Taming the Waves

College Series #2

by inksteady

When he kissed my forehead, my loud thoughts were silenced. My demons calmed down. My raging waves were tamed.

And when he made me feel at home in the prison of pain, that was when I knew I was healed.

Genres: Romance, Drama, Love

Unknown Binding

About the author

FACTS ABOUT INKSTEADY
📌 "I'm Idy, and I started writing on [Wattpad] on September 9, 2020".
📌 She's born on July 16, 2000.
📌 BS Psychology, Class of 2022
📌 She's from Luzon, in the Philippines
📌 She likes cats.
📌 She has over 600K followers on Wattpad

Reviews

[booknerdmechi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm gonna start this review with the most important thing I think you should be aware of before reading this story: expect a LOT of disturbing/triggering parts, read at your own risk. I don't recommended this if may pinagdadaanan ka. Also, remember that the world is better with you in it. Don't be afraid to ask for help. ❤


Now, for the review.


Taming The Waves is the second story in College Series. And I think it is safe to say that this one's better than Chasing The Sun, be it in terms of story line or construction of the story. Though, what I've noticed is the author has the tendency to make the conflict a bit "minadali", kapag nasa pinaka peak or conflict na ang story nagkakaroon ng problems sa transition, one moment nandito ako sa peak the next sentence nasolve na yung problem. Napansin ko na rin ito sa unang book. It lessens the impact of the peak kasi, and I think it's kind of sad because it is one of the most vital part to measure the effectiveness of the story. There are also inconsistencies with the characters, confusing me at times. May parts din na predictable, especially between Irina, Luke, Troy and Chin. I also have a question and it's bothering me: paano nalaman ni Troy yung nangyari kay Chin? Who told him? I was hoping that it will be mentioned in his POV but I think ang nasabi lang dun ay si Vina ang nagtulak sa kanya para alamin yung nangyari. But still, how?


But still, I have to commend the author for successfully creating a story that educates its readers about mental disorders. The message moved me, I just found myself tearing up, crying for Chin and for other people who have the same struggle. I wish that like Chin, we'll have our own Troy too, someone who'll be our light and will deliver our deliverance. Plus the exchange between Chin and her friends as well with Troy in the early parts of the story is something to look forward too! You'll laugh and kikiligin at the same time, it's a fun ride y'all, you shouldn't miss it.

[Charm (⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠) · Rating 5 out of 5]

ANG GANDA OMFG. ✨

Dami lang trigger warnings nito so read at your own risk. Ito iyong mga klase ng story na sure ako na kapag nabasa ng mga older peeps, mapapataas ang kilay nila kasi hindi ganoon kalawak mostly ang isip nila when it comes to mental health. Na feeling nila pagi-inarte lang iyong depression, anxiety, etc.

Ang ganda ng message ng love story ni Chin and Troy. Mas gusto ko 'to kaysa kay Sol and Duke. Mas realistic para sa akin. Hehe

[bookiishreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taming the Waves by Inksteady — ★ ★ ★ ★

Reading without any pressure or deadlines felt so freeing, and it reminded me of how much I loved Wattpad stories back in high school.

While scrolling and trying to decide what to read, I ended up re-reading Taming the Waves, and wow, it still hits just as hard. The trauma, the abuse, the pain—it all had me crying like crazy.

The mix of Tagalog and English in the writing brought back so many memories, and I fell in love with Chin and Troy all over again. Everything they went through, especially Chin, just broke me. She suffered so much, and her struggle with self-harm and feeling like life was too much to handle hit me right in the heart. ❤️‍🩹

I had a good cry over this book, and honestly, it feels amazing to dive back into the stories that made me so happy in high school. I stopped reading Wattpad during my last year of college, but reconnecting with it now feels like coming home. 🥹

[hails 辉丽 · Rating 4 out of 5]

SO GOOD, BUT I WASN'T SATISFIED WITH TROY'S GROVELLING AAAAGHH

[Ahkhiro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ang ganda sobra, kaso ang dami niyang trigger warnings. And for the review, i was impressed with ate idy's writing style. Like ipaparamdam niya sayo yung sakit na pinagdadaanan ni chin. And after i read this book, maraming mga lessons na naibigay ng book nato for me. Kasi if you are having some family issues in real-life i swear makakarelate kayo dito. Kaso brace yourself kasi rollercoaster yung emotion while binabasa ko tong libro nato. Ate ink really gives us awareness about mental health, ang dami mong matutuhan sa libro nato.

