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tessisreading2's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun, sweet novella: our hero and heroine romp through Paris while bantering back and forth (complete with Shakespeare and Clueless quotes) and eventually end up... well, you'll have to read it to find out. The ending felt a little rushed, with family problems disposed of with a couple of sentences, but over all a delightful read.
shealea's review against another edition
4.0
Although I initially felt overwhelmed by all the names being tossed around (which is the natural response to meeting a big family, in my opinion), every Capras sibling had a distinct and dynamic personality, and by the end of the book, I just wanted to learn more about all of them! Plus, I thought it was fantastic how the Capras family effectively represented the essence of a Filipino family.
Quite frankly, what I loved the most about Chasing Mindy was not the romance aspect, which basically constituted the primary plot of the story. Instead, what I loved the most about Chasing Mindy was the dynamic, multi-layered character growth of both Mindy and Javier as individuals – watching them both navigate and negotiate between who they are outside of the shadows of other people and who they can be, in order to figure out whom they want to become. Underneath their personal battles with inner demons lies a really powerful and empowering message which, I think, can resonate deeply with everyone.
Chasing Mindy is a cute, heartwarming romance set in one of the most magical places in the world and manages to thoughtfully explore struggles with self-image and self-identity. Carla de Guzman’s latest book is definitely a read I’d recommend, especially to people, like myself, who still have tons of shit to figure out.
Quick disclosure: I received a digital advanced reader’s copy (ARC) of Chasing Mindy from the author herself in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Carla de Guzman!
Quite frankly, what I loved the most about Chasing Mindy was not the romance aspect, which basically constituted the primary plot of the story. Instead, what I loved the most about Chasing Mindy was the dynamic, multi-layered character growth of both Mindy and Javier as individuals – watching them both navigate and negotiate between who they are outside of the shadows of other people and who they can be, in order to figure out whom they want to become. Underneath their personal battles with inner demons lies a really powerful and empowering message which, I think, can resonate deeply with everyone.
Chasing Mindy is a cute, heartwarming romance set in one of the most magical places in the world and manages to thoughtfully explore struggles with self-image and self-identity. Carla de Guzman’s latest book is definitely a read I’d recommend, especially to people, like myself, who still have tons of shit to figure out.
Quick disclosure: I received a digital advanced reader’s copy (ARC) of Chasing Mindy from the author herself in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Carla de Guzman!
rabbitrodney's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first book by this author but definitely won’t be my last! I loved the witty banter, the family dynamics and shenanigans Mindy had with her family, the eavesdropping on Javi and Mindy as they fell in love. *big sigh*
missanaalina's review against another edition
4.0
The 5th book under #romanceclass that I have read, and the first from the Author. Lucky enough to get an ARC copy of this one on the same day it was given. I always look forward to read one of Carla's book but whenever I plan to purchase one, I always end up getting other book from my ebook list. Hehe And so as my first time reader, I liked how she managed to make twist out of this one and how she sends kilig to the readers.
Just like the other reviewer, I was a bit overwhelmed by Mindy's family names, and I had a bit of struggle in the first chapter(it was just me,I think haha); or maybe because I was reading it while my Father was inside the OR, and by the time he's back in his room I was halfway through it. I can relate to Mindy, I've tried to travel alone just to escape the reality and to divert the thought that my Parents wanted me to be with the son of their friend. Although we used to be classmates in HS, I can still feel the sting coming out of me—and I cannot do it. I loved how she writes about Jas & Javi's family background; it's so Filipino-ish. And oh, I felt how Javi & Mindy enjoyed Paris TOGETHER. They brought me to Paris feeling a bit chilly because of what could possibly happen to the both of them. Javi's innocence made think that we should not judge according to their looks or stand in life. And Jasmine's perseverance to stand for what she wanted to do and she waned to happen to he life shows Woman Empowerment.
This one deserves nothing but honest review because Carla did a good job! Madaming kinilig! My drive to visit Paris increased because of these three! Damn, Paris!
Just like the other reviewer, I was a bit overwhelmed by Mindy's family names, and I had a bit of struggle in the first chapter(it was just me,I think haha); or maybe because I was reading it while my Father was inside the OR, and by the time he's back in his room I was halfway through it. I can relate to Mindy, I've tried to travel alone just to escape the reality and to divert the thought that my Parents wanted me to be with the son of their friend. Although we used to be classmates in HS, I can still feel the sting coming out of me—and I cannot do it. I loved how she writes about Jas & Javi's family background; it's so Filipino-ish. And oh, I felt how Javi & Mindy enjoyed Paris TOGETHER. They brought me to Paris feeling a bit chilly because of what could possibly happen to the both of them. Javi's innocence made think that we should not judge according to their looks or stand in life. And Jasmine's perseverance to stand for what she wanted to do and she waned to happen to he life shows Woman Empowerment.
This one deserves nothing but honest review because Carla did a good job! Madaming kinilig! My drive to visit Paris increased because of these three! Damn, Paris!
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