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July 27, 2022
4.6 🌟
i love the characters especially gio he's the standard. I love how this book talk about self love and the ending but i need SPECIAL CHAPTERS what happened in their married life and yada yada.
i love the characters especially gio he's the standard. I love how this book talk about self love and the ending but i need SPECIAL CHAPTERS what happened in their married life and yada yada.
May 29, 2023
This had potential but fell short in its delivery. Tbh it felt really rushed and was underwhelming. Gio was endearing in the other books but he unfortunately didn't shine in his own book and that's sad 🥲
I also couldn't connect with the romance at all; I actually felt like Gio and Pau didn't have any chemistry and was not convinced that they were in love with each other. 😞
I also couldn't connect with the romance at all; I actually felt like Gio and Pau didn't have any chemistry and was not convinced that they were in love with each other. 😞
June 28, 2022
:(( i really wanted to like this one because i love Gio however it kind of let me down because of Paulene. Characters are supposed to have flaws but Paulene kinda puts me off. There were times where i felt annoyed at her pov because of how she was and one thing that really put me off was how she'd compare the pretty girls she has seen to her cousin's level of "prettiness". It just felt wrong. It felt like she was just as obsessed with beauty like everyone else then later she'd be against the beauty standard again?? She's not coming off as kind either like she's supposed to be, just a person who doesn't know how to say no, insecure, and doesn't know how to defend herself. There's a difference. She did Gio so wrong too. Obviously, dating insecure people comes with problems. They don't magically become confident when you date them but i don't like how she was portrayed as insecure but harmless to other people cuz she's only hard on herself. She was not harmless. One more thing, the ending was unsatisfactory. The pacing was so quick and it felt so rushed. Not something i'd read again. But i guess it was decent, just not very enjoyable.
June 24, 2025
Bitin!!! Sana may special chapter!! Nonetheless, maganda siya lalo na nung minahal na at tinanggap na ni Paulene yung sarili niya. Sana dumami pa yung kagaya ni Gio!!
November 3, 2022
i love gio but ngl, i was kinda disappointed
October 12, 2025
Rating: 2/5
Nasa minority ata ako on this one because this is a re-read and is this a safe space to say that I did not like this book? I remember eating this up as a teenager but now na I'm in my early adulthood (EARLY ADULTHOOD??), this is a no for me. But I have my reasons I swear!!
1.) Ang selfish ni Paulene. Gets ko naman na this book tackles self love and embracing your flaws because it is a part of who you are. Pero 'di lang talaga nag-a-add up sa akin na bakit ayaw niya ma-link kay Gio pero kay Etienne ay wala siyang say?? Tapos noong nag-break sila ni Gio then nagkita after so many years, gusto niya maging civil sila ni Gio??? AY BAKIT GIRL, SINO BA ANG NANG IWAN?? THE FREAKING AUDACITY GIRL DON'T MAKE ME DEFEND A MAN. I am not invalidating Paulene's feelings kasi kita ko 'yong struggles niya throughout the story but I felt like ang bilis niyang iniwan si Gio kasi he's all that she has and kaya niyang itapon 'yon. 'Di lang ako makapaniwala na si Gio na lang kakampi niya pero nagawa niya iwanan dahil nagpadala siya sa opinyon ng iba. Another thing. The insecurity of Paulene ate her alive. And it affected her wholly. Every chapter, every chance she gets lagi siya nags-self deprecate. She indeed lost herself. Nagpakain siya sa sistema ng society and mahirap bigyan 'yan ng lunas.
2. Bobo si Gio. Grabe hindi ko ine-expect na papayag si Gio na itago siya ni Paulene for SIX. FUCKING. YEARS. SIX YEARS OH MY GOD. Ni walang naghinala? Walang nagtaka??? How did they hide their relationship for six years? Alam kong nakakabobo 'yong pag-ibig pero sobrang nabulag si Gio rito and look where it got him?? Super naaawa ako kay Gio because I am really rooting for his character kasi gustong-gusto ko cameos niya sa ibang nauna na story. And I'm finally here, excited because I get to see his story tapos ganto?? Sobrang rushed and unjustified na ganon-ganon na lang niya napatawad si Paulene after ghosting him for many years.
3. Rushed ending. 'Di ko lang nagustuhan na nagkaroon sila ng closure pero sobrang bilis din nila nagkaayos. Wala masyadong resolve. I don't get to see how Gio accepted and loved himself when he lost it dahil sa sobrang pagmamahal niya kay Paulene. It doesn't sit right with me na ganoon na lang 'yong ending na para bang rushed na nagkaayos si Mila at Paulene, nagkausap na rin si Gio at Paulene. Parang tinapos na lang for the sake na matapos na 'yong book. I need more depth.
