Top 5 Sophisticated Jonaxx’s Female Lead Characters
Popularly known by her pen name Jonaxx, Jonahmae Pacala is still the most followed Wattpad author worldwide. She currently has 5.41 million Wattpad followers and in 2020, established her own reading application named Jonaxx Stories. Readers, particularly her fans who call themselves JSLs which stands for Jonaxx Stories Lovers can freely access and read her published and ongoing stories by downloading the said application.
Jonaxx and many of her stories gained various recognition placing her among the roster of best-selling Filipino authors. One of the things that ignited Jonaxx’s popularity was her way of devising her characters be they ideal or realistic. As her reader, the embodied sophistication of her female lead characters in the Costa Leona Series (CLS) always left me awestruck every after re-readings. Each character radiates energy sorting them as ‘people who will make you think twice before crossing the line’— maybe through their elegance, beauty, wit, or mindset.
All female lead characters, also known as Jgirls (short for Jonaxx girls), in the mentioned series, are sophisticated in their own unique ways. However, here are the Top 5 who conspicuously nailed it based on my preference:
5. Lucianna Almodovar of After The Chains
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A stouthearted and straightforward woman, Lucianna has her eyes set on her goals and refuses to settle for less. Although some readers may find her character cold-hearted and rigid, these attributes drew my attention to her. She is the type of woman who knows her value and does not think twice about leaving a situation. Especially where mistreatment is present or may jeopardize her—a thing very relatable to many as well as to me. Regardless of her intimidating aura, it is undeniable that she is among those strong independent women. Women who only seek validation from themselves.
4. Astherielle Seraphine Zaldua from What Lies Beneath The Sands
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Experiencing great manipulation by agreeing to pretend as someone else’s fiance in exchange for money for her education, Astherielle’s take on betrayal in a marriage made her character impactful. She explained that when a husband cheated on her wife, both the husband and the mistress were at fault. However, the one who swore at the altar, the husband, should be blamed more. Considering it is his responsibility to fulfill his holy promise, breaking it means his love only superficial. Aside from this, her selflessness was shown through her sense of accountability and assertion even in the things she did not choose to be involved in. On top of that, she gave the people who caused her misery a second chance. It was a constant reminder of how futile avenging is and that the best revenge is redeeming yourself.
3. Soleil Sierra Cervantes from The Sands of Time
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Soleil is the softest and prettiest female lead character in CLS for me. The way her features were described in the book, her magnificent beauty accompanied by her delicate move undoubtedly can mesmerize anyone—as evident in the plot. She was called “The Lady of the Light”. Thus fooling people as a sham healer of the religious scheme established by her father. It was a reason for tainting her reputation in their province. Despite growing up in this kind of environment, her wide perspective on various beliefs of people and how open she was in such discussions is impressive. After the tragic circumstance that freed her from his father’s cult, she persevered in finishing her studies and even graduated with honors. Like Astherielle, she is selfless to the extent of freeing the man she loves just to lessen someone’s torment.
2. Maria Emilia Galvez from The Sun’s Heartbeat
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The ever-elegant and alluring woman on top of the pinnacle of Alta society, Maria Emilia, or “Marem” for short, was misunderstood by many because of her arrogance. She obviously hates mediocrity, particularly in fashion, considering that she was raised in a luxurious life. Bold and unafraid of other people’s perceptions of her, she is forthright in expressing her sentiments. One can say she has this excessive beauty and wealth but lacks a good attitude.
She also appeared as a villain in the first installment of Jonaxx’s CLS, Scorching Love. Later, you will only fully understand her character upon reading her story, the last installment of CLS. In the book, it is surprising that there is behind the seemingly untouchable, epitome of elegance, and sought-after lady. There was a woman who kneeled and cried under the rain begging and like the waves on the shore, kept coming back to the man she loved.
1. Annaliese Tanja Juarez from Whispers of the Wind
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Annaliese flew to the north owing to the crime wrongly accused of her. She was also forced to leave both Costa Leona and her sick mother. But her mother died eventually after helping her escape, in pursuit of peaceful life. Through her persistence and intelligence, she managed to meet people who helped her thrive. Resulting in her finishing her studies and becoming a teacher. She prioritized her dreams more than anything and is invariably rational, characteristics that are worth admiring. Having a classy and elegant outlook on life, her moves are always calculated and grounded in sound decisions. Proving she is always confident in whatever she does, even in taking risks. Above all, she knows where to stand for herself.
