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First off, there‘s so much Filipino representation in this book. I loved it. The book captures so much of Filipino culture and family life. As a Filipino American, I found it very relatable (especially in regards to how stubborn Filipino mothers can be).

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/review-the-five-stages-of-courtin...

#ItTakesAllKinds Day 31: Reviewed this #GraphicNovel memoir for my guest curation over this March at Global Literature in Libraries Initiative (GLLI). It has elucidated with such compassion and thoughtfulness what intersectionality means; the fluidity of our cultural influences and resulting identities; and the many ways through which our multi-layered identities are challenged by the larger society. My review: https://wp.me/p7Q7pO-cc2

I was so excited to read this because it is based on Filipino mythology. I‘m Filipino and this is the first book I‘ve seen that draws from Filipino mythology. It did not disappoint.

The incorporation of Filipino mythology and culture were wonderfully done. There‘s no denying the Filipino influence.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/12/30/review-the-encantos-daughter/

3.5 ⭐️s
Lalani‘s oppressive life leads her to discover her courage, bringing restoration for multiple races and lands. Vignettes display the viewpoint of misunderstood creatures, and Lalani brings healing through identification and empathy for the cursed and forgotten. The story is strongly based on Filipino folklore which I appreciated learning about, & would have been a 5 star reading if the folklore had been more explained and made meaningful.

The best part of the story is the use of Filipino culture. It‘s so representative of it, particularly how nosy and meddling some Filipino ninangs and titas can be.

I also loved the characters. Lila, her friends, her family. I adored them all! They really made this a “cozy” mystery.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/10/13/review-murder-and-mamon-tita-rosi...

Here's my #OrangeStack for day 1 of the #AutumnPlease! photo challenge. I didn't realize I had so many orange books to choose from.

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I love that this book explores all of the main character‘s identities. Bobby is not only Filipino American, but also gay and lower income. He‘s also a huge comic book nerd. All of his identities intersect in a real and authentic way.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2023/07/31/review-chasing-pacquiao/

A collection of snapshots of life for Mexican American and Pilipino Americans in mostly Galveston Texas, this novel moves between characters to weave a community. The way the story built then receded felt rather like a hurricane, inevitable and uncertain at the same time.
It‘s a low pick for me, only because the number of characters made it hard to feel close to any, though elder Magdalena was my favorite.

With one of my first Passion Flowers 🌸

I love any book about chefs or cooking or restaurants. Throw in some spice and a good romance and it‘ll definitely keep my attention. ⭐️⭐️⭐️