do know Archer deserve the best and the author didn't lay out the story nicely. So, I'm going to give this one star. The hype was blinding. Y'all should read the 1-star review to open your eyes to how toxic things are in this book.
First Review:
Rating: 4 stars
"...Archer Hale had taught himself an entire language, but hadn't had a single person to talk to."
Archer had a lesser POV than Bree, but I cared more about him. The amount of my heart breaking for Archer was too much. The pain and trauma he suffered from when he was seven until twenty-three years old were the reason that made this book emotional. Archer isolated himself because of fear of the unknown world outside, and Archer doesn't believe he deserves to live or that anyone cares at all the way Bree did. I'm glad he made the right decision that the town isn't the right place to heal.
The amount of hate I have for specific characters knows no bounds (it includes our main character, Bree).
Does Travis Hale have a book about him? Yeah, but I have no intention of reading that at all. He's a walking red flag that Mia Sheridan tried so hard to redeem but still is a manipulative a$$h0le. Is the book about him getting a redemption arc? I do not care at all. His parents played a role for him to hate Archer, feel unwanted, unlovable and more, but these choices are his own:
- "Bree Prescott," he said, his eyes lowering to my breasts for a flash before returning to my face.
- ...I could see him leaning back on his stool to check on my ass as I walked away.
First, why would Bree allow that when she had already noticed those encounters? Second, Travis is manipulative and insensitive a$$h0le to Archer when he clearly doesn't know much about the outside world because of his disability and trauma. Third, I know people have done something toxic to someone, and they regret it and then a sudden redemption while the victim is still suffering. That's what he did to Archer for years until Bree came. Fourth, Travis is literally flirting with a married woman while her husband is there. They all see that as a joke. I see it as disrespect.
I swear, if Archer isn't here, this book will get 1 star. Even Victoria Hale didn't get what she deserved. That selfish b1tch. This book should have been shorter and focused only on Archer. Lastly, the way Bree always says something like "I thought I would also not see the light but," or something whenever Archer opens up was dumb. Are you f*cking pressuring him? He's talking about himself for the first time, yet you're going to make it about you as if you two have the same trauma or emotional capacity? The guy clearly doesn't need those bullsh1t words, yet here we are.
With all those, why still give it a four stars rating? It is because Archer deserves it. He deserves everything and the best that the author won't give him.
TW: HP reference (one scene), PTSD, Trauma, Grief, Car Accident, Panic Attack, Animal Cruelty (one scene), Anxiety, Sexual Assault, Mentions of Rape, Gun Violence, and Sexually Explicit Scenes (search it up for more specifics or correct TW as mine is what I thought is TW while I read it)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, and Car accident
I See A Garden In My Head: A Poetry Chapbook by Phuong Huynh
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Got an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This pandemic became one of the major crises for people, externally and internally within themselves.
This poetry book does speak straight to my distressed soul. I wish I'd read this from the start of the pandemic for it to be my companion. But as of now and onwards, it will be with me evermore.
I See A Garden In My Head: A Poetry Chapbook by Phuong Huynh is such a great read during this pandemic for those who had their friendships severed, challenged in love, and longing for what was. This poetry book portrays accepting a new beginning.
This pandemic became one of the major crises for people, externally and internally within themselves.
This poetry book does speak straight to my distressed soul. I wish I'd read this from the start of the pandemic for it to be my companion. But as of now and onwards, it will be with me evermore.
I See A Garden In My Head: A Poetry Chapbook by Phuong Huynh is such a great read during this pandemic for those who had their friendships severed, challenged in love, and longing for what was. This poetry book portrays accepting a new beginning.
Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky
2.75
Got an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Of course, I have to read this because people said it has an ace rep. I was happy when another book is soon to be published has an ace rep, and the demisexual representation is done right.
"What if the world were a place where being queer didn't necessitate a crisis of conscience, as he put it, but rather was just accepted as part of the norm?"
I badly wanted to like this book. I do. I liked Avery after finding out she's trying to flirt with Stacia in the first chapter, and it was cute. But, in the next chapters, I cringed at how she uses acronyms (not the btw, smh, fyi, etc.) on almost everything in a conversation. And then, in almost the middle chapters, Mateo was excessively annoying because of how he made trouble for people around him. At first, I was understanding him because he was new on the job and then realized it was because he wasn't listening to Wren at all irritated me. When it happened again, I didn't like him anymore. And, of course, our main character's, Wren, point of view isn't consistent; it tends to be flat. AND THEN, our love interest was cringy, which made our main character cringy. Oh, I also don't like how Avery and Mateo dismiss and mock Wren for wanting his first kiss to be special in the first chapters.
