A review by katrin_loves_books
A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic: An Anthology by Anna Tan

adventurous emotional mysterious

3.75

This was an interesting anthology from a country we don’t often hear from in terms of literature. I was particularly interested in this book because I’m half Indonesian and am always partial to read more stories set in Southeast Asia. As is often the case with anthologies, we connect to some stories more than others. But I thought it was an entertaining read, and a good introduction to Malaysian mythology and folklore - although I’m not sure if someone who’s not familiar with the region might need more context regarding certain terms and language. My favorite stories were The Fiery Tale of Embun and the Prince and the first one about the shapeshifter. I felt that they could be turned into full-length fantasy novels and find a devoted readership! 

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!!