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Kuwentong Butsero
Dive into the gripping world of 'Kuwentong Butsero,' a compelling collection of modern thriller and transgressive short stories written in Filipino by J.L. Chua. With illustrations by Randy Valiente, this anthology pushes boundaries and explores dark corners of contemporary fiction. The book's striking cover design, featuring a bold silhouette against a red background with a yellow sun, hints at the intense narratives within. As noted by Efren R. Abueg in the cover quote, this collection is described as 'Matapang. Marahas. Madugo.' (Bold. Violent. Bloody.) - suggesting powerful, unflinching storytelling that challenges readers' expectations. Perfect for readers who appreciate edgy, contemporary Filipino literature and those seeking stories that venture beyond conventional boundaries. The collection promises to deliver thought-provoking narratives that examine the darker aspects of human nature through a distinctly Filipino lens.
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247 pages, Paperback
Published March 4, 2025
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November 30, 2025
*I finished this book a few months ago*
it's interesting how the best story in this collection is the one that seems to be lost thematically...
it's interesting how the best story in this collection is the one that seems to be lost thematically...
October 13, 2025
Violent and gruesome (affectionate)
September 10, 2025
This book is not for the faint of heart. From the very first story, ramdam mo na agad yung bigat—hindi lang basta gore or violence for shock value, pero yung tipong mapapaisip ka, “Bakit ganito? Bakit nangyayari to?” JL Chua really knows how to cut deep—literally and figuratively.
Each story feels like a punch in the gut. Hindi siya madaling basahin, to be honest. May mga eksenang sobrang disturbing, pero hindi siya basta-basta lang na pang-horror. It's layered with so much social commentary—about power, silence, and how broken systems push people to do unimaginable things. May mga parts na nainis ako, may parts na nalungkot ako, tapos may point din na napatanong ako sa sarili ko, “Kaya ko bang gawin yun kung ako yung nasa sitwasyon nila?” And that's the real horror, I think.
What I loved is how the stories don't just show brutality—they show humanity in its rawest, darkest form. And the writing? Ang galing. Chua's writing style is witty, sharp, and engaging—pero kahit ganun ka-witty, meron at meron ka pa ring mapupulot na aral sa bawat kuwento. Hindi lang basta shock factor, may kurot sa isip at sa puso. Plus, the illustrations by Randy Valiente add another layer to the experience—sobrang haunting.
Hindi siya basta-basta basahin, and honestly, it's probably not for everyone. But if you want something bold, unapologetic, and thought-provoking—yung tipong mabigat pero may tama—this is a must-read.
Each story feels like a punch in the gut. Hindi siya madaling basahin, to be honest. May mga eksenang sobrang disturbing, pero hindi siya basta-basta lang na pang-horror. It's layered with so much social commentary—about power, silence, and how broken systems push people to do unimaginable things. May mga parts na nainis ako, may parts na nalungkot ako, tapos may point din na napatanong ako sa sarili ko, “Kaya ko bang gawin yun kung ako yung nasa sitwasyon nila?” And that's the real horror, I think.
What I loved is how the stories don't just show brutality—they show humanity in its rawest, darkest form. And the writing? Ang galing. Chua's writing style is witty, sharp, and engaging—pero kahit ganun ka-witty, meron at meron ka pa ring mapupulot na aral sa bawat kuwento. Hindi lang basta shock factor, may kurot sa isip at sa puso. Plus, the illustrations by Randy Valiente add another layer to the experience—sobrang haunting.
Hindi siya basta-basta basahin, and honestly, it's probably not for everyone. But if you want something bold, unapologetic, and thought-provoking—yung tipong mabigat pero may tama—this is a must-read.
October 23, 2025
This book is for people who aren't afraid to be disturbed and challenged. If you're looking for lighthearted or comforting stories, Kuwentong Butsero might not be your cup of tea. Many have stated that it is "not for the faint of heart." However, if you enjoy fiction that confronts difficult truths and forces you to reflect, this collection is both powerful and timely, a must-have.
September 22, 2025
Paano nga ba maghiganti ang mga api? Kuwentong Butsero ni J.L. Chua, na may mga guhit ni Randy Valiente at inilathala ng Gadgad Press, ay isang koleksyon ng sampung maiikling kwento tungkol sa mga ordinaryong tao na biktima ng pang-aabuso, pagmamalupit, kasakiman at karahasan.
Malinis ang pagkakasulat – klaro at entertaining, smooth ang flow, satisfying ang mga climax, at higit sa lahat,mapapaisip ka - napapanahon ang mga paalala.
Pang-mature talaga ang librong ito. Yung unang drawing pa lang—isang hiniwa-hiwang katawan ng tao na may ulo ng baboy—ramdam mo na may lagim. Ganun nga sya, dark and foreboding: maraming kwento ang shocking at disturbing.
