The Water - Waves of Deception

4 ELEMENTS

by Salmon, แซลม่อน, Nathtita Sundarahitananda (Translator)

Like water shaping the land, Chonlada Kunanon flows into enemy territory, slipping into Wathin Group to dismantle its power from within. Her target? Apo Wathinwanit—the cold, calculating businesswoman who has crushed her family’s ambitions.

But the deeper Chonlada dives, the stronger the currents pull her under. Apo is nothing like she expected—strong, unyielding, and dangerously captivating. What begins as a mission of sabotage turns into a struggle against the tide of her own emotions.

Can Chonlada stay afloat in this treacherous game, or will she let the water consume her completely?

Genres: Lesbian, Romance, LGBT

429 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2023

Reviews

[Eliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh ich HÜÜLE I LOVE BEING QUEER in my feels weg chappell roan gester lol aber ich freu mich au voll uf d serie engfa und charlotte werded das devoure

[Mx. Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I didn’t have high expectations going into this book since the premise looked quite simple. But then, Water turned out to be such a fun read. Honestly felt like watching a good old classic romance from the 90s-2000s.

Chapter 9 is prolly my favorite part. This is where I also fell for P’Apo.

And I’m just going to say it: reading a queer romance where the main leads aren’t creepy, manipulative, walking red flags feels like therapy for my gay heart (traumatized by straight romance I’ve seen or read in the past).

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.7⭐️
Solo puedo decir que, ya quiero ver la serie!!!!!

Actualización al 8 de abril.

4.5⭐️
Lo he vuelto a leer. Esta vez mi calificación es más alta. Y eso es porque ya no soy objetiva. Y es que desde que comenzó la serie, he entrado en obsesión con las Englot; como hace mucho no la tenía.

He visto su trabajo y sin duda Petricor era mi favorita, pero joder con The Water. Ver en pantalla lo que leí y sentir que el papel que hacen es tan para ellas me está volando la cabeza. Ojo, hay cosas que se han cambiado claro, pero la esencia del libro y partes muy significativas siguen ahí y estarlas descubriendo en cada capítulo me ha hecho darle otro valor a la historia.

Ya estamos por llegar a la mitad de la serie. Y es bastante probable que vuelva a leer el libro antes de que termine la misma, porque si, ese es mi grado de obsesión.

[Lin · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 As a love story I enjoyed this more that the Earth one.

My big but is that personally i don't think you HAVE to get married to have sex. And could it be that this is just the two older cousins way of thinking since they are the 2 most rigid ones, or worse case scenario this is what the author always does. I'll find out soon with the air book, Freenbecky here i come

[ที่เจ๊ตบหน้าหนูหนูไม่ว่าอะไร · Rating 3 out of 5]

นทีร้อยเล่ห์ 🌷🌻🌊💧3/5

เล่มนี้จะเป็นเรื่องราวของอาโป วาทินวณิช (บอสเล็ก, น้ำ) ลูกสาวเจ้าของโรงแรมวาทินกรุปที่หัวหินบังเอิญรับ ชลลดา คุณานนท์ พนักงานต้อนรับคนใหม่ของโรงแรมมาร่วมงาน เริ่มแรกทั้งสองไม่ค่อยลงรอยสักเท่าไร ความใกล้ชิดทำให้ทั้งสองเริ่มมีใจให้กัน และตกลงเป็นคนรักกัน แต่ชลลดาเองก็มีความลับบางอย่างที่บอกคนรักไม่ได้เช่นกัน

เรื่องนี้มีหักมุมตอนกลางเรื่องเล็กน้อย (ตรงนี้ดีเพราะทำให้รู้สึกว่าบอสเล็กเป็นคนฉลาดจริงๆ) แต่หลังจากนั้นก็หวานเจี๊ยบ สวีทกันสุด ส่วนตัวมองว่าตัวละครบอสเล็ก นักเขียนเขียนให้เปิดใจกับชลลดาง่ายไปสักนิด กลางเรื่องก็รักกันแล้ว เพราะตัวละครนี้ดูมีความคิด ดูมีตรรกะสูง มุทำงานลูกเดียว และก็สงวนท่าทีสุดแล้วในบรรดาพี่น้อง เลยรู้สึก เออ ใจง่ายดีนะ 555

แต่ชอบประเด็น Family Issue ครอบครัวเชื้อสายจีนของชลลดานะ มีความเรียลสุด เพราะประเด็นนี้เป็นปัญหาใหญ่ของเกย์ทั่วโลกต้องรับมือ 555 เนื้อหาฟีลละครปฐพีเล่ห์รัก, บ่วงหงส์ ประมาณนี้) โดยรวมแล้วไม่เลวเลย เป็นความรักเรียบนิ่งเหมือนสายน้ำนั่นแหละ

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Based on the description you might assume this is an enemies to lovers story, but it's really an idiots to lovers story. But also the communication is A+, none of that heartbreak because one person just can't explain something nonsense. So, idiots with good communication skills, I guess? Translation is still definitely a bit rough in spots, but somehow this one seemed to flow a little better except for the bonus chapters. Those were really rough. It seemed like 1st person and 3rd person were both being used at random and the names/pronouns issue was back with a vengeance.

