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Feather of Discord
Kale and Alonzo, along with six other teenagers, thought they were safe after they nearly drowned in a boating accident. However, this marked the beginning of the Tunggali, where eight gods descended and chose the survivors as vessels.
Sa kanilang pakikipagsapalaran, matutuklasan nila ang sumpa sa likod ng Tunggali at sa kanilang pagkakapili.
Amidst the battle for survival, Kale and Alonzo find themselves growing closer, strengthening their desire to protect each other.
The vessels are willing to risk everything to break the curse and to save those they love. But only one can survive to be granted a wish, a redemption, and the golden feather of discord.
Sa kanilang pakikipagsapalaran, matutuklasan nila ang sumpa sa likod ng Tunggali at sa kanilang pagkakapili.
Amidst the battle for survival, Kale and Alonzo find themselves growing closer, strengthening their desire to protect each other.
The vessels are willing to risk everything to break the curse and to save those they love. But only one can survive to be granted a wish, a redemption, and the golden feather of discord.
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October 19, 2024
Raw—Unedited Book Review: Feather of Discord by Ruru Mont
Warning! Spoilers Ahead.
My impression of the title is that, in my interpretation, the feather of discord symbolizes hope and rebirth or reincarnation.
This book is a coming-of-age fantasy story where Kale, Alonzo, and six more teenagers survived an incident, and they're candidates for the Feather of Discord.
It's a fantasy-drama light novel whose setting is a battlefield of Gods and Goddesses. The catch here is that it is about having titles of Gods and Goddesses based on Philippine Mythology and facing a challenge if they are a better candidate for the Feather of Discord.
It's Marvel, but the characters are from the Philippine Mythology. Also, Holy Grail but Philippine Mythology.
It has a zest of Hunger Games in a fantasy world with powers.
The dynamics of characters Kale and Alonzo.
Kale is a character I primarily relate to because he likes literature-creative writing, to be specific, and has an attitude of being quiet, isolated, and shy. He also has a crush on Alonzo, who is straight.
Alonzo, on the other hand, I thought this character was hateful, but he was undercover about his feelings- true feelings, where, in the end, he does like Kale too. There was a gender identity crisis on Alonzo that most of the queer or questioning can relate to.
Special Mention to Selene; she's a great friend of Kale's. I'll never forget her.
I also noticed the author used magical realism in his book, which divides the mortal and enchanted realms. However, there were two dimensions in one world where powers and supernatural phenomena may occur.
Kale was the God of the Moon (Bulan/Libulan), and Alonzo was the God of Death (Sidapa). In the context of Philippine Mythology, these two characters are lovers with a tragic ending.
The author did a fantastic job, especially in the ending. It made me sob. I love the concept where the God of Death cannot save Kale's soul but in the Epilogue.
The epilogue was the cherry on top. I was sobbing while reading the epilogue, and I had hopes that Alonzo would wish to some Gods that Kale would come back to life, and I screamed—literally.
Was Kale reincarnated or saved by some Gods? I'm not sure, based on what I understand from Alonzo's point of view. He saw kids riding on bicycles, and after an accident, Alonzo saved someone. Back then, Kale had a female sibling. This boy introduced himself as Kale, and I believe it's a reincarnation of past Kale—with the same name as the boy mentioned. It was a teary, happy ending that made me crave a sequel.
I need the sequel right now. I love the inspiration of the author's works; they are from Sidapa and Libulan/Bulan in Philippine Mythology, but some scholars believe they are hoax. (I don't know if it's true) From my perspective, I think not because when the Spaniards were not here in the Philippine islands, our pre-colonial ancestors worshiped gods and goddesses and also practiced paganism.
Then catholicism entered the Philippine archipelago, the religion changed drastically, and the practice of worshiping deities was banished.
Anyways, this story is such a fresh-air, modern retelling of Philippine Mythology-suitable for younger audiences, especially queer kids
Manifesting for the sequel, it should focus on the main character's background. Kale, the God of the Moon, and Alonzo, the God of Death, and their story grew. (Can be inspired by the story of the God of the Moon and The God of Death
The Archer's story is still a mystery.
