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57 books2,274 followersJonahmae Pacala (publishing as Jonaxx) was never fond of reading longnovels during her elementary years but found a deep connection with sshort sad stories. She discovered her flair for writing at the early age of ten. What was once a hobby has now grown into a passion for writing online.
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June 26, 2022
I’m so glad that I read this because I became open to character development of fictional characters and to mature breakups. I really love Erin and she’s one of the bravest female character I have read.
June 15, 2023
To Stay
thoughts and ratings:
- 4/5 stars !!
- binasa ko to during my frustrated reader and student era (a.k.a ngayon hahaha...) pero nung mga una pinapasadahan ko lang talaga siya. as in scroll lang ako nang scroll and hindi binabasa by word hanggang sa ayon unti-unti ko na siyang nagustuhan !! aaaaaaa and now what? BITIN NA BITIN ME !!
- this is my second jonaxx book na natapos and so far this is my fav !! i think super realistic niya huhu and the way they fell for each other is so natural????? and the way they met??? hindi siya instant, hindi siya love at first sight (ewan ko lang kay hendrix lololol)
- they compliment each other. sila yung opposite attracts na hindi exaggerated !! like makikita mo differences nila in small details like: si erin na mahilig magmura and hendrix that doesn't kiss bad lips daw hUY !! they are both green flags din aaaaaa
- hendrix is so 🌵🎄🌲🌳🌴🌱🌿☘️🍀🍃 !! where to find po ng lalaking hindi mahilig magmura, responsible, paglalaban ka, goal oriented, clean looking, will worry and wait for you !! WAIT FOR YOU FOR 9 YEARS
- erin is so 🌵🎄🌲🌳🌴🌱🌿☘️🍀🎍🎋🍃 rin okay !! she knows her worth and she thinks about her actions and its consequences. and she doesn't lower herself for anyone, she acknowledge her insecurities and doesn't let it ruin her. hindi rin po siya nakikipagagawan !! ikaw manunubok mangagaw kung kaya mo. she also let herself grow. she made herself successful, not just for hendrix pero para sakanya mismo.
- tito benedict !! aaaaaaa best dad !! best tito !! mwah mwah chup chup po
- heads empty just wanna say na can't wait po sa stay forever hahaha... another hihintaying story bye
- overall: it's a light read for me kahit may mga nakakastress na characters lololol pero the flow of the story is smooth and calm. i like how the story shows erin's teenage life kasi it's so realistic. lovelovelove how their relationship developes and how they started to open up to each other. hays gonna go to the other ty brother hehehehehehe pero loyal po ako kay hendrix. TBWY here i come hahaha... DONT STRESS ME PLS
thoughts and ratings:
- 4/5 stars !!
- binasa ko to during my frustrated reader and student era (a.k.a ngayon hahaha...) pero nung mga una pinapasadahan ko lang talaga siya. as in scroll lang ako nang scroll and hindi binabasa by word hanggang sa ayon unti-unti ko na siyang nagustuhan !! aaaaaaa and now what? BITIN NA BITIN ME !!
- this is my second jonaxx book na natapos and so far this is my fav !! i think super realistic niya huhu and the way they fell for each other is so natural????? and the way they met??? hindi siya instant, hindi siya love at first sight (ewan ko lang kay hendrix lololol)
- they compliment each other. sila yung opposite attracts na hindi exaggerated !! like makikita mo differences nila in small details like: si erin na mahilig magmura and hendrix that doesn't kiss bad lips daw hUY !! they are both green flags din aaaaaa
- hendrix is so 🌵🎄🌲🌳🌴🌱🌿☘️🍀🍃 !! where to find po ng lalaking hindi mahilig magmura, responsible, paglalaban ka, goal oriented, clean looking, will worry and wait for you !! WAIT FOR YOU FOR 9 YEARS
- erin is so 🌵🎄🌲🌳🌴🌱🌿☘️🍀🎍🎋🍃 rin okay !! she knows her worth and she thinks about her actions and its consequences. and she doesn't lower herself for anyone, she acknowledge her insecurities and doesn't let it ruin her. hindi rin po siya nakikipagagawan !! ikaw manunubok mangagaw kung kaya mo. she also let herself grow. she made herself successful, not just for hendrix pero para sakanya mismo.
