BOOK REVIEW: Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King

Of the many things that fascinate me, short and powerful books are on top of the list. "Everybody Sees the Ants" truly called to me and I bet would lure anyone who have experienced shit in their life to devour it in one go. A. S. King has the sleight of hand in delivering a…

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AN EXCERPT: WinterDream by Chantal Gadoury

Now that the cold breeze is sweeping the season's nights, it's just about the right time for a warm cup of coffee, snow globes, cheery music, and a wonderful tale to devour. Chantal Gadoury just concocted one straight from her cauldron. Here's your chance to have a sneak peak at this new book she is…

TULA: Hubs World Annihilated

Muli pa bang makasasambit itong piping nagpupumilit, ngayong ang tinatangi'y tangay na sa isang mundong banyaga kung saan alikabok ay pinananawan ng mahika, mga bitui'y naninimdim at nagdurusa. Kung ang lahat ay sawa na sa digmaan ng nagsasalungat na diwa, nag-uunahan galaw ng bawat isa sa ritmong ubod ng pakla at ang paru-parong aking kinalinga'y…

BOOK REVIEW: Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean

Brimming with rich Japanese myths and legends, Emiko Jean cuts through a fantastical landscape as she breathes life to yokai and humans alike in her new book dubbed Empress of All Seasons. This book is flourishing with meandering tales of deities, supernatural creatures, and royals as they find truths in the pursuit of their individual…

BOOK REVIEW: The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

FLIP: A recluse town sporting a spooky atmosphere and a magical history. CHECK! FLIP: Three sisters drowned centuries ago resurface from the water every year to possess three girls. CHECK! FLIP: Annual killing spree. CHECK! FLIP: Instalove, romance, and more romance! A big NO! The Wicked Deep is painfully unwicked. I was in for the…

TULA: Linlangin

Ipakita mo... ang mukhang nabahiran ng sigwa at pandayin ang panahon, nang sa kuta'y maititigib ang tuwa't ang giliw ay maipadama. Ipadama mo... ang rurok na ninanais at pagkatapos ay iyong maipipinid ang pintong kukupkop, sa panambitang pilit iparirinig. Iparinig mo... ang tinig na sa aki'y hahaplos at waring walang hanggang maibabayubay ang mga alaalang…

BOOK REVIEW: The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

This book is quite difficult to review.  There was so much that I can't seem to wrap my mind around what I want to talk about. Black. Gray. White. Red. Colors that bleed and blot each other. A beautiful chaos. Following her mother's suicide, Leigh Chen Sanders knows without a doubt that her mother turned into…