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.
I never thought I will like Sweet Flames of Vengeance as much as I did because IoF was my least favorite story out of the 3rd gen (don’t bash me! lol) and also I kinda hated Ares when he put so much pressure on Raj because of his love for Soleil (plus remember what Relani did to Zari?)
Akala ko kasi, imimirror totally nung sa 2nd gen yung sa 3rd gen so I didn’t have any high hopes. How wrong was I. Relani may be a heiress too but she’s better than Zari (attitude wise). As for Ares, Rad may have similarities with him pero mas dama ko si Ares as a character, he’s stoic and a snob pero underneath it all, he’s a sweetie and softie pagdating kay Relani.
Jonaxx’s stories are formulaic but then as long as it evokes emotions out of me, I will never get tired of it.
I love Ares, probably my favorite Riego out of the 2nd gen. I also love Relani. As for the story, I like it too although naiinis na ako sa bandang padulo with all the constant back and forth between our leads (pero trademark Jonaxx na kasi yun eh). Naiinis din ako nung medyo una kasi Relani just let her sisters dictate her, there were times when I just wanted to go inside and tell her to stop embarassing herself pero ayun, if she didn’t do that, walang story na magaganap.
I have to agree with Jonaxx na this is a sweet story indeed, just what I needed to help me get through my slump.
HELLO? ARES VESARIUS RIEGO AKO NA LANG😞😞😞 please never stop being so strong baby relani de alba! i love you so so much. UGH I NEED ARES IN MY LIFE TOO HUHUHU napaka understanding ni ares and i would do anything just to have a man like him. HE'S LITERALLY THE BEST DEFINITION OF GREEN FLAG LIKE I'M ON MY KNEES SIR🧎♀️ kaya pala green flag ang anak nila kasi green flag sila😭😭 i just love how they unconditionally love each other! one of my fav books huhuhu i love you ares and relani so so much💋💋
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strong, independent, you’re on your own kid woman meets someone who she can admit that’s she’s just too soft for all of it (taylor swift ftw HAHA). i just love her. she deserves the worldddd
anw, also loved how he is a jealous, alpha kinda guy (but not the overbearing one) because he would always give way for what relani wants. we love a reasonable guy!! and you know that he’s a mastermind 🤪
This got me good... I relate so much with Relani in this one. Well, obviously in terms of her character and how she behaves, not her riches haha. But yes, I felt like we're similar in a lot of ways. I like it when I find characters who are just like me. I feel validated and seen haha. It's a way to self-reflect too, even if they're fictional. I just really like it when I connect with characters this way. That's why I really enjoyed this re-read. ❤️
I now realize how much I love Relani and Ares' story more than any other CLS couples'. Their personal journey, the angst between them, the fiery love... then the peace that they bring in each other's lives... I guess that's what true love is for me, too. The world around us is surely chaotic and cruel... but having a partner in life who accepts you and loves you so intensely but never so restricting... like you both still have your own lives but being together just makes you both stronger and better. Being each others' love and peace in this world... absolutely a blessing.
I may be saying too much na hahaha but yes, still five stars for this book!!! ❤️❤️❤️
DNF at Kabanata 32. I tried to finish this book. Trust me, I really did, but Relani was so damn gullible and such a people-pleaser—not to mention a whiny bitch—I had to stop and close this book. I've had enough. And her mom is also frustrating, her evil stepsisters are infuriating, everyone's insufferable. The last of my brain cells couldn't absorb the reasons, the conflict and the twist anymore.