Alice isn't the main character, but how I wish to have read a book about her and Tammy. I cried because of Tammy, she was loved by Alice, and the letters were added to my pain.
Alice's letter to Tammy, which she crossed but can still be read:
I loved you from the day I met you. I only wish you were here to see this.
To the side, she added:
Glad you weren't here to witness that after all.
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
This book took me a long time to finish because I was busy, and some stuff triggered a bad memory or trauma. I'm glad the author put the content warnings before proceeding with the story. I also love the character development of Ishu (don't fight me on this, one of the love languages Ishu have is touch). My bisexual heart is happy to have read this. I felt connected with a LOT of characters here.
Firstly, the Abba of Hani made me remember how, as an immigrant, I do feel disconnected from my original country. It doesn't feel much inclusive in the country I'm currently living in for my people before. The Abba represents the people who are far from where they are from.
Second, Nik and Ishu. The way their parents tried to do things to get Nik back to University was manipulative and insensitive. And don't get me started when Ishu needed their help. As I have three siblings, I remember I was competing against 2 of them but didn't have the motivation to keep up because my parents are used to not expecting anything from me until I actually became the one they could trust for the future of the family. Their characters represent the fear of being a child of parents asking and pressuring for a lot and won't listen and understand their child, the fear of being cut off once they don't get what they want from you.
Third, Hani. I've done a lot of changing myself for the comfort of others. Bad treatment means no respect, and it might be because you've known them for soo long that you thought they were going to change or you were used to them, but it doesn't change the fact that they've disrespected you. Hani's character represents the people who should know and respect their own boundaries, so others will do too (unless they're a$$holes, leave them).
Lastly, the Ammu of Ishu. Lady, speak up and decide for yourself. I witnessed my mom like this; when she should have a say on things because, well, she's part of it. Over the years, I became like this too. Someone who can't speak up because I'm not a 'man' or because when I do, they call it 'disrespect.' That's where I started generally hating men. I give men who come into my life the benefit of the doubt, but when I see a red flag, they're instantly part of the 'men in general' on my list that I don't want to associate with.
Overall, this book is something EVERYONE should get and read. You'll learn a lot about how taking a break to figure things out isn't the end. All these characters were lost but came to terms to acknowledge it, figure it out, and take action at their own pace.
Content Warnings: This book contains instances of racism, homophobia (specifically biphobia and lesbophobia), Islamophobia, toxic friendship, gaslighting, and parental abandonment.
Firstly, the Abba of Hani made me remember how, as an immigrant, I do feel disconnected from my original country. It doesn't feel much inclusive in the country I'm currently living in for my people before. The Abba represents the people who are far from where they are from.
Second, Nik and Ishu. The way their parents tried to do things to get Nik back to University was manipulative and insensitive. And don't get me started when Ishu needed their help. As I have three siblings, I remember I was competing against 2 of them but didn't have the motivation to keep up because my parents are used to not expecting anything from me until I actually became the one they could trust for the future of the family. Their characters represent the fear of being a child of parents asking and pressuring for a lot and won't listen and understand their child, the fear of being cut off once they don't get what they want from you.
Third, Hani. I've done a lot of changing myself for the comfort of others. Bad treatment means no respect, and it might be because you've known them for soo long that you thought they were going to change or you were used to them, but it doesn't change the fact that they've disrespected you. Hani's character represents the people who should know and respect their own boundaries, so others will do too (unless they're a$$holes, leave them).
Lastly, the Ammu of Ishu. Lady, speak up and decide for yourself. I witnessed my mom like this; when she should have a say on things because, well, she's part of it. Over the years, I became like this too. Someone who can't speak up because I'm not a 'man' or because when I do, they call it 'disrespect.' That's where I started generally hating men. I give men who come into my life the benefit of the doubt, but when I see a red flag, they're instantly part of the 'men in general' on my list that I don't want to associate with.
Overall, this book is something EVERYONE should get and read. You'll learn a lot about how taking a break to figure things out isn't the end. All these characters were lost but came to terms to acknowledge it, figure it out, and take action at their own pace.