All in all, it wasn't a great read. Reading is subjective. Ang nag-carry ng book na'to is si Etienne so para sa kanya yung 1 star. 'Yong another star is for Gio because he doesn't deserve all that. And for Paulene, I'm happy you found yourself along the way, but Gio lost himself and you're not there for him. Super unfair.
Nasa minority ata ako on this one because this is a re-read and is this a safe space to say that I did not like this book? I remember eating this up as a teenager but now na I'm in my early adulthood (EARLY ADULTHOOD??), this is a no for me. But I have my reasons I swear!!
1.) Ang selfish ni Paulene. Gets ko naman na this book tackles self love and embracing your flaws because it is a part of who you are. Pero 'di lang talaga nag-a-add up sa akin na bakit ayaw niya ma-link kay Gio pero kay Etienne ay wala siyang say?? Tapos noong nag-break sila ni Gio then nagkita after so many years, gusto niya maging civil sila ni Gio??? AY BAKIT GIRL, SINO BA ANG NANG IWAN?? THE FREAKING AUDACITY GIRL DON'T MAKE ME DEFEND A MAN. I am not invalidating Paulene's feelings kasi kita ko 'yong struggles niya throughout the story but I felt like ang bilis niyang iniwan si Gio kasi he's all that she has and kaya niyang itapon 'yon. 'Di lang ako makapaniwala na si Gio na lang kakampi niya pero nagawa niya iwanan dahil nagpadala siya sa opinyon ng iba. Another thing. The insecurity of Paulene ate her alive. And it affected her wholly. Every chapter, every chance she gets lagi siya nags-self deprecate. She indeed lost herself. Nagpakain siya sa sistema ng society and mahirap bigyan 'yan ng lunas.
2. Bobo si Gio. Grabe hindi ko ine-expect na papayag si Gio na itago siya ni Paulene for SIX. FUCKING. YEARS. SIX YEARS OH MY GOD. Ni walang naghinala? Walang nagtaka??? How did they hide their relationship for six years? Alam kong nakakabobo 'yong pag-ibig pero sobrang nabulag si Gio rito and look where it got him?? Super naaawa ako kay Gio because I am really rooting for his character kasi gustong-gusto ko cameos niya sa ibang nauna na story. And I'm finally here, excited because I get to see his story tapos ganto?? Sobrang rushed and unjustified na ganon-ganon na lang niya napatawad si Paulene after ghosting him for many years.
3. Rushed ending. 'Di ko lang nagustuhan na nagkaroon sila ng closure pero sobrang bilis din nila nagkaayos. Wala masyadong resolve. I don't get to see how Gio accepted and loved himself when he lost it dahil sa sobrang pagmamahal niya kay Paulene. It doesn't sit right with me na ganoon na lang 'yong ending na para bang rushed na nagkaayos si Mila at Paulene, nagkausap na rin si Gio at Paulene. Parang tinapos na lang for the sake na matapos na 'yong book. I need more depth.
All in all, it wasn't a great read. Reading is subjective. Ang nag-carry ng book na'to is si Etienne so para sa kanya yung 1 star. 'Yong another star is for Gio because he doesn't deserve all that. And for Paulene, I'm happy you found yourself along the way, but Gio lost himself and you're not there for him. Super unfair.
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May 10, 2025
I found this book through various social media platforms ! I was not quite aware of the summary itself, for I am the type of reader who often just dives right in with what I wish to read. All I knew is that this story takes place in a senior high school setting, w/ supposedly “kilig moments” 😭
I started this book with the preconceived notion that it would be filled with fluff, in a sense that there wouldn’t be a surplus of drama present or other scenarios as such.
I personally, I TRIED to like our main character, Paulene. But she just never stuck right with me as much. Paulene here has really suffered a blow when it comes to her image since her family was never there to support her as much as they did to support her cousin. The idea revolves around an overshadowed and neglected girl whose light she cannot see for herself. I genuinely like the concept, however, the portrayals of this theme wasn’t written in a way I hoped it was.