Ang tawag pala sa ganitong genre ay transgressive fiction—mga kuwentong ang mga karakter ay lumalabag sa norms at morals. Malupit at minsan nakakapangilabot, pero bawat kwento nakakapaisip: anong sakit ng lipunan ang ugat nito? Paano mananagot ang mga nang-aapi? Paano lalaban ang mga inaapi?
Genre-defying ang Kuwentong Butsero. May elemento ng contemporary fiction, horror, thriller, folk realism, meron pa palang tinatawag na dark realism, at may ilang bahagi parang sci-fi dystopian. Parang kakaiba pero tungkol sa pangkaraniwan.
Effective ang execution at cohesive ang buong collection—magkakaugnay ang mga tema- mga kwentong may kinalaman sa baboy na ulam at literal na paghiwa ng laman. Lahat nagpapakita ng madidilim at mabibigat na pinagdadaanan ng tao.
Nakakaintriga ang mga characters. Sila ay mga ordinaryong tao na iba-iba ang background, na nagkakapareho ng kapalaran na naghimok sa kanilang mag-resist at maghiganti. Nakakagulat, violent, entertaining Talaga. Nakakapangilabot at nakakabagag. At ang mahalaga, kapag pinagnilayan ang mga istorya, malinaw ang mensahe at call to action. Saang bahagi tayo ng Lipunan? Wala ba tayong tinatapakan? Paano ang gagawin natin sa mga nakikitang karahasan? May ambag ba tayo sa pagpapaunlad ng mga taong nangangailangan?
After reading, may halong awa at takot ka na rin sa baboy!
Minsan lang ako makatagpo ng ganitong klase ng libro—matapang, nakakakilabot, may saysay. Mahirap kalimutan kasi para syang tumatatak talaga.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended!
More thoughts (lifted from my Instagram caption)
“As long as there is violence in the world, there is violence in literature.” (A critic quoted in the book by JL Chua)
“Art imitates life.” (Originally attributed to Aristotle)
I have been itching to rave about Kuwentong Butsero since finishing it early last month for the Akdang Pinoy Readathon. Last August too, our book club @talkbookishtome had the privilege of hosting its author, JL Chua. I already knew this would be a book I would recommend nonstop, but that session cemented my support not only for JL, but also for illustrator Randy Valiente and their publisher, Gadgad Press.
In this reel, I talked at length about how engaging the book was in all its gritty and grimy urgency. Beyond its clever twists and fresh takes on realistic stories, the message is clear.
JL Chua writes for the oppressed— their stories that confront us with the illnesses of society we live with, witness, or hear about daily. Over the ten years he spent writing this collection, many were drawn from real observations and experiences. How much of it is truth is subject to what we believe. Yet, all of it feels familiar, in one way or another. So, what then do we do?
Both JL and Randy create and contribute meaningfully to the discourse on the human condition and the ways violence is perpetuated. Their work calls out abuse in all its forms. They are on a mission, and I count myself part of it.
I also have to highlight how JL used the Filipino language in a powerful and accessible way in these stories, and how Randy’s arresting illustrations reinforced the narratives. I am definitely in for more.
If you loved Ronaldo Vivo Jr.’s social commentary in Ang Bangin sa Ilalim ng Ating mga Tulay or the striking storytelling of Yvette Tan in Seek Ye Whre* and Insect Hag, you may want to see if this book is for you. ❤️
June 13, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this! I was blown away by how bloody and brutal the stories were. There were also illustrations in the book that added to the reading experience- it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
July 30, 2025
mukha nang impakta! para ko na ring nakita ang demonyo!
JL Chua did a good job making this disturbing and eye opening shorts. Nawa'y maraming pang makabasa nito at mahimok na maging kritikal sa kanilang paligid at magbasa. This got me out of my reading slump
JL Chua did a good job making this disturbing and eye opening shorts. Nawa'y maraming pang makabasa nito at mahimok na maging kritikal sa kanilang paligid at magbasa. This got me out of my reading slump
April 7, 2025
Kuwentong Butsero by JL Chua is a collection of short stories about people crossing their respective Rubicon, showing new manifestations of moral decay, or how people can lose their humanity in the worst ways, given certain circumstances.
Initially, I wanted to binge-read this in one sitting but that wasn’t possible for me. It’s emotionally and mentally taxing. The weakest stories for me were the first two. Medyo straightforward yung concept nila, parang warm-up lang for the rest. The remaining stories? Way more creative and intense.
My tipping point was Katay, the third story. Full disclosure—bumaliktad talaga sikmura ko. After that, sobrang natakam na ako sa mga sumunod na kwento. Alam niyo kung anong amazing kay Chua? While I don’t condone the crimes or horrors committed by his characters, and I’m sure neither does he, he somehow managed to humanize them. Fully fleshed out. Si JL Chua ay isang writer na nabuhay na sa mundo, do you get what I’m saying?
Naririnig ko sila sa boses nila, nakikita ko sila, nararamdaman ko sila, pati yung mga hinagpis nila.
I found myself rooting for them. Then I realized, ako din yun. I’m from the same mold. May Rubicon din ako. That’s the real horror. Not the violence, not the acts but the possibility that we could be any of them.