Content Warnings: This book contains instances of racism, homophobia (specifically biphobia and lesbophobia), Islamophobia, toxic friendship, gaslighting, and parental abandonment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Islamophobia, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Henry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon Wilde
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Got an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
"How do you un-know someone if you only know most of you because of them? How do you even try?"
'This smart and charming queer YA rom-com about falling for your best friend will win the hearts of fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli.'
Yeah. I'm a fan of Adam Silvera. And yeah, it won my heart. It is already in the description. It is smart. It is charming. It is a rom-com. AND it has my favourite trope falling for your best friend! What could I ask for more? My heart and mind are satisfied. I instantly added it to my favourite shelf with no hesitation, no second thoughts.
I love Hamlet with my whole heart. My list of 'Fave characters I love with my whole heart' is getting crowded, and I don't care. Hamlet deserves a place there. And Gran and Marigold's relationship? I love it. I love their love even though they aren't the main characters and are always in the picture.
Hamlet is someone that seeks assurance, while Len is distant because he doesn't know how to work with things that need communication. It hurts how Hamlet tries to seek verification, but Len kept saying he's dramatic, don't overanalyze, don't overthink, and more. I can't help but hate that part of Len, but when Len did try to communicate, I'm finally giving him the benefit of the doubt as a red flag. There will be more scenes where he gets distant, and it's hurting Hamlet, but I'm going to tell all of you to go through it because it represents some people who are going through something within themselves. How being distant helps a little or blinds our judgement. Was those part stressful? Yes, but it's worth it.
This made me realize how much I'm a Len. I can't describe it, but this book shows me how I'm so much like him internally. Who loves too much but fear creeps up. The thought of all being ruined or I'm the one who does it, but, either way, leads to it.
TW: HP Reference, Grief and Mentions of death of a parent (search it up for more specifics or correct TW as mine is what I thought is TW while I read it)
"How do you un-know someone if you only know most of you because of them? How do you even try?"
'This smart and charming queer YA rom-com about falling for your best friend will win the hearts of fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli.'
Yeah. I'm a fan of Adam Silvera. And yeah, it won my heart. It is already in the description. It is smart. It is charming. It is a rom-com. AND it has my favourite trope falling for your best friend! What could I ask for more? My heart and mind are satisfied. I instantly added it to my favourite shelf with no hesitation, no second thoughts.
I love Hamlet with my whole heart. My list of 'Fave characters I love with my whole heart' is getting crowded, and I don't care. Hamlet deserves a place there. And Gran and Marigold's relationship? I love it. I love their love even though they aren't the main characters and are always in the picture.
Hamlet is someone that seeks assurance, while Len is distant because he doesn't know how to work with things that need communication. It hurts how Hamlet tries to seek verification, but Len kept saying he's dramatic, don't overanalyze, don't overthink, and more. I can't help but hate that part of Len, but when Len did try to communicate, I'm finally giving him the benefit of the doubt as a red flag. There will be more scenes where he gets distant, and it's hurting Hamlet, but I'm going to tell all of you to go through it because it represents some people who are going through something within themselves. How being distant helps a little or blinds our judgement. Was those part stressful? Yes, but it's worth it.
This made me realize how much I'm a Len. I can't describe it, but this book shows me how I'm so much like him internally. Who loves too much but fear creeps up. The thought of all being ruined or I'm the one who does it, but, either way, leads to it.
TW: HP Reference, Grief and Mentions of death of a parent (search it up for more specifics or correct TW as mine is what I thought is TW while I read it)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Tomorrow, Make Me Yours by Kaoruko Miyama
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Got an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The drawing of Yuki is AMAZING. I love it! I'm a sucker for beautiful drawings of eyes. He's cute and handsome or in between which depends on the angle. The story is soo cute too. It's fast-paced and worth the read. It's so obvious Hayato liked Yuki before Yuki met him. I don't know how many times I'll say the word 'cute' here, but EVERYTHING'S cute here. Even the new friends Yuki had.
Rating: 4.5 stars
TW: Sexual Assault by a partner (happened once) and Sexual Content
The drawing of Yuki is AMAZING. I love it! I'm a sucker for beautiful drawings of eyes. He's cute and handsome or in between which depends on the angle. The story is soo cute too. It's fast-paced and worth the read. It's so obvious Hayato liked Yuki before Yuki met him. I don't know how many times I'll say the word 'cute' here, but EVERYTHING'S cute here. Even the new friends Yuki had.