[Yricka Somcio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness. Give @inksteady credit for writing such heavy and impactful books. Writing stories with crucial and informational lessons that will live on in our hearts for the rest of our lives. It's written so beautifully and inksteady writes this book so well that I can't stop crying and weeping. I cried as I fell in love. It was so much fun at first, but as the plot unfolded, it broke my heart and completely destroyed me. This was better than the first one, and I adore Chin and Troy so much.

The entire plot was a rollercoaster ride. It was a wonderful journey. It's beautiful, tragic, and full of lessons like how our worth is not and should never be defined by our achievements, and how love is a battle we willingly chose to fight. How important it is to take care of ourselves mentally and emotionally. How seeking help is essential and basically teaches you everything all at once. This book is both comforting and traumatizing in equal measure. It's insane.

I enjoy Troy and Chin's romance story because the pacing is just right. It is not rushed, and the relationship was written flawlessly and with a structure that allows it to be deep and meaningful. The way they love each other is breathtaking, and how they rediscovered each other was a work of art in itself. It's amazing how much we can learn from a fictional character. They truly went above and beyond for me. I adore both of them.

In a world where we feel defeated and unappreciated, I wish we could find our Troy to shine a light of hope and love. I wish we could find someone who makes us feel wanted and accepted. I wish we could all be as tough and brave as Chin, never giving up no matter how difficult the journey. This book has the ability to be triggering, so read the trigger warnings first. Prepare some tissues and brace yourself for a great experience through a beautifully written love story. (ITS MORE THAN JUST ROMANCE)

[threa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The main conflict between the MCs was very wretched like HOW COULD TROY NOT HEAR ELORA OUT?? THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR 4 FUCKING YEARS AND WENT THROUGH A LOT TOGETHER. HOW COUND HE BELIEVE OTHER PEOPLE’S WORD SO EASILY? I FEEL INTENSELY BAD AND SORRY FOR ELORA.
Loved this book but I WILL STILL CANT FORGET the abandonment.

[Dokushoka Ai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly love Troy so much. He's such a green flag, though it was kind of painful when he said mean things to Chin when she became mute. And the fact that he didn't even let Chin explain makes me so mad. Overall the story was good and you can learn life lessons from it.

[Cosmo Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book better than Chasing the Sun and Loving the Sky. It had more emotional weight, and I appreciated how the author shed light on mental health struggles like MDD and PTSD. It's clear that Inksteady put effort into educating readers while still building a heartfelt story, and that's something worth commending.

However, some parts fell flat for me. The constant time skips, often happening mid-paragraph without indication made the flow a little jarring.

I found the portrayal of karma lacking, the consequence for the perpetrators could have been expanded instead of being quickly brushed aside.

Similarly, I would've loved a deeper reconciliation between Chin, Troy, and his parents. They've all hurt each other, and given the gravity of their struggles, a whole chapter of conversation, forgiveness, and understanding would've made the healing more believable and powerful.

Overall, this was an emotional and informative read, though not without its flaws in pacing and execution.

I don't recommend picking this up if you're going through something painful, so please do check the trigger warnings first.

But if you're looking for a story that touches on mental health and the complexities of forgiveness, this one might resonate with you.

𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍: 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙎 𝙎𝙐𝘽𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀
what worked for you might not work for me, and that's okay. we all experience books differently, and the more you read, the higher your standards can become. every story has its own audience, so let's respect each other's reviews. and just go be clear, my review is about the book, not the author. critiquing a story doesn't mean discrediting the hard work behind it.

Love,
Cosmo ♡

[Sensei Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely better than the first installment!

I love how the conflicts were addressed thoroughly until the end. The author totally improved from her writing style and how she approaches the issues she instilled in the book.

I love Chin so much with all my heart. When I was halfway reading the book, I once thought that the story was not a love story of Chin and Troy, but a survival story of someone experiencing hell with mental illness. However, as we neared to the ending, Troy came and saved our girl— which made me alter my impression of the story.

Saying above-mentioned pros, the story is still suffering from flaws. The writing style is good but sometimes the scenes are just too rushed especially when a crucial part comes in. I think that's one of the author's weaknesses, but she was able to compensate with it through the effect of the crucial parts to the Chin— the way she suffered after all those shits. And that made me still root for her.

