Before I Do

by Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla

For self-proclaimed “mean girl” Kit Castille and many women in the world, finding true love isn’t easy. But what if you meet a devilish stranger who challenges all the conclusions you have built in the past three years? What if you fall for him just before you got the perfect engagement, the perfect ring, and the perfect man? What would you do before you say “I do”? Before I Do is a hilarious, catty, and heart-breaking read for every girl who wants the wedding but not the responsibilities of marriage (at least not yet!).

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80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla is a journalism graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. She wrote Bedroom Blog by Veronica, a relationship blog for Cosmopolitan Philippines from 2009 to 2011, which covers most of her single dating life. In 2015, she published her first book Before I Do. She’s passionate about coffee, red wine, books and Mad Men. She stopped collecting hearts when she got married in 2013 and went back to collecting Archie Comics ever since.

Reviews

[Arisha Recuerdo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finished reading Kath's iconic Before I Do novel. I bought this last year (December 2016) at the Before I Do Anthology book launch we had at Books & Borders Cafe (forgot to let her sign it coz she's too busy). Well, like what the description said, Kit Castille is a mean girl. And by mean - SHE'S REALLY MEAN.

Light Read

I would post spoilers if I have to review the whole book. All I can say is that I enjoy reading it. For me, it's a light read. It's short but meaningful and relatable.

You will surely look for the next installments.

It's kinda have this cliffhanger-ish effect at the ending - something I am always looking for a book. I hope I could find the time to read the other two books that comes with this trilogy.

P.S.

I posted a review of it when it's not yet here in Goodreads.

[Katherine Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Before I Do" may be a short novel, but it is full of characters and events that we can relate to. I, for one, can relate to the main character Kit, who has a strong personality and isn't afraid to voice out her thoughts. I can also relate to Kit's gay best friend, who acts as her voice of reason. It is not a love story with a fairy-tale ending. In fact, it is very much like how relationships are in real life: complicated, with both parties changing over time, and ultimately, with both parties facing the "big conflict" that
could make or break the relationship.

[Bookbed · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Reading Before I Do felt like chatting with a friend in a cafe, exchanging stories over overpriced drinks and laughing at the ridiculousness of life. It may be because the story was written in first-person POV, but the language and crassness and local slang made me relate to Kit more." Continue reading our review here.

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[Earl Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got a copy and read the book around late last year. I initially thought that it would be guide on how women prepare for a wedding. Was I even surprised more. Kit is definitely one bad girl, and bad may even be an understatement.

I met Kath last year and had this book signed. Even as a male reader, I am amazed with the book especially how the characters were portrayed.

[Elena ( The Queen Reads ) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A copy of this book was given by the author in exchange of a honest review. Thank you!


This may be a thin book but it's full of emotions and good and bad decisions. It was amazing and full of feels. Loved it!

Full review in : https://thequeenreads.wordpress.com/2...

[Irish Wayas]

it is nice story

[Arisha Recuerdo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finished reading Kath's iconic Before I Do novel. I bought this last year (December 2016) at the Before I Do Anthology book launch we had at Books & Borders Cafe (forgot to let her sign it coz she's too busy). Well, like what the description said, Kit Castille is a mean girl. And by mean - SHE'S REALLY MEAN.

Light Read

I would post spoilers if I have to review the whole book. All I can say is that I enjoy reading it. For me, it's a light read. It's short but meaningful and relatable.

You will surely look for the next installments.

It's kinda have this cliffhanger-ish effect at the ending - something I am always looking for a book. I hope I could find the time to read the other two books that comes with this trilogy.

P.S.

Hi, Kath! Add your book here in Goodreads. It's worth it. ♥