- tito benedict !! aaaaaaa best dad !! best tito !! mwah mwah chup chup po
- heads empty just wanna say na can't wait po sa stay forever hahaha... another hihintaying story bye
- overall: it's a light read for me kahit may mga nakakastress na characters lololol pero the flow of the story is smooth and calm. i like how the story shows erin's teenage life kasi it's so realistic. lovelovelove how their relationship developes and how they started to open up to each other. hays gonna go to the other ty brother hehehehehehe pero loyal po ako kay hendrix. TBWY here i come hahaha... DONT STRESS ME PLS
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September 16, 2016
After the two consecutive Kelly Oram’s story that I’ve got to read before the New Year, I started to crave for a Jonaxx story, so here I am. I was on a vacation so I only have a limited internet access. I’ve got my Wattpad app in my phone and since I am dying to read another Jonaxx story, I’ve just grab the first book from my reading list and that’s how I’ve came across this story. I didn’t really know who’s story this gonna be, so it was kinda exciting if I will be able to guess it. And well, it took me one chapter to finally figure out. Haha, oh well, I guess I don’t really have any chance to be a seer eh?
To Stay is the story of Erin and my “labidabs” Hendrix. OMG! After reading Klare’s story, I was really into the Ty’s. I can’t even pick one from these two hotties. Normally, I don’t easily get attracted to “chinitos” but dang! They’re too adorable and so protective to Klare that I can’t help but get jealous.
If you happen to read the Until Trilogy, you’ll encounter some chapters from this book that was familiar. The conflict between the Montefalco cousins because Klare and Elijah fell in love with each other and on how their family disapproved with their relationship especially, Erin. I wasn’t really impressed on Erin’s character while reading the Until Trilogy for really, she’s the #1 well, let’s say #2 kontrabida in there. So when I found out that this is going to be Erin’s story, I wasn’t really that excited. The only thing that made me read this story was that, first, it’s one of Jonaxx’s masterpieces, and lastly, it’s because of Hendrix (insert hearty-heart eyes). So tell me, who can resist such a story?
I would really recommending for you to read the Until Trilogy before pursuing this book, but I understand that it’s going to take some time, so if you read this story first, it wouldn’t be a problem. This story is standalone, all scenes and characters we’re properly introduced so it wouldn’t be a problem at all. Reading the introductions of the Montefalco cousins, I never thought I’ll miss them. Their bonds and over protectiveness to each other is so nice to read too.
Erin’s lovelife is quite populous. And mind you, most of her exes we’re hot tempered, base on Eion’s description, ofcourse. Yeah, Eion is present here. I can’t believe he’s also going to be the source of jealousy in here. I admit, I was a bit attracted to Eion’s character when I was reading the Until Trilogy, but reading it now. Grrr…I wish I could erase that I liked him. I dunno, I think he likes Erin first before he liked Klare eh? Oh well, I really can’t read Eion here. So when the both of them had their so-called “kilig” scenes in this story, I didn’t felt anything. Well, maybe because I’ve got to know what’s going to happen to their lovestory before pursuing this book. So I guess, I need to take back what I said earlier eh? Maybe you need to read this story first, haha.