To be honest, mahirap siyang mabasa kasi most of the time it felt as though the characters were linear—they did not have much depth. It felt as if she was just spouting “heartbreaking” or rather “inspiring lines” for herself and for the readers. But here, she could hardly apply her words to herself. I’m guessing that it was supposed to make her character much more complex but I fear that the delivery of the idea had fallen short in terms of grammar and continuous storytelling. :(
BUT ! aside from that, I like Pau’s character, but Gio did wonders for me. Though… once again… I felt the lack of details, or rather, of in depth analysis about Gio and Pau. They didn’t seem that in love at first, rather, it seemed rushed. Them as a couple… just seemed off to me. Ang cute ng dialogues nila I must say, it really gets you the feeling of being a high school student once more !
Pero overall, everything felt rushed. The way they got back together? I wish they communicated, in a more efficient way. Because as the story progressed their love just felt unrealistic 3
I started this book with the preconceived notion that it would be filled with fluff, in a sense that there wouldn’t be a surplus of drama present or other scenarios as such.
I personally, I TRIED to like our main character, Paulene. But she just never stuck right with me as much. Paulene here has really suffered a blow when it comes to her image since her family was never there to support her as much as they did to support her cousin. The idea revolves around an overshadowed and neglected girl whose light she cannot see for herself. I genuinely like the concept, however, the portrayals of this theme wasn’t written in a way I hoped it was.
To be honest, mahirap siyang mabasa kasi most of the time it felt as though the characters were linear—they did not have much depth. It felt as if she was just spouting “heartbreaking” or rather “inspiring lines” for herself and for the readers. But here, she could hardly apply her words to herself. I’m guessing that it was supposed to make her character much more complex but I fear that the delivery of the idea had fallen short in terms of grammar and continuous storytelling. :(
BUT ! aside from that, I like Pau’s character, but Gio did wonders for me. Though… once again… I felt the lack of details, or rather, of in depth analysis about Gio and Pau. They didn’t seem that in love at first, rather, it seemed rushed. Them as a couple… just seemed off to me. Ang cute ng dialogues nila I must say, it really gets you the feeling of being a high school student once more !
Pero overall, everything felt rushed. The way they got back together? I wish they communicated, in a more efficient way. Because as the story progressed their love just felt unrealistic 3
September 29, 2025
Gio honestly carried everyone, lmao. He was the one and only character in the entire series who actually felt properly developed, I don’t care 🤷🏻♀️. Gio and Pau’s relationship, on the other hand, didn’t stand out at all. I wasn’t convinced that Paulene was truly in love with Gio—it honestly came across like a one-sided love 😭. Gio would’ve been better off alone, or just dating literally any other woman, I would celebrate if Zaf and Gio just date each other, they had a much, much better chemistry
July 2, 2023
No comment. Just Hate the Mother.
July 26, 2022
Since the beginning of the series, Gio had been one of my most favorite, anticipated, and absolutely adored characters. I'd known him as a mischievous, charismatic, and likable character, so seeing him act all smitten was very fresh and unique for me. He's so nice and genuine, and he never played with Pau's feelings. He knows what he wants and says it right away, no mixed signals!! I adore the way he expresses his affection. It's so sweet to see him defenseless and open to someone; he's such a lovely character. He brings the readers excitement and comfort.
Pau's character was also appealing. Her lack of a positive self-image, as well as her insecurities and desire to please everyone, were all very relatable to me. She could be perplexing and irritating at times, but given her circumstances, I can't blame her. It's sad how much we dislike and reject other women for the sake of other people's validation, and this book addresses that very well.
This book will teach you how to accept yourself and be at ease with your own personal growth. How we should not seek validation from others and base our happiness on their opinions. The importance of healthy coping and how loving someone entails forgiving them and how We don't need tpo publicly shame everyone who wrongs us!! we should be better than that!!
In my opinion, the romance in this one was too fast-paced and rushed. The problems were not thoroughly discussed, and the ending felt short and lacking, but it was still a great book and a great read showcasing Gio and Pau's beautiful and genuine love(*˘︶˘*).｡*♡
Pau's character was also appealing. Her lack of a positive self-image, as well as her insecurities and desire to please everyone, were all very relatable to me. She could be perplexing and irritating at times, but given her circumstances, I can't blame her. It's sad how much we dislike and reject other women for the sake of other people's validation, and this book addresses that very well.
This book will teach you how to accept yourself and be at ease with your own personal growth. How we should not seek validation from others and base our happiness on their opinions. The importance of healthy coping and how loving someone entails forgiving them and how We don't need tpo publicly shame everyone who wrongs us!! we should be better than that!!
