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162 reviews

Face Shield Nation by Gideon Lasco

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

Midnights With You by Clare Osongco

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Entwined by Miel Salva, Khiara Laurea

lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

Cándido's Apocalypse by Nick Joaquín

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up this book, but it certainly wasn’t this (even though the blurb laid it out clearly, lol). And surprisingly, I liked it. Bobby’s story was both poignant and disturbing, leaving an unsettling feeling that lingered long after I closed the book. This was my first encounter with Nick Joaquin’s writing, and it definitely won’t be my last.

The Balikbayan Artist by Eileen R Tabios

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Mass Murders by Budjette Tan, Kajo Baldisimo

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Unreported Murders by Budjette Tan, Kajo Baldisimo

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Murder on Balete Drive by Budjette Tan, Kajo Baldisimo

adventurous challenging dark informative tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Lucia Dreaming by Lucia Asul

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Officially a favorite graphic novel, not just of the year, but of all-time. I never thought I'd cry in a horror-themed story about nightmares but I did. This has my heart.

*brb will sob in the corner*

11:30 to Baguio by Vaughn Tan

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

WHAT A BOOK.

Illustration, plot, twists, atmosphere — 10/10. My jaw was on the floor throughout the story. I had chills all over my body.

Freaking scary ass sh*t