Francesca Alde knows that Hector dela Merced is forbidden. May hindi magandang nakaraan ang mga pamilya nila kaya matinding ipinagbabawal sa kanya ang pakikipagkaibigan dito. Hindi iyon problema dahil natural din siyang suplada at hindi palakaibigan. Ngunit nagulat siya nang malamang unti-unti itong nagkakagusto sa kanya. She’d been in love once but now she realizes how shallow everything was compared to what she’s feeling for the man she’s supposed to hate.Alam niyang kalaban pero nagawa niyang mahalin. Alam niyang hindi pwede pero mas lalo pa siyang nagpupumilit. Alam niyang mali pero ginagawa niyang tama.Totoong masarap ang bawal pero masarap pa rin ba ito kapag nagkakasakitan na? Hanggang kailan maipaglalaban ang ganitong klaseng pag-ibig? Hanggang kailan kakapit sa pag-ibig na hindi mabitawan? Hanggang kailan magmamahal kung sa simula pa lang dapat nang iniwasan?
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.
OMG! I just finished this story and I can’t help but giggle. I don’t know what Jonaxx do to all her stories because all of them makes me giggle like a crazy person each time I read them. It’s just so good that even if the scenes were so heartbreaking and annoying, I still can’t help myself but to read them. And boycotting is never an option. So tell me, am I starting to get crazy? Or Jonaxx is just so great in writing stories? Oh well, I guess the answer is obvious.
This story is the third book of the Alegria Boys series. I am hoping you still remember the Mapapansin Kaya which is the first book of this series eh? And just like the first book, this story is also great. Romance to the highest level! And as usual, I can’t count how many times I giggle and almost scream because of the sweet lines and scenes in this story. As expected, all the characters and scenes stick up together. I wasn’t annoyed while reading lines from the guys because they all sounded like a real guy, like you think you are listening to a guy talking. I can’t even help but feel “kilig” whenever I read Hector’s line (main male character). OMG! I don’t like his name, but that didn’t hinder me for feeling “kilig” whenever he talks. Jonaxx is simply so great. Oh my! I can’t even imagine how she do that. Every stories that I’ve read from her are so original and so addictive that it left me a great deal of hangover. So expect another Jonaxx stories in my next month’s reading list.
This story will not just make you fall in love, but it will also make you laugh. I mean, how can you not laugh with all Chesca’s (main female character) lines? Even her “maldita” outburst! I’m still not recovering on what she call Hector’s hair and also, her own version of High Definition haha. (only those who have read this story can relate, hehe) And dang! Those lines from Hector, OMG! It’s so sweet. So even if I didn’t like his name, I can’t help but blushed each time he say those super sweet lines. I even have my favorite:
Hindi ako papatol sa ibang babae dahil lang gusto ko. You have to be really great to earn my attention. You have to be an Alde to earn my attention. And you have to be a Francesca Alde to earn my love
Now tell me, who wouldn’t fall for that line itself? And especially if it came from a super hot and perfect abs Adonislike Hector? (oh my! I’m so smitten) I have a lot of favorite lines from this story, but I think instead of a book review, it might look like a quotes collection post, so if you want to read it, you can by visiting my tumblr account.
Main Characters:
I guess I don’t have major concerns about Hector’s character (though his name is not so appealing, good thing is that he is), only the over possessiveness and to the highest level jealousy. It’s sweet especially if it came from this Adonis-like Hector, but dang! It can be annoying sometimes. Oh well, I guess the two of them is a perfect pair because both of them are sooo jealous to each other. Chesca’s character is a bit harsh. I mean, she’s so maldita. That’s a good thing I would say, but when she’s jealous, she can’t help herself but be bitch to others, especially to girls that likes Hector. Though, I must say that she’s still a good person after what Clark did to her, and all others that have hurt her.
What I just don’t like about it, is the over exaggerating description of each character. It’s all obvious to every romance fiction stories especially to tagalog romance novels, but it still makes me annoy. But in this case, only a little. Haha, Jonaxx did makes a great job on that.
Plot and story line:
As what I mention above, this book is great. I’ve read a lot of stories about family feuds, but this one is different. Or I must say that Jonaxx made it different, like what she usually do with all her stories. She makes it more irresistible that you can’t help but finish it. Though there are a two or three times that I encounter some wrong spelling, but I understand that for I am reading the wattpad version.
She makes the guy character sounded like a real guy and the mean girls and fan girls like a real one. Now tell me, how can I not like this book?!
Final Thoughts:
This book is amazing, and having said that, I think you’ll going to miss half of your life if you skip this book. (Now, who’s over exaggerating? Haha lol) Seriously, this book will obviously make you fall in love. Inspire. And will give you a glimpse of what is love like. If it’s that great, then why 4 stars? You’ll know that answer if you properly read my review.
I love some of Jonaxx's works but for me, this book was not it. It gives me the ick, and the entire narrative makes me want to cringe. The male protagonist was toxic, possessive, and obnoxious. Most of the things he says are major red flags! He lacked any sort of character development. The other characters aren't any better. I didn't feel the kilig either. I'm shocked I got through this book at all.
Not my favorite but I still enjoyed this one. At the beginning, I was really annoyed by Chesca's character. I thought she is blinded by her love towards her boyfriend that she would literally follow everything that she says. I also hated how she acted up to her parents because of the moving to Alegria thing, but I guess, she was the misunderstood one. At some point, I get where she's comming from, but I hated how she hated Alegria at first just because her boyfriend wasn't their. But as the story goes on, I love how her character developed. And how she proved her worth as a woman.
About the main character, Hector, I guess, I was just a bit uncomfy about how he acted as a boyfriend to Chesca, even if they weren't together yet. He has too many red flags (lol). The way he was overly possessive and territorial with Chesca doesn't really suit well with me.
Overall, it was a good book, still. But prolly my least favorite from the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
This is my favorite from Alegria Boys Series. At gusto ko yung pagkakagawa sa character ni Chesca, may soft side at may hard side, perfect yung combination nya. Syempre nagustuhan ko rin si Hector. Burning abs nya 🔥🔥
One of my early favorite stories from Wattpad! I really enjoyed reading it, although the never-ending banter between the two main leads could get a bit much at times. Overall, it was a delightful read!
para silang aso't pusa laging nagbabangayan because they are trying to avoid their attractiveness with each other. haha. kaloka sa hector dito malibog! nyay!
I forgot when is the exact date i've read this. Basta basa lang ako ng basa ng mga gawa ni Queen eh. Grabe! Na inlove ako kay Hector Dela Merced. Nasa kanya ang ilan sa mga qualities na gusto ko sa isang lalaki which is being faithful and loyal! ♥