I had my share of confusion in this story. I guessed when Eion started to show that he likes Erin was the time he started courting Klare? Oh well, I don’t really understand..haha. Also, it was a bit questionable when Erin started to like Hendrix considering how she’s madly in love with Eion right? I don’t want to be a bummer but I’ve got to tell you this. It was degrading for me to read those part when Erin pleads Eion for them to get back together. Oh my! That truly hurts the ego, so I really don’t know how she started to like Hendrix..hmmmm. I guess I’m just too slow to noticed? hehe
I don’t want to talk another sh*ty scenes of Erin with Eion, so can we talk about Hendrix now? OMG! as in Oh my Gosh! When I first read about Hendrix in the Until Trilogy series, he was introduced as a matured and a man with few words, I guess. So when I’ve got to read Hendrix’s “the moves” and those “super duper kilig” lines to Erin…OMG! I just literally died. I can’t even count how many times I died while reading this story, haha. I’ve listed some of those “kilig” and “dead worthy” lines here.
The old witch Ahma is still the source of conflict here, though there’s this certain girl named, Stella and Eion who practically had their share of conflicts here too. I’ve known Erin to be a tough and brave girl who wouldn’t let anyone hurt her loved ones, so I was really shocked when I found out how she was treated here. Oh well, it all goes to first impression.
About its characters, for Erin, I still don’t like her but I don’t hate her anymore. In this story, it’s always good to find out Erin’s side when she decided to disagree on Klare and Elijah’s relationship. I’ve got her point, so I guess that’s normally what people will do when they love someone that much. And for my love, Hendrix? OMG! It’s really great to know that aside from the matured and responsible aura, he can make every girl blush so hard with his determination to get the girl he loves, fight for her and drop those “dead worthy” lines. OMG! I can’t help but giggle now.
I’m not sure if I really like the story’s plot but I am 100% sure that I love this story. As what I’ve mentioned earlier, there’s some questionable part in this story but it wouldn’t hinder you to enjoy it. Also, it was a bit cliché how their lovestory started. Hendrix is Klare’s half brother and Erin is Klare’s cousin(not biologically though). But I love how Jonaxx would make you forget about that and focus on Erin and Hendrix’s lovestory. All the scenes hold up especially the conflict part. I also love how Jonaxx ended this story. How she was able to give us a glimpse on how Hendrix started to like Erin and I was really surprised how long he kept his feelings! I did love the ending, though I would say that I am still expecting a lot more. Haha, I guess I couldn’t get enough of Hendrix’s “the moves” and “kilig” lines eh?
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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To Stay is the story of Erin and my “labidabs” Hendrix. OMG! After reading Klare’s story, I was really into the Ty’s. I can’t even pick one from these two hotties. Normally, I don’t easily get attracted to “chinitos” but dang! They’re too adorable and so protective to Klare that I can’t help but get jealous.
If you happen to read the Until Trilogy, you’ll encounter some chapters from this book that was familiar. The conflict between the Montefalco cousins because Klare and Elijah fell in love with each other and on how their family disapproved with their relationship especially, Erin. I wasn’t really impressed on Erin’s character while reading the Until Trilogy for really, she’s the #1 well, let’s say #2 kontrabida in there. So when I found out that this is going to be Erin’s story, I wasn’t really that excited. The only thing that made me read this story was that, first, it’s one of Jonaxx’s masterpieces, and lastly, it’s because of Hendrix (insert hearty-heart eyes). So tell me, who can resist such a story?
I would really recommending for you to read the Until Trilogy before pursuing this book, but I understand that it’s going to take some time, so if you read this story first, it wouldn’t be a problem. This story is standalone, all scenes and characters we’re properly introduced so it wouldn’t be a problem at all. Reading the introductions of the Montefalco cousins, I never thought I’ll miss them. Their bonds and over protectiveness to each other is so nice to read too.
Erin’s lovelife is quite populous. And mind you, most of her exes we’re hot tempered, base on Eion’s description, ofcourse. Yeah, Eion is present here. I can’t believe he’s also going to be the source of jealousy in here. I admit, I was a bit attracted to Eion’s character when I was reading the Until Trilogy, but reading it now. Grrr…I wish I could erase that I liked him. I dunno, I think he likes Erin first before he liked Klare eh? Oh well, I really can’t read Eion here. So when the both of them had their so-called “kilig” scenes in this story, I didn’t felt anything. Well, maybe because I’ve got to know what’s going to happen to their lovestory before pursuing this book. So I guess, I need to take back what I said earlier eh? Maybe you need to read this story first, haha.
