Here’s another PSICOM published Wattpad inspired book worth reading
for those of us who can relate to light, romantic, although somewhat cheesy rom-com
stories – Campus Royalties by Purpleyhan.
I read about 2/3 of the book one busy Sunday visiting graves
of my fathers (in-law and biological) on a post Halloween weekend. I only got
to finish the remaining 1/3 of the book recently. The first 2/3 was slow paced
so the remaining 1/3 was somewhat forcibly led fast towards the finale. The
entire book has only covered about 2 collegiate semesters from June to February
and not even an entire year. There was a happy ending of course but I
appreciate other books which have extended chapters all the way till the characters
are married or even with their own kids.
Why Campus Royalties?
By the way, the book is called thus because the story takes
place in Kingdom University where Campus Royalties (Princes and Princesses) are
selected based on wit and beauty.
Lessons Learned
Apparently, if I dig deeper enough, there are lessons y’all
youngsters can learn from the book albeit love, court, and relationship in
nature.
1. Never make a toy/game/entertainment of anyone, especially
in love. Although the hero and heroine’s love story started and developed this
way, I’m still morally obliged to question anyone’s morality for making a fool
out of someone in love. Boom! I feel like thunders are bellowing! Forgive me, I’m
a sinner! :D
2. Assumption is the mother of all screw ups. Excuse the
lingo but true enough, when the heroine, Tiffany “Steff” Damian was assuming
that Ian Darryl Garcia didn’t like her and only used her to forget his ex, she
screwed up. So it’s best to stop being presumptuous and make clarifications for
anything you don’t understand.
3. Don’t be a stalker! Both characters were and it only
delayed the inevitable (happy ending at least). Stalking cuts off your tongue too
(though not literally). It’s better to communicate than stalk!
4. Listen. When you stalk, make sure to listen to every single
word so you don’t miss anything. The same applies to statements. Don’t cut off
what the significant other is saying. Let him or her explain it all.
What I Love
Apart from the lessons above, I the love the finale; the February
Fest bash was indeed a blast. It was phenomenal, sensational, and was the
perfect way for our prince and princess to finally come out clean with their
love for each other. The epilogue wherewith the guy sort of summarizes everything
was a smart choice although he missed one chapter, the part where he admitted that
she was indeed his toy at first but – (she cut him off while trying to explain).
The song choices were also ideal and match the characters,
story as a whole, and every chapter where a song is featured.
What I Didn’t Like
I think I mentioned this at the beginning of the post. I
hate villainous characters too but oh well; no story is worth the drama without
them.
All in All
Back in college, I’ve never liked romantic stories and
appreciated the gloomy or gothic more. This book makes me reminisce old college
days and what I’ve missed. I now appreciate even cheesy rom-coms and would be a
fan of young love if I could turn back time.
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