In my opinion, the romance in this one was too fast-paced and rushed. The problems were not thoroughly discussed, and the ending felt short and lacking, but it was still a great book and a great read showcasing Gio and Pau's beautiful and genuine love(*˘︶˘*).｡*♡
April 6, 2023
all I can say is well deserved ang happy ending. HAHAHAHHAHA pero my heart aches for gagio nung time na nag break sila ni pau☹️☹️☹️ alam mo yun di ko magawang magalit kay pau dahil gusto niyang itago si gio, pero naawa parin ako kay gio tho. Feel ko unconsciously na tthreatened si Mila kay Paulene tuwing mayroong nagkakagusto kay pau dati dahil nga dun sa family issues niya. Ayaw na ayaw ko talaga yung way nang pag handle niya nung situation that time. Why do u need to post pa a video kung pwede nalang kayo mag usap ni paulene diba? I admit na mali yung pagkasabi ni paulene kay Mila na “kasi aagawin mo siya sakin” someting ganon pero kasi mali rin si Mila na imbes you talked to her kailangan mo pa mag rant sa public para ano? They will be the one to solve your problem? Edi ano nangyare kay pau? She was HARASSED physically, emotionally, and verbally. I know naman na nag sisi ka and gumawa ka pa ng public apology years later pero yung trauma na binigay mo kay pau? Isa pa yung nanay ni pau e mukhang pera favoritism si gago 😆 pero ayun ang cute sa BOC nung wedding scene nila hehehehehehe pero kabado bente nung akala ko may relationship si xien at gio HHAAHAHAHAHHAHA dun palang naiiyak na ako knowing napuntahan nila yung korea na dream country nila pau at gio HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA jealousy is in the air. Ayun travel buddies lang pala😣😣 pero thanks to xien GURL YOU’RE THE BEST THANK YOU FOR HELPING GIO🩷🩷 AND FOR PAULETTA YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL IM SO PROUD OF WHAT YOU BECOME💜💜💜
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May 29, 2025
There love story bring me to the edge of kilig and at the same time heart attack. I remember holding my hands close to my chest when i read that gio was kneeling in-front of xien.
Anyways…i learned new lessons in life again through reading this masterpiece, i have never loved myself even more. Paulitta Jayne Angeles San Pedro, thank you for sharing your journey with us. Indeed a beautiful girl knows how to spot a beautiful girl, i love you Gio. Walang anumang katumbas ang pag mamahal ko sa’yo, thank you for reassuring pau at the same time you are reassuring me that even tho my flaws are seen by many, most of them still acknowledge how i am inside. I can’t thank ate alluringly enough for writing such wonderful masterpiece. I love— i stan you.
Anyways…i learned new lessons in life again through reading this masterpiece, i have never loved myself even more. Paulitta Jayne Angeles San Pedro, thank you for sharing your journey with us. Indeed a beautiful girl knows how to spot a beautiful girl, i love you Gio. Walang anumang katumbas ang pag mamahal ko sa’yo, thank you for reassuring pau at the same time you are reassuring me that even tho my flaws are seen by many, most of them still acknowledge how i am inside. I can’t thank ate alluringly enough for writing such wonderful masterpiece. I love— i stan you.
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November 23, 2025
I really loved this story!! It really shows the ugly side of relationship especially when you're insecure.
Paulene was such a complex character which really represented those girls na sobrang insecure sa sarili nila and you just cannot change it really easily. (I hate those people who hated Paulene in this book, they really represent those antagonists in the book). Meanwhile, Gio also had a really valid reason to not be civil towards Paulene when they broke up. I only gave it 4 stars 'cause like other stories of alluringli, the ending is kinda rushed... It really didn't capture the feels in my insides; the ending of the story was so badly transitioned. Nevertheless, I love the author and her stories.
Paulene was such a complex character which really represented those girls na sobrang insecure sa sarili nila and you just cannot change it really easily. (I hate those people who hated Paulene in this book, they really represent those antagonists in the book). Meanwhile, Gio also had a really valid reason to not be civil towards Paulene when they broke up. I only gave it 4 stars 'cause like other stories of alluringli, the ending is kinda rushed... It really didn't capture the feels in my insides; the ending of the story was so badly transitioned. Nevertheless, I love the author and her stories.
