Invisible Man

by Jonaxx

Maxine never liked Brent. She thought he only liked her because he thought she was different. Bukod sa hindi gumagana ang playboy charms ni Brent sa kanya, may iba rin siyang gusto. She thought Brent only saw her as a challenge and a trophy. At siguro hindi rin nito matanggap na hindi gusto ni Maxine ang crush ng campus.

For Brent, though, it was serious. To him, Maxine was the only girl he wanted, and it frustrated him. To him, Maxine did not see him at all. Maaaring hindi nga matanggap ng ego niya iyon, pero higit sa lahat, hindi rin matanggap ng puso niya.

Genres: Romance

300 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2024

About the author

Jonahmae 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.

Reviews

[Chelle (crazytrinket) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maxine was too immature for me to really appreciate her but Brent somehow saved the book for me.

[AC Lina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had me in tears more than five times! Despite all the emotions it stirred up, I can’t quite give it a 5/5, and that's largely due to the immaturity of both Max and Brent. 🥹 While their love story was deeply moving, there were moments where their actions and decisions were downright frustrating. It was hard not to feel exasperated, especially since so much of the drama could have been avoided if Max had just said “I love you” sooner! Seriously, the book could have wrapped up a lot earlier if she hadn’t held back those three little words for so long.

I found myself torn because I genuinely loved both characters, but their immaturity kept me from fully embracing their journey. It’s like they were their own worst enemies, creating unnecessary obstacles in what could have been a smoother, more satisfying love story.

That said, it was still a great read overall. The emotional rollercoaster kept me hooked, and despite my frustrations, I couldn’t help but root for them. It’s a story that stays with you, even if it doesn’t quite reach perfection.

[Jia ✶⋆.˚ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reread. Ang tagal na ng book na ito, grade school pa ata ako nung last ko tong na read. Tbh wag kayo masiyadong mag expect sa story na to kasi both immature si Brent at Max, tapos walking red flag pa si Brent. Sa series na to, itong book talaga yung pinaka-ayaw ko. Pero ganito rin kasi talaga yung mga books from Wattpad that time so expected na childish talaga yung mga characters. Not recommended for me.

[Avy Dovey · Rating 1 out of 5]

As much as I love Jonaxx. I hate this particular story of her. Gives me headache, the girl is too immature. The conflict was unidentified at yung usad ng story myghad. One of my least favorite read, save yourself from it!

[xoxoveron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rated it 3 stars just because of how annoying Maxine’s attitude is. LOL.

[K · Rating 2 out of 5]

Final rating: 2.5 stars

It’s been ten years since this book was written, and it remains a classic, cliché YA romance novel—cute and light, fitting perfectly within the Jimenez Cousins Series. My thoughts on its plot and manuscript are similar to those I had about NPP. Having this book included in the From The Archive boxed set is a real treasure for every JSL who has read and been a fan since that era. Rereading this version brings a wonderful sense of nostalgia.