Rating: 4.5 stars
TW: Sexual Assault by a partner (happened once) and Sexual Content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content
Golden Scenery of Tomorrow (University, #5) by 4reuminct
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Ang aklat na ito ay napaka-wholesome dahil ito ay nagpapakita kung paano at kailan ang University Series found family na nagkakilala. Kinailangan ng limang libro para matigil ang curiosity ko. Mahal ko ito!
ITO! Ang pagkabatang magkaibigan sa estranghero/magkaaway sa MAGKASINTAHAN. AKING PABORITONG TROPE. ANG FOUND FAMILY. ANG PAG-IIBIGAN. ANG KOMEDYA. AKING BAGONG PABORITONG LIBRO. AKING MAHAL. AKING MUSIC. AKING LAHAT.
Napatunayan sa aklat na ito ang pagpapabuti ng pagkakasulat ng may-akda. Sana ang lahat ng mga nagbabasa ng librong ito ay may GoodReads account para mapakita sa iba na ang ganda talaga nito.
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This book is soo wholesome because this shows how and when the University Series found family met. It took five books for my curiosity to stop. I love it!
THIS. The childhood friends to strangers/enemies/frenemies to LOVERS. MY FAVORITE TROPE. THE FOUND FAMILY. THE ROMANCE. THE COMEDY. MY NEW FAVORITE BOOK. MY LOVE. MY MUSIC. MY EVERYTHING.
It is proven in this book the improvement of the author's writing. I wish that all those who've read this have a GoodReads account so that they can show others how great this is.
ITO! Ang pagkabatang magkaibigan sa estranghero/magkaaway sa MAGKASINTAHAN. AKING PABORITONG TROPE. ANG FOUND FAMILY. ANG PAG-IIBIGAN. ANG KOMEDYA. AKING BAGONG PABORITONG LIBRO. AKING MAHAL. AKING MUSIC. AKING LAHAT.
Napatunayan sa aklat na ito ang pagpapabuti ng pagkakasulat ng may-akda. Sana ang lahat ng mga nagbabasa ng librong ito ay may GoodReads account para mapakita sa iba na ang ganda talaga nito.
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This book is soo wholesome because this shows how and when the University Series found family met. It took five books for my curiosity to stop. I love it!
THIS. The childhood friends to strangers/enemies/frenemies to LOVERS. MY FAVORITE TROPE. THE FOUND FAMILY. THE ROMANCE. THE COMEDY. MY NEW FAVORITE BOOK. MY LOVE. MY MUSIC. MY EVERYTHING.
It is proven in this book the improvement of the author's writing. I wish that all those who've read this have a GoodReads account so that they can show others how great this is.
Only Pieces by Edd Tello
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Got an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Second read (April 11, 2022):
Rating: Upgraded to 5 stars
A poem written in verse. This second read made me more sympathetic toward Edgar and understanding toward her mother. This has been on my mind these past few weeks. I want a book 2 ðŸ˜
First read (March 30, 2022):
Rating: 4.5
I enjoyed reading this. Though, to those who are used to poems that are not in a way of telling a story, a literal story, this is not for you. This is in a form of a poem, but a story is told page by page with dialogues. I don't like poems like those, but this is an exception because I really enjoyed reading this: it's about someone who knows he's gay but had trouble coming out even though his parents know; they just don't want to talk about it.
This was a breath of fresh air because it made me like a new form of poem unlike the others I've read.
Second read (April 11, 2022):
Rating: Upgraded to 5 stars
A poem written in verse. This second read made me more sympathetic toward Edgar and understanding toward her mother. This has been on my mind these past few weeks. I want a book 2 ðŸ˜
First read (March 30, 2022):
Rating: 4.5
I enjoyed reading this. Though, to those who are used to poems that are not in a way of telling a story, a literal story, this is not for you. This is in a form of a poem, but a story is told page by page with dialogues. I don't like poems like those, but this is an exception because I really enjoyed reading this: it's about someone who knows he's gay but had trouble coming out even though his parents know; they just don't want to talk about it.
This was a breath of fresh air because it made me like a new form of poem unlike the others I've read.
Avenues of the Diamond (University Series, #4) by 4reuminct
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
"You could shine brightly...and become a star without being taken away..."
Rating: 3.75 stars
Nabigo sa istilo ng pagsulat? Oo.