Also, I've noticed that I always hate this series' male lead and I am cursing to them throughout the story, however, the author made sure to attach us to the main character.

Never did I root for Duke and Troy, but because our main characters love them and they will attain their happiness with them, we still want the male leads for them!

The author drastically improved with how she approached and ended the conflicts which is better compared to the conclusion of CTS! WAYYY BETTER.

Nevertheless, I love and cried for Chin and I'm happy that she was able to survive. This story will inspire a lot of people!

[Rey Nalene · Rating 5 out of 5]

With so many good books I've read before, it was hard for me to get attached and cry over characters or with the characters. I cried when Chin got sexually harassed, I lost count of times when I cried everytime she attempted to end her life.

Everything was miserable with Chin's life yet she fought until the end.

One good and marvelous thing that made me cry ugly was when she was all decided to end her life and then someone knocked on her door to give her a soup. Felt like an angel trying to save her. And she was saved indeed.

I cried because I hope there was an angel happened or halted those people who died through suicide. I hope life was not so bad for them that it did not send angels to help them stop the thoughts and really do it.

Anyway, we really can't judge why they chose to do it since we will never be able to understand their pains unless we are in their shoes.

This book really enlightened us from mental health stigma, people's beliefs, principles, and hypocrisies, love, sexual harassment, child abuses.

Of course there are flaws with the writing styles and all that nevertheless, what matters was the morals it taught us and will surely teach others in the future.

It's very triggering so buckle up securely while enjoying this ride.

Ps.: Troy and Chin's relationship is a blessing.

Trigger Warning/s: Suicide Attempts/Ideation, Mental Health Problems, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse and Discrimination

[Lilsiszie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This book is my favorite so far."

A fast-paced high school story with a strangers-to-romance vibe and slice-of-life moments all in one book.

The first chapters made me giggle non-stop—I didn’t put the book down until midnight. I became addicted to them instantly, especially with how the author, Inksteady, made it both entertaining and heartbreaking at the same time.

Troy being clumsy and awkward in front of Chin made everything hilarious—especially for someone who already had exes and flings before her. He changed for her (“If he wants to, he would”). And Chin denying her feelings for him even though she mentioned him every day? A classic school love team set-up.

But what makes it unique is how Chin and Troy battled the traumatic experiences in their lives. It was heartbreaking and infuriating how the people around them never seemed to learn or understand that mental health is not a joke—that not everyone can just “leave it be” afterwards.

It made me remember and reflect on myself as well: to always “think before you speak,” and that anger will never be a solution to any problem.

Chin and Troy made me realize that healing begins with choosing yourself. It’s not selfishness—it’s knowing that life becomes easier to mend when you start by mending your own heart.

Highly recommend for those who want a Filipino YA romance that explores new-found love and the reality of dealing with mental health struggles.

[ava · Rating 5 out of 5]

She would never know this, but if I shed a tear every time I loved her harder, I could swim in my ocean forever. She touched my chest where her name was tattooed. "𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧, 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣," I whispered. "𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚."

Taming the Waves is by far one of the best books I’ve read this year.

To anyone planning to read it: know that it contains heavy, sensitive topics that may stir your own tides. But if you’re ready to wade through it, it might just guide you back to parts yourself you thought had sunk too deep.

I had to save up a lot of emotional strength because I was spoiled with scenes that it would touch on topics that are deeply personal and potentially triggering that stirred up my old wounds. But reading it was a personal choice, one I don’t regret! Despite the triggers, the entire book somehow managed to heal me in its own way. It was painful—yes, but it gave me comfort in ways I didn’t expect.

Chin is definitely my favourite character, I can’t even describe her properly, my chest just tightens every time I think about how much she’s been through. Really thankful that Vina, Mama Myrna, and Troy was there when during her lowest.

As for Troy, I think a lot of us know that he’s far from perfect. He messed, up again and again. He said things that pulled Chin under, words that stung like salt in open wounds. There were moments were he let her drown in silence, when all she needed was to hold her above water. But still! He swam back, his growth was loud and steady.

Kudos to the author, Inksteady! 🌊

[Raiden Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taming the Waves by Inksteady is the second book in the College Series, and I’d argue it’s an improvement over the first one, Chasing the Sun in both storyline and structure. The story is all about Elora Chin Valencia, a Psychology student navigating a toxic family environment and intense emotional struggles, including suicidal ideation. Moreover, the story also features her relationship with Troy Jefferson Dela Paz, which will ultimately leads to heartbreak and a confrontation with her past traumas. 

