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xyzeereads's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
chingwan7's review
4.0
Actual Ratings
Song of the Mango- 4.0/5.0
To Megan, with Half My Heart- /5.0
First Play For and by Tikbalang Triggers Uproar on Opening Night- 4.5/5.0
The Museum of Incomplete Statues- 3.0/5.0
Chosen Mother- 4.5/5.0
Voices in the Air- 3.5/5.0
In the Shadow of the Typhoon, Humans and Mahiwaga Cooperate for Survival- 4.25/5.0
Blushing Blue- 3.25/5.0
Ink: A Love Story- 3.0/5.0
Call of the Rimefolk- 4.75/5.0
Queen of Shards- 3.5/5.0
Child of Two Worlds- 4.75/5.0
How the Jungle Got Its Spirit Guardian- 4.25/5.0
Have Your #Hugot Harvested at This Diwata-Owned Cafe- 3.5/5.0
Odd and Ugly- 5.0/5.0
Average Rating: 3.95/5.0
Full review of every short story will release later on
Song of the Mango- 4.0/5.0
To Megan, with Half My Heart- /5.0
First Play For and by Tikbalang Triggers Uproar on Opening Night- 4.5/5.0
The Museum of Incomplete Statues- 3.0/5.0
Chosen Mother- 4.5/5.0
Voices in the Air- 3.5/5.0
In the Shadow of the Typhoon, Humans and Mahiwaga Cooperate for Survival- 4.25/5.0
Blushing Blue- 3.25/5.0
Ink: A Love Story- 3.0/5.0
Call of the Rimefolk- 4.75/5.0
Queen of Shards- 3.5/5.0
Child of Two Worlds- 4.75/5.0
How the Jungle Got Its Spirit Guardian- 4.25/5.0
Have Your #Hugot Harvested at This Diwata-Owned Cafe- 3.5/5.0
Odd and Ugly- 5.0/5.0
Average Rating: 3.95/5.0
Full review of every short story will release later on
pamshenanigans's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to the author and publisher for sharing with me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Off the bat, when I finished a few chapters, I thought to myself: “This kinda reminds me of Black Mirror but with Filipino myths and folklore.” And that’s what made this collection so intriguing and interesting for me. Each story has a different format and unique writing style but someone when you look at it as a whole, it is cohesive and consistent and still seemed like they’re written by one person.
I’ll have to admit though that the writing of 1 or 2 stories didn’t work for me and it felt like I was just powering through so I could get to the next story. But overall, the rest of the stories were really good.
I gave this anthology 4 stars and would recommend it to friends, especially Filipino readers, looking for a new and unique spin on Filipino myths and folklore.
Off the bat, when I finished a few chapters, I thought to myself: “This kinda reminds me of Black Mirror but with Filipino myths and folklore.” And that’s what made this collection so intriguing and interesting for me. Each story has a different format and unique writing style but someone when you look at it as a whole, it is cohesive and consistent and still seemed like they’re written by one person.
I’ll have to admit though that the writing of 1 or 2 stories didn’t work for me and it felt like I was just powering through so I could get to the next story. But overall, the rest of the stories were really good.
I gave this anthology 4 stars and would recommend it to friends, especially Filipino readers, looking for a new and unique spin on Filipino myths and folklore.
Check out the review on my channel: https://youtu.be/hf7MGQWagjw
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
sphynxreads's review
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed about half of the stories here as I found them to be quite unique and compelling while the rest I felt like I wasn't smart enough for. The author really showcases her writing chops and creativity in each story. Overall, I think where this anthology shines is how the author was able to mix fantasy with a lot thought-provoking, albeit sometimes heavy-handed, social commentary.
I enjoyed about half of the stories here as I found them to be quite unique and compelling while the rest I felt like I wasn't smart enough for. The author really showcases her writing chops and creativity in each story. Overall, I think where this anthology shines is how the author was able to mix fantasy with a lot thought-provoking, albeit sometimes heavy-handed, social commentary.
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