June 30, 2022
This is probably the lightest book in the Senior Series, but obviously since Etienne was here it wasn't really.. but still I love it sm! I love Paulene and her assets. She so soft-hearted and kind and a fellow kpop stan!! ACKKKKK Gio, our greenest flag of all, I LOVE HIM SM. They both deserve each other and I'm so gladd they learned to love themselves first before each other. Thank you sm ate Li for giving us a book that talks about self-love. Reminder!! You can be beautiful without being perfect!! Embrace Your Assets. I stan this book!! <3
February 21, 2023
This was much more heavier than Pursuing Our Freedom. I WAS OVERTHINKING AND SHIZ.
HAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU PAU & GAGIO
Once again, Miss Adeliya has done it again and almost cracked my heart and sewed it back together again.
Another one that I read in one sitting :>>
This book really made me rethink about my standards for men. I actually would now go for someone who is clear about their intentions rather than someone who doesn't want to admit what they feel.
I'm so happy for Pau & Gio <3
Isang araw ko lang 'to binasa grabe.
HAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU PAU & GAGIO
Once again, Miss Adeliya has done it again and almost cracked my heart and sewed it back together again.
Another one that I read in one sitting :>>
This book really made me rethink about my standards for men. I actually would now go for someone who is clear about their intentions rather than someone who doesn't want to admit what they feel.
I'm so happy for Pau & Gio <3
Isang araw ko lang 'to binasa grabe.
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July 21, 2024
I was kind of annoyed kay Pau. I know she's insecure and had struggles, but I can't help but feel second-hand embarrassment sa mga decisions nya. Also nabitin ako ng sobra sa dulo. Ganun na yun? Sana pinahaba naman ni author yung life nila after marriage. This story was still melancholic, and I shed a few tears. Very light read lang kaya I finished it in one sitting. It was still good but I'm expecting more.
I stan you, Gio.
If you relate sa struggles ni Pauline. I love you. You're beautiful. You're enough. Keep going, little reader. 💗
I stan you, Gio.
If you relate sa struggles ni Pauline. I love you. You're beautiful. You're enough. Keep going, little reader. 💗
March 18, 2022
GIO IS THE STANDARD. he has every trait you’d want in a man. i relate to paulene sm. i understand were shes coming from and how it affected her relationships w others. she doesn’t deserve what shes gone through :/ i can also relate her love for BTS #seokjinbias. there were such cute moments in this book but the end was heartbreaking. literally cried from this book. hated paulene a little bit for how he treated gio but it was understandable and the character development of both was so good.
December 17, 2024
This book definitely resonates with me as someone na super insecure din with myself. I love how realistic Pau’s character was and how understanding Gio is sa kanya. However, I think that it could have been executed in a better way, especially dun sa pag address sa problems din ni Gio. Sobrang lacking, for me, yung POV niya. There were a lot of questions left unanswered, which could have completed the essence of the book, not just in Pau’s POV. Yun lang masasabi ko HAHA.
January 17, 2025
Mygawddd sorry to judge but kalaitoy ang ending! Daw gin dali dali lang ni Author T.T HUHUHUHU nano ina man. Waay manlang naakigan ang mader ni Gio saiya inubra. Waay natagaan hustisya ang story mismo T.T what in the world is this authornim? The Story is good, the plot is good. Ang ending lang gid ya ang hindi giving HUHUHUHUHU T.T waay na, maubra nalang ko ending nga akon.
November 20, 2025
really liked this when it was on-going. read it again and i felt like gio was able to shine more sa other books than in his own, though his character was consistent. i found the shoelaces one funny and heartbreaking lol
December 4, 2021
Pau and Gio's journey made me realise how important self love and appreciation is. I'm happy with how their characters developed and changed over time.
March 30, 2022
i really love this story! i really like how miss li made awareness of people's insecurities about their appearance. and i also like how gio loves paulene and her beautiful flaws
April 1, 2022
Light. I loveee the characters
May 30, 2022
GIO MY BB !!!!! SUPER SUPER GREEN FLAG PLS 🫶
June 19, 2022
GIO became the standard he was straightforward and didn't give Pauletta any other signals
May 2, 2023
i will never stop saying this: gio deserves better. he’s literally the standard
August 24, 2023
hindi ko masyadong nagustuhan yung bandang ending kasi parang minadali :((
April 8, 2024
giorgion deserves so much better 🗣️🗣️
May 22, 2024
I LOVE IT, MIGHT BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE SENIORS SERIES STORIES (BESIDES POF)
Nakulangan lang ng konti sa POV ni Gio🥲
Nakulangan lang ng konti sa POV ni Gio🥲
June 3, 2024
Ugh, love it! First ever story na nakita ko sa wp na may flaw ‘yung mc!
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