Upon reading her books, I noticed the author has a habit of rushing the conflict, like when the story reaches its peak the transition feels abrupt. One moment I am at the climax, and the next thing I knew, the problem is already solved. I have saw the same issue in the first book, and for me, it reduces the emotional impact of the climax, which is unfortunate because that’s one of the most important parts for judging a story’s effectiveness.

I noticed some inconsistencies with the characters that confused me at times, and parts of the plot that feel predictable, especially the interactions between Irina, Luke, Troy, and Chin. One question kept bothering me tho: how did Troy find out what happened to Chin? Who told him? I was hoping this would be explained in his POV, but all I remember is that Vina pushed him to find out, yet, it wasn’t clear who actually told him the details.

With that being said, I must commend the author for handling mental health issues so thoughtfully. This is very timely and relevant in present time, so, this book might help the readers on what and how to handle every situation and also understand more the importance of mental health to every individual. The book educated its readers about mental health disorders, and honestly, it moved me in ways I found myself tearing up for Chin and for others who face the same struggles as her. I hope everyone who needs one will have their own Troy—a person who becomes their light in their darkest days and helps lead them toward healing.

Lastly, the early scenes between Chin, her friends, and Troy were a delight. They’ll make you laugh and swoon at the same time. Taming the Waves is definitely worth reading; it is a fun ride, it will even let you experience every emotions you have never felt before.

[rae · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 3.5

i don't know if it's the psych major in me, but i really appreciate how this was written. there are so many elora chins out there, silently struggling, trying to survive life rather than living it. kahit na pa sabihin na it will pass at good things will come, some of us can't even the grasp the idea that there is still something to live for.

this book also shows to us na taboo pa rin ang mental health sa pilipinas. anong taon na, pero marami pa rin ang nanghuhusga at pilit na tinataboy ang ideyang gaya ng katawan natin, nagkakasakit rin ang utak. kahit anong pagpapaliwanag, ang tanging nasasabi nila ay paulit-ulit: hindi totoo, gawa-gawa 'yan, at kulang lang sila ng dasal sa diyos. kaya sa huli, those who want to reach out take feel helpless, taking matters into their own hands.

unfortunately, i cannot stand troy when he did not hear chin out. what he did to try to fix it years after was not enough. he took pride in loving chin, but did not hear her out when she was begging? although i can say i get him and it's valid he was hurt, mas malaki pa rin ang awa ko kay chin.

this book has many trigger warnings. i admit there were pages that it felt too familiar and too much. read with caution.

to the many elora chins out there, i hope you win against the silent battles your facing.

[Avy Dovey · Rating 1 out of 5]

I WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS BOOK. The plot and conflict of this book would have been good if it was written well. I wish the author researched more about the trauma of SA, abuse, etc. victims and researched more about how they react to triggering memories. How this book was written undermines the pain of victims so much. If an author is strong enough to write heavy topics like this, she should’ve went all out. Detail all the pain, the trauma, the hardship. Kulang na kulang ako. It’s like *trauma* then boom. The karma is also unsatisfying, I wish she detailed the sufferings of the perpetrators more, rather than just putting it in there. The victims too, Chin, Troy and his parents, I wish they had a whole chapter of just talking and understanding each other, because they have hurt each other, and forgiving is not easy, especially for those who are experiencing MDD and PTSD. Inksteady is a new writer so I wasn’t expecting high from her, I can see her potential and hopefully she improves.

Tldr: it’s a bad representation of victims of abuse and sa. A bad representation of someone who is experiencing MDD and PTSD.

[whosboredme · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like Book 1 of the series, this has disturbing and triggering parts, so read at your own risk! (lahat yata ng college series meron.)

I rated this higher than the first book because, for me, this is better than book 1. Mas kaya ko pang patawarin si Troy, kesa kay Duke. I always recommend this (actually all of Inksteady's books hehe I always recommend them to my friends), and I always say how much I love this book and how it broke me into pieces.

The writing style's good, and the dialogues are so witty that they will make you laugh and smile. Their love for each other wants to make you fall in love too. And what I also love about this book is how you can learn a lot of things in life, especially in mental health. I can still hear my loud and painful cries in the “red dress” scene. (IT STILL BROKE ME, EVEN IF HOW MANY TIMES I REREAD IT. MY FAVORITE PAIN.)