Warning! Spoilers Ahead.
My impression of the title is that, in my interpretation, the feather of discord symbolizes hope and rebirth or reincarnation.
This book is a coming-of-age fantasy story where Kale, Alonzo, and six more teenagers survived an incident, and they're candidates for the Feather of Discord.
It's a fantasy-drama light novel whose setting is a battlefield of Gods and Goddesses. The catch here is that it is about having titles of Gods and Goddesses based on Philippine Mythology and facing a challenge if they are a better candidate for the Feather of Discord.
It's Marvel, but the characters are from the Philippine Mythology. Also, Holy Grail but Philippine Mythology.
It has a zest of Hunger Games in a fantasy world with powers.
The dynamics of characters Kale and Alonzo.
Kale is a character I primarily relate to because he likes literature-creative writing, to be specific, and has an attitude of being quiet, isolated, and shy. He also has a crush on Alonzo, who is straight.
Alonzo, on the other hand, I thought this character was hateful, but he was undercover about his feelings- true feelings, where, in the end, he does like Kale too. There was a gender identity crisis on Alonzo that most of the queer or questioning can relate to.
Special Mention to Selene; she's a great friend of Kale's. I'll never forget her.
I also noticed the author used magical realism in his book, which divides the mortal and enchanted realms. However, there were two dimensions in one world where powers and supernatural phenomena may occur.
Kale was the God of the Moon (Bulan/Libulan), and Alonzo was the God of Death (Sidapa). In the context of Philippine Mythology, these two characters are lovers with a tragic ending.
The author did a fantastic job, especially in the ending. It made me sob. I love the concept where the God of Death cannot save Kale's soul but in the Epilogue.
The epilogue was the cherry on top. I was sobbing while reading the epilogue, and I had hopes that Alonzo would wish to some Gods that Kale would come back to life, and I screamed—literally.
Was Kale reincarnated or saved by some Gods? I'm not sure, based on what I understand from Alonzo's point of view. He saw kids riding on bicycles, and after an accident, Alonzo saved someone. Back then, Kale had a female sibling. This boy introduced himself as Kale, and I believe it's a reincarnation of past Kale—with the same name as the boy mentioned. It was a teary, happy ending that made me crave a sequel.
I need the sequel right now. I love the inspiration of the author's works; they are from Sidapa and Libulan/Bulan in Philippine Mythology, but some scholars believe they are hoax. (I don't know if it's true) From my perspective, I think not because when the Spaniards were not here in the Philippine islands, our pre-colonial ancestors worshiped gods and goddesses and also practiced paganism.
Then catholicism entered the Philippine archipelago, the religion changed drastically, and the practice of worshiping deities was banished.
Anyways, this story is such a fresh-air, modern retelling of Philippine Mythology-suitable for younger audiences, especially queer kids
Manifesting for the sequel, it should focus on the main character's background. Kale, the God of the Moon, and Alonzo, the God of Death, and their story grew. (Can be inspired by the story of the God of the Moon and The God of Death
The Archer's story is still a mystery.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 19, 2024
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Solid 5 stars. My first Rurumont book experience. It is indeed like reading a manga in Tagalog. Tatlong beses, bilang na bilang ko... tatlong beses akong humagalpak dahil sa mga litanya ni Selene. The comedy balances out the serious tone of Philippine Mythology. I can't remember any other Filipino books that made me almost fell from my bed, laughing. And a modern BL version of Libulan and Sidapa? Come on! Sobrang ikli nga lang. And I'm still curious what happened to the archer. I wished I could have read more.
Solid 5 stars. My first Rurumont book experience. It is indeed like reading a manga in Tagalog. Tatlong beses, bilang na bilang ko... tatlong beses akong humagalpak dahil sa mga litanya ni Selene. The comedy balances out the serious tone of Philippine Mythology. I can't remember any other Filipino books that made me almost fell from my bed, laughing. And a modern BL version of Libulan and Sidapa? Come on! Sobrang ikli nga lang. And I'm still curious what happened to the archer. I wished I could have read more.
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