The Difficult Loves of Maria Makiling

I like to read books I could never have written. In this case, I don’t know Filipino or Canadian culture from the inside out. I also don’t write a lot of humor, especially not the zany, snappy wit that makes this novella a delight. A young woman falls in love, and a pattern seems to be emerging that......more

Daft, entertaining, and unexpectedly wise in the ways of love and friendship - not my usual taste tonally, but a madcap mash-up of Filipino mythology, Canadian culture and geekery that I inhaled. 3.5 stars......more

This novella reminds me of Terry Pratchett - extremely funny, well plotted with characters you really like and yet explores good and bad human behaviour in relationships as well as a fusion of Filipino and Canadian culture and mythology - prepare to laugh out loud and think about if Full review - htt......more

This is a brilliant, subversive, action packed, and hilarious novella that brings old Filipino myths to a new and modern audience. Maria is the bomb, almost literally.......more

I loved reading this book. I don't normally read books about loves, difficult or otherwise, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked it up. My previous experiences didn't matter as this story is quite unique, and it was so much fun to read! The characters are interesting, the dialogue is witty......more