I had my share of confusion in this story. I guessed when Eion started to show that he likes Erin was the time he started courting Klare? Oh well, I don’t really understand..haha. Also, it was a bit questionable when Erin started to like Hendrix considering how she’s madly in love with Eion right? I don’t want to be a bummer but I’ve got to tell you this. It was degrading for me to read those part when Erin pleads Eion for them to get back together. Oh my! That truly hurts the ego, so I really don’t know how she started to like Hendrix..hmmmm. I guess I’m just too slow to noticed? hehe
I don’t want to talk another sh*ty scenes of Erin with Eion, so can we talk about Hendrix now? OMG! as in Oh my Gosh! When I first read about Hendrix in the Until Trilogy series, he was introduced as a matured and a man with few words, I guess. So when I’ve got to read Hendrix’s “the moves” and those “super duper kilig” lines to Erin…OMG! I just literally died. I can’t even count how many times I died while reading this story, haha. I’ve listed some of those “kilig” and “dead worthy” lines here.
The old witch Ahma is still the source of conflict here, though there’s this certain girl named, Stella and Eion who practically had their share of conflicts here too. I’ve known Erin to be a tough and brave girl who wouldn’t let anyone hurt her loved ones, so I was really shocked when I found out how she was treated here. Oh well, it all goes to first impression.
About its characters, for Erin, I still don’t like her but I don’t hate her anymore. In this story, it’s always good to find out Erin’s side when she decided to disagree on Klare and Elijah’s relationship. I’ve got her point, so I guess that’s normally what people will do when they love someone that much. And for my love, Hendrix? OMG! It’s really great to know that aside from the matured and responsible aura, he can make every girl blush so hard with his determination to get the girl he loves, fight for her and drop those “dead worthy” lines. OMG! I can’t help but giggle now.
I’m not sure if I really like the story’s plot but I am 100% sure that I love this story. As what I’ve mentioned earlier, there’s some questionable part in this story but it wouldn’t hinder you to enjoy it. Also, it was a bit cliché how their lovestory started. Hendrix is Klare’s half brother and Erin is Klare’s cousin(not biologically though). But I love how Jonaxx would make you forget about that and focus on Erin and Hendrix’s lovestory. All the scenes hold up especially the conflict part. I also love how Jonaxx ended this story. How she was able to give us a glimpse on how Hendrix started to like Erin and I was really surprised how long he kept his feelings! I did love the ending, though I would say that I am still expecting a lot more. Haha, I guess I couldn’t get enough of Hendrix’s “the moves” and “kilig” lines eh?
If you have read this story too, please feel free to share how you find it by commenting it below.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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August 7, 2024
I was so delighted knowing Erin has her own stand-alone book in this series. I just love how Jonaxx slapped my face on how I judged Erin in Until Trilogy for not understanding Klare's decision without me realizing she has a fair share of sacrifices and struggles. This book made me realize not to judge someone just because you heard first someone's side. We must hear first both sides of the story before concluding our judgement.
This book is heavy as well, not as heavy as the Until trilogy tho, and I'm so proud of how Erin handles situation. I love how her character is and her development with Hendrix. It's not too fast and not to slow either. Hendrix waiting 9 fucking years for Erin?! Ganda mo te Erin!! HAHA
I just don't like how the story ended. It's like I was left hanging and asking multiple questions about things. I was so invested in the last ten chapters just to be left hanging. I'm not sure if they ended up happy or not. I was asking for a period but Jonaxx gave me a semicolon.
Overall, I love the entire book. Hendrix and Erin will forever sail in my heart.