'Avenues of the Diamond' ay ang pang-apat na libro ng author, kaya marami akong inaasahan dito. GUSTO ko ang istilo ng pagsulat ni Gwy sa kanyang 1st to 3rd book. Gayunpaman, sa ika-4 na ito, tila flat ito. Inabot ako ng isang araw para matapos ang tatlong aklat ng University series, habang umabot ito ng apat na araw dahil medyo nainip ako.
Naka-survive ito ng 3.75 stars dahil gusto ko ang karakter ni Sam. kumonekta ako sa kanya. Ang pagiging hindi makasarili. Kung paano si Sam ay mag-overthink sa bawat aksyon at salitang masasabi dahil ang bawat isa ay may kanya-kanyang problema na hindi natin alam. Hindi siya humihingi ng tulong dahil doon, at masakit sa akin kung gaano ako kumonekta sa kanya; kapag lagi siyang nandyan para sa iba pero tumanggi na bigyan ang mga nagmamalasakit sa kanya na tulungan siya. Tama ang sinabi ni Clyden na hindi dapat ang paghingi ng tulong ay bagay na dapat ikahiya (Sinusubukan ko talaga pigilan ang aking mga luha para sa isang tiyak na karakter). Ang aklat na ito kahit papaano ay nakaligtas sa tatlong stars dahil sa kung ano ang matututuhan o makukuha mo sa pagbabasa nito.
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"You could shine brightly...and become a star without being taken away..."
Rating: 3.75 stars
Disappointed by the writing style? Yes.
'Avenues of the Diamond' is the author's fourth book, so I expected a lot on this. I LOVED the writing style of Gwy in her 1st to 3rd book. However, in this 4th one, it seemed to be flat. The 3 University series book took me a day to finish, while this took me four days because I got a little bored.
It survived 3.75 stars because I like Sam's character. I connect with her. The selflessness. How Sam tends to overthink every actions and word to say because everyone has their own problems that we don't know of. She doesn't ask for help because of that, and it hurts me how much I connect with her; when she was always there for others but refused to give those who care about her to help her. Clyden was right when he said that asking for help shouldn't be something to be embarrassed about (I'm really trying to stop my tears for a certain character). This book somehow survived three stars because of what you can learn or gain from reading this.
Rating: 3.75 stars
Nabigo sa istilo ng pagsulat? Oo.
'Avenues of the Diamond' ay ang pang-apat na libro ng author, kaya marami akong inaasahan dito. GUSTO ko ang istilo ng pagsulat ni Gwy sa kanyang 1st to 3rd book. Gayunpaman, sa ika-4 na ito, tila flat ito. Inabot ako ng isang araw para matapos ang tatlong aklat ng University series, habang umabot ito ng apat na araw dahil medyo nainip ako.
Naka-survive ito ng 3.75 stars dahil gusto ko ang karakter ni Sam. kumonekta ako sa kanya. Ang pagiging hindi makasarili. Kung paano si Sam ay mag-overthink sa bawat aksyon at salitang masasabi dahil ang bawat isa ay may kanya-kanyang problema na hindi natin alam. Hindi siya humihingi ng tulong dahil doon, at masakit sa akin kung gaano ako kumonekta sa kanya; kapag lagi siyang nandyan para sa iba pero tumanggi na bigyan ang mga nagmamalasakit sa kanya na tulungan siya. Tama ang sinabi ni Clyden na hindi dapat ang paghingi ng tulong ay bagay na dapat ikahiya (Sinusubukan ko talaga pigilan ang aking mga luha para sa isang tiyak na karakter). Ang aklat na ito kahit papaano ay nakaligtas sa tatlong stars dahil sa kung ano ang matututuhan o makukuha mo sa pagbabasa nito.
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"You could shine brightly...and become a star without being taken away..."
Rating: 3.75 stars
Disappointed by the writing style? Yes.
'Avenues of the Diamond' is the author's fourth book, so I expected a lot on this. I LOVED the writing style of Gwy in her 1st to 3rd book. However, in this 4th one, it seemed to be flat. The 3 University series book took me a day to finish, while this took me four days because I got a little bored.
It survived 3.75 stars because I like Sam's character. I connect with her. The selflessness. How Sam tends to overthink every actions and word to say because everyone has their own problems that we don't know of. She doesn't ask for help because of that, and it hurts me how much I connect with her; when she was always there for others but refused to give those who care about her to help her. Clyden was right when he said that asking for help shouldn't be something to be embarrassed about (I'm really trying to stop my tears for a certain character). This book somehow survived three stars because of what you can learn or gain from reading this.
