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jessiewinterspring's review
5.0
This is a sweet love story. The characters in this book were pretty likable, the way Ethan and Maylie’s interact was really cute and I find myself smiling many times. Their mild flirting from the beginning was so heartwarming and natural. (Kinilig talaga ako! Haha :D) The story was a great reminding of how it was to be young, the time when you were searching for what you want, and what you dream for your life.
That aside, the author managed to really make me feel that countryside vibe in the story. The scenery looked so romantic; I wish I was there with my own boyfriend, enjoying the rustic feel of the place. I was also reminded of things I nearly forgot for staying too long outside Philippines, like snacks that you normally find during festivals. I miss those days. Now I really want to visit Pila, Laguna one day :)
That aside, the author managed to really make me feel that countryside vibe in the story. The scenery looked so romantic; I wish I was there with my own boyfriend, enjoying the rustic feel of the place. I was also reminded of things I nearly forgot for staying too long outside Philippines, like snacks that you normally find during festivals. I miss those days. Now I really want to visit Pila, Laguna one day :)
sparklesandnargles's review
4.0
First things first (I'm the realest), I've said this before, but I'll say it again: I like authors who can write so well in Tagalog--and Amae surely did it well. She was able to create a story that's easy to understand, and she was able to string words in a heartfelt manner. The premise is simple but there's really more to it than that.
You know one thing that I really like about this story, though? It's the fact that it's simple, yet it will get through to you. I like it when the stories I read make me feel "kilig" without trying too hard, and this story did that.
ONE LOVELY SUMMER DAY is something that could happen to anyone. I guess, at some point, we've all been there: Some of our relatives have asked us to help out, to go to the province...you know the deal. But who knew that something so typical as that could actually lead to greater and grander things? Well, Maylie found out that it could actually happen.
I have to say that this story is pretty straightforward. In other words, walang pasikut-sikot. But, that doesn't mean that it doesn't hold its share of surprises, too. There are moments in this story when you'd really be like, so "kilig", and when you'd probably reminisce about your good old Highschool days, and there are also moments when you'd feel like whacking some of the characters in the head--because youngsters could really be complicated at times. It will hit you right in the feeeeels.
All on all, ONE LOVELY SUMMER DAY surely lives up to its title: it's something you shouldn't fail to read during one of these oh-so-hot but lovely summer days. It's the perfect companion to a boring day. It's short, sweet, and simple---and sometimes, that is all that you need.
You know one thing that I really like about this story, though? It's the fact that it's simple, yet it will get through to you. I like it when the stories I read make me feel "kilig" without trying too hard, and this story did that.
ONE LOVELY SUMMER DAY is something that could happen to anyone. I guess, at some point, we've all been there: Some of our relatives have asked us to help out, to go to the province...you know the deal. But who knew that something so typical as that could actually lead to greater and grander things? Well, Maylie found out that it could actually happen.
I have to say that this story is pretty straightforward. In other words, walang pasikut-sikot. But, that doesn't mean that it doesn't hold its share of surprises, too. There are moments in this story when you'd really be like, so "kilig", and when you'd probably reminisce about your good old Highschool days, and there are also moments when you'd feel like whacking some of the characters in the head--because youngsters could really be complicated at times. It will hit you right in the feeeeels.
All on all, ONE LOVELY SUMMER DAY surely lives up to its title: it's something you shouldn't fail to read during one of these oh-so-hot but lovely summer days. It's the perfect companion to a boring day. It's short, sweet, and simple---and sometimes, that is all that you need.
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