A review by krissyfied
Alternative Alamat: Stories Inspired by Philippine Mythology by Paolo Chikiamco

4.0

I grew up on fairy tales and I carried my love for folklore, fantasy, mythology, and all things phantasmagoria until young adulthood. This book sated my appetite for local folklore, and my only complaint is that I wish this book contained more stories. My favorites are Ana's Little Pawnshop on Makiling St. by Eliza Victoria, Beneath the Acacia by Celestine Trinidad, and Balat, Buwan, Ngalan by David Hontiveros. The new print version also contains a bonus story by Eliza Victoria, and I must mention here that I am her newest fan. I can't wait to read more of her stories.