Chasing in the Wild (University Series #3) by 4reuminct
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
"He was there...He stayed there, when everyone left"
Natutuwa ako rito hanggang sa dumating sa larawan si Yanna. Nagustuhan ko ang pangalawang libro ng seryeng ito na kwento ni Yanna, pero, sinusumpa ko, ang nakakalason na mga aksyon nya sa ikatlong librong ito ay hindi dapat tinitiis. Isipin mo na nangyayari sayo. Ang partner mo may matalik na kaibigan na bulgar. May mga biro na angkop sa sitwasyon, at may ibang hindi. Ang mga biro ni Yanna ay walang pakiramdam, hindi desente, etc. Itong isang eksena o kabanata ay ginusto kong i-drop itong libro kahit na mahal ko ang parehong pangunahing tauhan dahil lang kay Yanna. Nawawalan ako ng interes sa librong ito dahil lang sa isang eksena o kabanata, at ito ang pinakamalala. At palagi naman, kasama ang aking OCD, hindi nag DNF ng mga libro dahil mas gusto kong tapusin iyon kaysa tumimbang sa isip ko ng ilang araw, lingo, o buwan. Kaya, tinuloy ko parin. Hindi ko aapektuhan ang rating sa librong ito, pero papaltan ko ang rating sa Safe Skies, Archer dahil I'm petty like that.
Masaya ako na nagustuhan ko ang pagsusulat ng author na naghatid sa akin sa landas na interesado sa kwento. Sinusumpa ko si Eli at Sevi ay a walking green flag to each their own and as a couple. Mahal na mahal ko ang lahat ng importanteng tauhan dito, lalo ang side character, Engineer Lavina, ang pinakamagaling na wingman sa parehong si Eli at Sevi. 😂
Sa mga nagsabi na si Eli ay walang character development, I beg your pardon? Binalik nya ang card ng tatay nya para maaral nya ng sarili ang mga bagay na pinansyal. Inisip ng inisip ni Eli kung paano magkapera para makamit ang buhay na pareho nilang plinano. Binenta nya nag mga designer bags ang clothes niya, na sa pagkakaalam natin ang spoiled brat sya sa mga pangunahing kabanata. At nung pareho silang napagod, hindi nakipaghiwalay si Eli. Naniwala siyang kelangan nila maging malayo muna sa isa't-isa at makasama ang pamilya.
Kung gaano ako tumawa ay ganun rin ang iniyak ko. Wtf. Para akong baliw habang binabasa ito. Tatawa. Iiyak. Tatawa ulit. Iiyak ulit. Tuloy ang cycle. Ok? Yun ba ang goal? Gustung-gusto ito, bagaman! 😂💖 Idadagdag ko sa paborito kong istante. Ang Chasing in the Wild ay ang paborito kong libro sa University series! 💜
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"He was there...He stayed there, when everyone left"
I was enjoying this until Yanna came into the picture. I liked the second book of this series which is Yanna's story, but, I swear, her toxic actions in this third book isn't tolerable. Think of it happening to you. Your partner has a best friend who is vulgar. Some jokes fit in a situation, and some don't. Yanna's joke was insensitive, offensive, improper, etc. This one scene or chapter made me want to drop this book even though I love both main characters just because of Yanna. I was losing interest in this book just because of that one scene or chapter, and it's the worse. And as always, with my OCD, I don't DNF a book because I'd rather finish it than have it weighing on my mind for days, weeks, or months. So, I go through it. I won't affect the rating in this book, but I'll be changing the rating on Safe Skies, Archer because I'm petty like that.
I'm glad I love the author's writing which got me back on track interested in the story. I swear Eli and Sevi are a walking green flag to each their own and as a couple. I freaking love every important character here, especially the side character, Engineer Lavina, the best wingman to both Eli and Sevi. 😂
To those who said Eli didn't have character development, I beg your pardon? She literally gave back her father's card so she could learn financial things by herself. Eli kept thinking of how to make money in order for her and Sevi to achieve the life they'd planned together. She sold her designer bags and clothes, which we know Eli is a spoiled brat at first. And when they're both tired, Eli didn't ask to break up with Sevi. She believed they need time apart and to be with their family.