And I have to say that this book has flaws. I have questions that have gone unanswered. I was curious and still am about how Troy found out about Chin's hardship (I feel like I will be more satisfied to know about it).

[BookishAika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has definitely been one of the best books I've read in a while. It’s not your typical romance novel—it goes much deeper by focusing on the main character's mental health struggles. It deals with some heavy topics like abuse, depression, neglect, sexual harassment, and suicidal thoughts, which makes for a really intense and emotional read.

Trigger Warning: If you’ve been through any of these issues, this book might be really hard to read and could bring up tough emotions, so I’d suggest being careful.

That being said, I still really enjoyed the story. I found myself relating to Chin in so many ways, and I’ll admit, I cried a lot while reading. It was hard to see her go through so much, but I was glad to see her get the justice she deserved in the end. The character development was amazing—Chin grows so much throughout the book, and it felt really satisfying to see her evolve.

It’s a tough read emotionally, but definitely worth it if you're looking for a story that’s raw and real. Highly recommend it for anyone who likes a more complex, heartfelt story.

[biskwit · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely love Chin. She’s a strong and admirable female lead, and I genuinely adore her character. However, I have to say that despite claims that this book addresses mental health issues and sensitive topics, I don’t think the author fully succeeded in exploring them. It felt like the mental health themes were merely used to "fit" the plot, rather than being thoughtfully or deeply explored. To me, it came across more as a trauma dump for the character, included just for the sake of the storyline.

The way these issues were presented felt rushed and disjointed, as if they were crammed in to highlight that the female lead had struggles to overcome. It was overwhelming in a way that wasn’t handled with the care or sensitivity it needed. Instead of adding depth to the character or the story, it just felt scattered and underdeveloped, which was really disappointing.

That said, Chin deserves all the love in the world. She did not deserve the bad things that happened to her.

[Agana Domingo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I commend the bravery of the writer for this book. It’s hard to write abuse, but it’s harder to touch someone’s soul — yet the author did it. The way she gave birth to Chin and Troy are wonderfully done. It shows the flaws and beauty of one person.

Troy hides his pain behind laughter and smile. He knows how to love gently when the world doesn’t accept him. Chin embraces her weaknesses beyond the perfection she’s meant for. She knows how to get up when the world keeps pushing her down.

Their story touches my world — and hopefully, I can love gently too and embrace what I am meant for.

Only that the missing star is for these reasons:

1) There are untold stories — like who told Troy the truth? How did he know?
2) The story of Irina and Lucas doesn’t make sense that much. There’s no connection or any hint before it.
3) Some conflicts hang you around — I love it, but I crave for it.

[Dream Arietty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Before you read this book, make sure you are well-informed about the trigger warnings!!

This is def a tear-jerker book— cried so much because chin’s character comforted me in a way. But it would’ve been so much better if the main issues were properly addressed with depth. I didn’t feel like there was a resolution considering that sensitive topics were being discussed. I hope the author dwelled more on the consequences of what the perpetrators did rather than mentioning it in passing (in few sentences even) that Troy alr got them jailed/their lives ruined. I just feel like given the gravity of these topics, it’s important to show why such happens, the consequences, and the lasting effect they have on victims. That said, it was still a book where I related deeply with the main character and genuinely felt kilig between the main couple.

[Samantha C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soo uhm. Speechless.

Perfection.

Choice of words 💳💥💳💥💳💥

Made me hysterically happy and made me feel like an idiot for crying laughing at the same time. GURL- I WAS CRYING MY ASS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WHILE MY RELATIVES WERE WORRIED AND TEASING ME AT THE SAME TIME. (was in a fam reunion while reading this
✨MASTERPIECE✨ )


I won't spoil anything here, just read it.

READ IT.

"I love you"

🤮

Meanwhile, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz

<<<<<<

"He loved me until I no longer feel concealed. He looked at me not as the terrible person I think I was. In the midst of my battles with my demons, he covered my body with his and meet with the stabs of my foes."

I expect nothing but also a good time reading, and looking forward to LTS‼️

[aye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mabigat.

