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A review by rovie_reads
Wicked as You Wish by Rin Chupeco
4.0
I decided to pick Wicked As You Wish because The Bone Witch Trilogy, from the same author is one of my most favorite reads from last year.
I understand why some people may struggle a bit with the story and world building, but let me say this: I am really proud to have read and to be represented in a book like this as a Filipino. All those Filipino references from agimat and adobo to the abaniko and Katipuneros are so great (and a character who swears in Tagalog? Woah.) Knowing that readers across the globe get to have a glimpse of our culture brings me immense happiness. It showed the typical Filipino family dynamics and hospitality, and I dare you not to laugh and admire the rest or the Makilings.
I admit that the first few pages of the book was kind of hard to grasp, added to the fact that I was not in the right headspace to consume such magical elements, I decided to pause my reading. Then later this month, I pick it up again and once I read about the Bandersnatch, everything was fun and easy to follow. Kensington is my favorite!
I am used to reading fantasy books and I like how magical realism made me feel and think. The fairy tale references and the overall vibe of the book was whimsical and I absolutely had a great time. Not to mention the funny chapter names!
Overall, I am more thrilled to read the rest of Rin's books. And here's to more Filipino representations on our books!
I understand why some people may struggle a bit with the story and world building, but let me say this: I am really proud to have read and to be represented in a book like this as a Filipino. All those Filipino references from agimat and adobo to the abaniko and Katipuneros are so great (and a character who swears in Tagalog? Woah.) Knowing that readers across the globe get to have a glimpse of our culture brings me immense happiness. It showed the typical Filipino family dynamics and hospitality, and I dare you not to laugh and admire the rest or the Makilings.
I admit that the first few pages of the book was kind of hard to grasp, added to the fact that I was not in the right headspace to consume such magical elements, I decided to pause my reading. Then later this month, I pick it up again and once I read about the Bandersnatch, everything was fun and easy to follow. Kensington is my favorite!
I am used to reading fantasy books and I like how magical realism made me feel and think. The fairy tale references and the overall vibe of the book was whimsical and I absolutely had a great time. Not to mention the funny chapter names!
Overall, I am more thrilled to read the rest of Rin's books. And here's to more Filipino representations on our books!