How much I laughed was also how much I cried in this book. Wtf. I look crazy reading this. Laughing. Crying. Laughing again. Crying again. The cycle goes on. Ok? Was that the goal? Love it, though! 😂💖 Adding to my favourite shelf. Chasing in the Wild is my favourite book in the University series! 💜
Natutuwa ako rito hanggang sa dumating sa larawan si Yanna. Nagustuhan ko ang pangalawang libro ng seryeng ito na kwento ni Yanna, pero, sinusumpa ko, ang nakakalason na mga aksyon nya sa ikatlong librong ito ay hindi dapat tinitiis. Isipin mo na nangyayari sayo. Ang partner mo may matalik na kaibigan na bulgar. May mga biro na angkop sa sitwasyon, at may ibang hindi. Ang mga biro ni Yanna ay walang pakiramdam, hindi desente, etc. Itong isang eksena o kabanata ay ginusto kong i-drop itong libro kahit na mahal ko ang parehong pangunahing tauhan dahil lang kay Yanna. Nawawalan ako ng interes sa librong ito dahil lang sa isang eksena o kabanata, at ito ang pinakamalala. At palagi naman, kasama ang aking OCD, hindi nag DNF ng mga libro dahil mas gusto kong tapusin iyon kaysa tumimbang sa isip ko ng ilang araw, lingo, o buwan. Kaya, tinuloy ko parin. Hindi ko aapektuhan ang rating sa librong ito, pero papaltan ko ang rating sa Safe Skies, Archer dahil I'm petty like that.
Masaya ako na nagustuhan ko ang pagsusulat ng author na naghatid sa akin sa landas na interesado sa kwento. Sinusumpa ko si Eli at Sevi ay a walking green flag to each their own and as a couple. Mahal na mahal ko ang lahat ng importanteng tauhan dito, lalo ang side character, Engineer Lavina, ang pinakamagaling na wingman sa parehong si Eli at Sevi. 😂
Sa mga nagsabi na si Eli ay walang character development, I beg your pardon? Binalik nya ang card ng tatay nya para maaral nya ng sarili ang mga bagay na pinansyal. Inisip ng inisip ni Eli kung paano magkapera para makamit ang buhay na pareho nilang plinano. Binenta nya nag mga designer bags ang clothes niya, na sa pagkakaalam natin ang spoiled brat sya sa mga pangunahing kabanata. At nung pareho silang napagod, hindi nakipaghiwalay si Eli. Naniwala siyang kelangan nila maging malayo muna sa isa't-isa at makasama ang pamilya.
Kung gaano ako tumawa ay ganun rin ang iniyak ko. Wtf. Para akong baliw habang binabasa ito. Tatawa. Iiyak. Tatawa ulit. Iiyak ulit. Tuloy ang cycle. Ok? Yun ba ang goal? Gustung-gusto ito, bagaman! 😂💖 Idadagdag ko sa paborito kong istante. Ang Chasing in the Wild ay ang paborito kong libro sa University series! 💜
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"He was there...He stayed there, when everyone left"
I was enjoying this until Yanna came into the picture. I liked the second book of this series which is Yanna's story, but, I swear, her toxic actions in this third book isn't tolerable. Think of it happening to you. Your partner has a best friend who is vulgar. Some jokes fit in a situation, and some don't. Yanna's joke was insensitive, offensive, improper, etc. This one scene or chapter made me want to drop this book even though I love both main characters just because of Yanna. I was losing interest in this book just because of that one scene or chapter, and it's the worse. And as always, with my OCD, I don't DNF a book because I'd rather finish it than have it weighing on my mind for days, weeks, or months. So, I go through it. I won't affect the rating in this book, but I'll be changing the rating on Safe Skies, Archer because I'm petty like that.
I'm glad I love the author's writing which got me back on track interested in the story. I swear Eli and Sevi are a walking green flag to each their own and as a couple. I freaking love every important character here, especially the side character, Engineer Lavina, the best wingman to both Eli and Sevi. 😂
To those who said Eli didn't have character development, I beg your pardon? She literally gave back her father's card so she could learn financial things by herself. Eli kept thinking of how to make money in order for her and Sevi to achieve the life they'd planned together. She sold her designer bags and clothes, which we know Eli is a spoiled brat at first. And when they're both tired, Eli didn't ask to break up with Sevi. She believed they need time apart and to be with their family.
How much I laughed was also how much I cried in this book. Wtf. I look crazy reading this. Laughing. Crying. Laughing again. Crying again. The cycle goes on. Ok? Was that the goal? Love it, though! 😂💖 Adding to my favourite shelf. Chasing in the Wild is my favourite book in the University series! 💜