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A review by stitching_ghost
Song of the Mango and Other New Myths by Vida Cruz
4.0
I really enjoyed how the stories were sometimes intertwined and formed something more intricate but there is a couple of stories where I had to back track and reread because I wasn't sure what was going on this is the only reason it's not getting a 5 stars rating from me.
This collection exists at the intersection of something that feels both familiar and new, at least for me (I have only a very passing acquaintance with Filipino culture and folklore), like I've known these characters before, and I've known their circumstances, but I can't quite put my finger on where I've seen them before.
There are a few stories that would fit squarely into the urban fantasy genre with a Filipino twist, and I was particularly fond of these. Some of the stories left me wanting more and I would have definitely liked to spend more time in the universe Cruz has built.
Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through Booksirens in exchange for an honest review.
This collection exists at the intersection of something that feels both familiar and new, at least for me (I have only a very passing acquaintance with Filipino culture and folklore), like I've known these characters before, and I've known their circumstances, but I can't quite put my finger on where I've seen them before.
There are a few stories that would fit squarely into the urban fantasy genre with a Filipino twist, and I was particularly fond of these. Some of the stories left me wanting more and I would have definitely liked to spend more time in the universe Cruz has built.
Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through Booksirens in exchange for an honest review.