A review by ciarazard
Song of the Mango and Other New Myths by Vida Cruz

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Some stories were definitely a hit or a miss for me. Overall though I am ecstatic that we get to have more books like this. I, for one, have always been OBSESSED with mythology growing up (Greek, Egyptian, Japanese, etc.) but used to have zero to minimal access to Philippine-related resources.

That being said, I still had to power through Song of the Mango and Other New Myths; hence, the rating. Writing-wise, it wasn't bad. But it was nothing to write home about, either.