The Day She Said Goodnight

I recently finished reading The Day She Said Goodnight by Owwsic. I read this after watching this video by AnakNiRizal on her Tales of Demi YouTube channel. I was instantly hooked by the bad boy meets sick girl plot, and it was supported by solid Taglish storytelling.

The novel was memorable not just because of its appealing storyline, but because I was able to empathize with Rome, the male protagonist whose first person POV was moving and direct to the point. The storytelling may have a predictable plot, but Owwsic managed to craft one that was far from cheesy and pitiful through Rome’s POV. I liked it, and it definitely hit me hard.

I learned the following lessons from The Day She Said Goodnight:

  1. Life is too short, so make each moment count

  2. Love makes life more meaningful

  3. Success is best achieved through hard work and healthy collaboration

I highly recommend this book if you like romance novels that will tug your heartstrings while reminding you of the meaning of life.

You may access The Day She Said Goodnight on Wattpad.

So, This Is Youth

I recently finished reading So, This is Youth on Wattpad. It was written by AnakNiRizal, who is my favorite writing teacher on YouTube. I read this novel before I turned 35, and I must say that it was filled with life lessons on growing up, learning for its own sake, and moving on.

Here are some of the lessons I have learned from reading So, This is Youth:

  1. Getting older does not mean getting wiser

  2. The whole point of school is to teach you how to continue learning how to learn

  3. Money does not buy happiness and fulfillment, but it can be the means to pay for an education, to support worthy causes, and to invest in oneself

  4. Life begins when we realize what we are made of

I recommend this novel if you are a fan of inspirational yet numerous writing. You will definitely enjoy this light yet insightful read.

You may access this complete novel on Wattpad.

Life is Too Short

Today, I finished reading Wake Up, Dreamers by Filipina author AnakniRizal. I first discovered her on Youtube, and instantly became hooked on her vlogs. I enjoy watching her videos because she teaches writing. As someone who is currently in the process of self-publishing my book, I am really inspired by her techniques.

She teaches systems the she has personally tried and tested, and her success speaks for itself. And after reading two of her novels, I have observed that she inserts inspirational and motivational content in her works. Even though I am turning 35 in a few days, I still feel young after reading her books.

Here are some of the lessons that I have learned from reading So, This is Youth and Wake Up, Dreamers by AnakniRizal:

  1. Life is too short

  2. Life is full of possibilities

  3. Education does not end upon graduation

  4. Age is just a number. It is never too late to make things happen for you

  5. Always believe in yourself even if no one else believes in you

  6. Success is following your heart and taking action on your dreams

Please buy Wake Up, Dreamers here and access So, This is Youth here! You will definitely learn a thing or two from these novels and support an up and coming author in the process.

Happy reading!