Ang galing talagang manunulat ni ate Idy. Naisulat niya nang maayos ang mga pangyayari. ‘Yong transition from scenes to scenes ang galing! Sa characters naman, nadala ako sa emosyon at sa mga pinagdadaanan. Naiparamdam nito sa’kin ang dapat na emosyon ko habang nagbabasa. Actually, the chapters are not that long but once you read the story, it's as if you're reading a book containing 100+ chapters. Sa sobrang haba kasi ng storyline, you wouldn't imagine na naipagkasiya ‘yon sa 30+ chapters lang. Hands down din sa character development, pareho silang nag-grow. This made me emotional but not really cry. Overall, it's a great story with a great lesson at the end. Hindi pwede sa mahihina ang loob.

[inbetwixtpages ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️


I liked this better than Chasing the Sun. This was way heavier and gutt wrenching story than the first one. Nakulangan lang ako sa POV ni Troy. It was too short, lot of things happened to Chin, and his POV didn’t give justice.

Depression isn’t something to take lightly. And I loved the message of this book. It is beyond the lovestory of Troy and Chin.

Whoever’s out there going through so much in life, know that there’s always hope in everything. There’s always a rainbow after the rain. Struggles are part of our lives, and to everyone who’re in the dark, the light will always come find you. Never lose hope. We will end it with a big smile on our faces. Cheers, lovies! 🥂 let’s always celebrate how beautiful life is 💕

[Des · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was much better than the first one.

While reading the beginning part of the story, I loved Troy—he was such a green flag. I love how he cared for Chin, knowing her background and all. But, I just didn't like how he treated Chin after the problem happened; his words to her were so mean, I hope he trusts her more knowing that they were together for 4 years.

Chin. ohmayghad, I literally cried reading her POV. The amount of suffering she overcame was truly painful. I don't think I can re-read this story all over again.

I wasn't satisfied with Troy's apology to Chin wdym it was all that knowing what he said to chin aftermath. I mean, yeah, they reunited, but it lacked something. Could've been added more moments :(

[jeaña ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

i've read this in less than one day

gosh, i can't even express what i felt in reading the book. it was a smooth one for me.

the storyline is about chin and her family problems which lead to her questioning her worth. while reading, i understand that this book is all about human's emotions. and how they make decisions based on what they are feeling.

it shows that we all make mistakes. and that we aren't always free from the consequences of it. what we can only do is to learn from it. lean to the people who loves us, love ourselves, and keep moving forward.

i LOVE this to the bones! really recommending it to my filo friends. :)

[Ronald Legaspi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taming The Waves by Inksteady
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I don’t usually get into Wattpad books, but this one’s a game-changer. I’ve never been so hooked on a Wattpad story before, especially with how I instantly clicked with Chin, the main character. I adore how she sees and handles things, fighting on even when it feels like the world has turned its back on her. Chin, I am so proud of you.

This book taught me to appreciate my friends, my mom, and myself. It nudged me to celebrate victories in both small and big battles. It reminded me not to weigh myself down with what I haven’t achieved at my age and to be more kinder to myself.

[Zennica Bookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read so far. Unlike typical romance novels, this book focuses on the mental health struggles of the protagonist such as abuse, depression, neglect/abandonment, sexual harassment, and suicidal thoughts...

Warning! If you are dealing with any of the situations listed above, it may be best to refrain from reading this book as it may trigger your trauma. However, overall, I enjoyed the plot. In some cases, I could relate to Chin's situation. I also cried a lot while reading this book. I am happy that she gets the justice she deserves, and the character development is really good too

[Zennica Zeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve read so far, this story stands out from typical romance novels by focusing on the mental health struggles of the protagonist, including abuse, depression, neglect/abandonment, sexual harassment, and suicidal thoughts.

Warning! If you’re dealing with any of these issues, it might be best to avoid this book as it could trigger your trauma. Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed the plot. I found myself relating to Chin’s situation in several ways and ended up crying quite a bit while reading. I’m glad she receives the justice she deserves, and the character development is exceptionally well done.

[Dies-na · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chin’s character was so deep and I’m glad that Troy’s personality is the opposite of that. This is not the first time I’ve read this book. I read it before when it was still in wattpad and I was young.

Now that I have matured not just in age but also mentally, this book broke my heart multiple times. It’s so sad that Chin’s situation is happening to a person somewhere out there.

Truly a great read! Siguro I just learned that not all wounds and scars are physical and to not judge a person right away cause we don’t know what they are going through. Thank you for this wonderfully written story. <3