[Hedwigx7 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was a really easy read. Nothing truly deep going on but it was still interesting at all times for me. The plot twist was a good addition. I really like that we see the cousins more in this book than the previous one. Overall it was a good read uhmm but I still feel like it reads more like a fanfiction than a serious book which is not bad as I say it was an easy read. However depending on how you wish to compare it to other books is when ranking it becomes tricky. I liked it more than the previous one. I would give it like a 3.8-4⭐️? Something like that.. not sure completely I will keep think about it

I read it obviously because the series is coming up soon. I believe the casting were excellent choices. Specially Charlotte as Lada. I can totally see her portraying that character. It was fun to read and imagine the actresses playing their roles.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I have recently finished watching the tv series, picking up this book is a no-brainer. Also, I really am a sucker for books in a series. An enjoyable read about Apo and Chonlada and their road to love and romance. As expected, there are differences between the book and the drama, more so than with The Earth. One more point, it's probably because it's a translated work, but there were a few minor grammatical errors. But this did not detract from my overall liking this work.

[Monalisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started it a month ago, but was reading just enough and not going ahead of their series, completely stopped before the last 2-3 episodes, to save from any spoilers finally a week after the series end completed this as well . Love them, honestly I love the changes that made in series especially towards the ending, having whole domestic life scenes too, and some other things but I feel, I love both the novel and I love certain elements which are here and not in adaptation.

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Si alguna vez tuviera una relación, sabía que sería razonable y comprensiva. Tal vez esta actitud se debía a que había crecido en una familia en la que recibía menos atención que sus hermanos. Había aprendido a ser independiente ya vivir bien por sí sola, sin necesitar constantemente la validación o el amor de los demás.

[Rosaura Paloalto · Rating 5 out of 5]

La forma en que su relación creció en solo en 100 páginas me encantó.
Es tan hermoso ver como Apo con una sola semana de estar saliendo con ella, ya andaba preparando el anillo.
Bien sabia lo que quería.
Necesito que ya empiecen las grabaciones de esto por favor!!!!

[B00kish_scorpion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got a toothache from this

[scarletvvitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

un poco sin más pero que ganas de ver a mis perfectas 💋englot💋 haciendo esto

[Soundlyk_bigirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5
No smuts but a good read can’t wait to read Wayo’s book 🤌

[Alma nicomio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pasaba todo en menos de tres meses JAJSKAJSKAJSKJA lesbianas, las amo

[Yesli Aguin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me gustó... Este libro es literalmente el título saber si esas aguas serán amables o te arrastraran al océano profundo.
En serio ví a Charlotte y Engfa en toda la historia son ellas.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Te amo Chonlada pero que fastidio el hermano

[Biankk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este es mi favorito de los 4, Es muy lindo todo el desarrollo de Apo, su relación con lada y la escena bajo la lluvia 😭💗

[Cam Bautista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Englot is gonna eat this UP

[KAOHOM · Rating 3 out of 5]

ไปรักกันตอนไหน ทำไมฉันไม่รู้ทัน

[Gabrielli · Rating 4 out of 5]

a tradução foi melhor dessa vez, menos confusa, ainda não tá 100%, mas de novo, se eu quisesse 100% autêntico, eu deveria aprender tailandês, então não vou reclamar muito

[Laia Teres · Rating 4 out of 5]

tan bonita la historia...

[Paola Cornejo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Llore. reí y me emocioneeee. no puedo esperar para empezar a ver la serie.

[Velvet Fury · Rating 5 out of 5]

The hardworking nerd became cute puppy. This is why people are saying love makes you blind.

[Amelia Byrka · Rating 5 out of 5]

The whole story and plot twist was really good ,even the translation was great

[Michell Torres · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mi 2do libro de la saga, al final Apo se dejó atrapar por el amor de Lada, quien terminó cayendo en su propia trampa 🫢, pero dentro de todo fue sincero el amor que surgió entre ellas.

[dannae ʚïɞ · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE SEA PHRASES MADE BY APO TO REFER TO LADA WERE JUST LOVELY OMG.

I'm grateful that the drama wasn't focus on homophobia. And also I was expecting a little bit of more rivalry, however the drama the book already had was enough. I love Chonlada and Apo so much, they were so beautiful. 💗