This book is heavy as well, not as heavy as the Until trilogy tho, and I'm so proud of how Erin handles situation. I love how her character is and her development with Hendrix. It's not too fast and not to slow either. Hendrix waiting 9 fucking years for Erin?! Ganda mo te Erin!! HAHA
I just don't like how the story ended. It's like I was left hanging and asking multiple questions about things. I was so invested in the last ten chapters just to be left hanging. I'm not sure if they ended up happy or not. I was asking for a period but Jonaxx gave me a semicolon.
Overall, I love the entire book. Hendrix and Erin will forever sail in my heart.
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April 2, 2024
HENDRIX RICHARD CHONGBIAN TY PLSS BE MINE🧎♀️🧎♀️🧎♀️ erin louisse rivera montefalco is so mommy coded. hendrin would always be my comfort couple <3 makikita mo talaga yung character development ni erin. i really love her! idc what people say, i love her character soooo much. as for hendrix naman, he just became my standard. the way he cares for erin and his siblings is something that got me. that's what i want in a man😩 their mature breakup really proved their love for each other and i really love that! THE CHOPSTICKS SCENE in "To Stay" was PAINFUL pero masakit yung scene na nagbake si erin ng cake☹️☹️ THIS IS PROBABLY MY FAVE BOOK IN THIS SERIES (as of moment lol) i love you hendrix and erin soooo much💗💗💗
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July 1, 2023
hendrin my comfort couple <3
kung binasa mo ito after until trilogy ay makikita mo talaga yung character development ni erin.
i really love her! idc what ppl say, i love her character because i relate to her sm.
as for hendrix naman, he just became my standard. the way he cares for erin and his siblings is sumth. that's what i want in a man.
their mature breakup really proved their love for each other and i really love that!
kung binasa mo ito after until trilogy ay makikita mo talaga yung character development ni erin.
i really love her! idc what ppl say, i love her character because i relate to her sm.
as for hendrix naman, he just became my standard. the way he cares for erin and his siblings is sumth. that's what i want in a man.
their mature breakup really proved their love for each other and i really love that!
July 18, 2024
i’m rating this book as good as 3.2. i love how they both handled the crazy & stressful situation and matured relationship, and even the matured break up they had. i love the ty’s sibs (klare, pierre & hendrix) i love how they fight for their love ones ang stressful lang talaga nung ahma at other relatives bruh.
May 10, 2020
I definitely have issues with this book, especially on the first half (the latter half was better), but I can't help but admire the heroine. She knows how to stand up for herself and to fight for what she wants. I like her tenacity.
April 8, 2023
another jonaxx story that got my heart. reading to stay is fun but heart-wrenching and the beautiful part in reading this story is that i had a lot of realizations along the way. i'd highly recommend this story !! <3
October 11, 2017
review to follow
April 7, 2019
This story made my insights about different things even wider. So much mixed emotions, very heartfelt. Another job well done, Ate!
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March 12, 2021I want to read this one omo!!🥺
July 17, 2021
Ate Jonah's stories never disappoint!
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August 2, 2021
the story is full of mystery for me and i love how erin manage to be an independent girl
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August 8, 2021
The story's simple yet healthy and matured.
November 27, 2021
I love you hendrix hihi
November 30, 2021
It's a great story.
April 6, 2022
Hendrix Ty will always be my ideal jboy. Love this story!
May 24, 2022
I love their mature break-up. Woman who is talkative, and a man who listens.
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June 26, 2022
Really mature relationship.
October 5, 2023
This book made me realized how admiring mature love was. Erin and Henry are amazing characters however it was such a cliche plot with boy's parents against the girl.
April 18, 2024
love ko talag si hendrix
July 5, 2024
there are some scenes that are kinda painful, yet this book is still refreshing to read fr. i will always recommend this to new ph readers.
March 4, 2025
bitin amp 😓 sana ol 9 years ina-admire from afar
April 12, 2025
i luv luv luv u erin
April 22, 2025
Use to hate fmc but yeah still love her though
May 27, 2025
best book ever
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