These stories force us to consider why some people end up doing what they do. And in doing so, it brings the conversation to the root cause—the system. That’s what makes this book brilliant.
Also, I just want to say, ang gaganda ng illustrations and artworks ni Sir Randy. It made the reading experience so much better. In fact, yung quality ng buong libro sobrang ganda. Hindi ka tinipid, worth it bilhin.
Initially, I wanted to binge-read this in one sitting but that wasn’t possible for me. It’s emotionally and mentally taxing. The weakest stories for me were the first two. Medyo straightforward yung concept nila, parang warm-up lang for the rest. The remaining stories? Way more creative and intense.
My tipping point was Katay, the third story. Full disclosure—bumaliktad talaga sikmura ko. After that, sobrang natakam na ako sa mga sumunod na kwento. Alam niyo kung anong amazing kay Chua? While I don’t condone the crimes or horrors committed by his characters, and I’m sure neither does he, he somehow managed to humanize them. Fully fleshed out. Si JL Chua ay isang writer na nabuhay na sa mundo, do you get what I’m saying?
Naririnig ko sila sa boses nila, nakikita ko sila, nararamdaman ko sila, pati yung mga hinagpis nila.
I found myself rooting for them. Then I realized, ako din yun. I’m from the same mold. May Rubicon din ako. That’s the real horror. Not the violence, not the acts but the possibility that we could be any of them.
These stories force us to consider why some people end up doing what they do. And in doing so, it brings the conversation to the root cause—the system. That’s what makes this book brilliant.
Also, I just want to say, ang gaganda ng illustrations and artworks ni Sir Randy. It made the reading experience so much better. In fact, yung quality ng buong libro sobrang ganda. Hindi ka tinipid, worth it bilhin.
April 7, 2025
𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: 𝐊𝐔𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐍𝐈 𝐉.𝐋. 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐀 𝐆𝐔𝐇𝐈𝐓 𝐍𝐈 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄
Nakakita ka na ba ng isang libro na may mga warning na kaagad sa kanilang blurb dahil sa mga tema na nakapaloob dito?
Libro na may elemento ng social injustices, dahas, dugo, pagyurak sa dangal ng isang tao at pambababoy?
Koleksyon ito ng 10 istorya na obra ng nasabing manunulat na tumatalakay sa "modernong lagim at kung paanong paanong binibigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga api na magsalita, mag-alsa , at maghimagsik.
Blurb pa lang ng librong ito bibigyan ka na ng sandamakmak na warning patungkol sa mga dapat mong i expect sa koleksyong ito.
Litaw sa librong ito ang kanyang pinaka tema - 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐘.
Ginamit itong representasyon sa lahat ng kanyang isinulat- mapa pisikal man, emosyonal, at pag uugali isang tao na kaaban-abang dahil, bawat istorya may inihahain syang bagong putahe ngunit totoo pa din sa pinakang sentral na tema.
Patungkol naman sa kanyang writing style, masasabi kong isa si Chua sa mga awtor na aking nabasa na may angking linis sa pagsulat at pagkatha ng istorya.
Tumagos sa akin ang nais ipabatid ng akdang ito na kapag naaabuso ang isang tao, nagreresulta ito sa mga desisyon na kahindik-hindik at makapaninindig balahibo.
Though lahat ng istorya ay nagustuhan ko ngunit ilan dito ang sadyang nagningning. Personal fave ko ang Barubal, Suwail, Ihaw at Katay
Bilang paglalahat, nagustuhan ko itong akdang ito at nirerekomenda ko sa mga mahilig sa crime fiction, gusto ng element ng gore at galit sa bulok na systema at pag aabuso sa karapatang pantao at social injustices
Solig na 5 star Read ito sa akin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nakakita ka na ba ng isang libro na may mga warning na kaagad sa kanilang blurb dahil sa mga tema na nakapaloob dito?
Libro na may elemento ng social injustices, dahas, dugo, pagyurak sa dangal ng isang tao at pambababoy?
Koleksyon ito ng 10 istorya na obra ng nasabing manunulat na tumatalakay sa "modernong lagim at kung paanong paanong binibigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga api na magsalita, mag-alsa , at maghimagsik.
Blurb pa lang ng librong ito bibigyan ka na ng sandamakmak na warning patungkol sa mga dapat mong i expect sa koleksyong ito.
Litaw sa librong ito ang kanyang pinaka tema - 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐘.
Ginamit itong representasyon sa lahat ng kanyang isinulat- mapa pisikal man, emosyonal, at pag uugali isang tao na kaaban-abang dahil, bawat istorya may inihahain syang bagong putahe ngunit totoo pa din sa pinakang sentral na tema.
Patungkol naman sa kanyang writing style, masasabi kong isa si Chua sa mga awtor na aking nabasa na may angking linis sa pagsulat at pagkatha ng istorya.
Tumagos sa akin ang nais ipabatid ng akdang ito na kapag naaabuso ang isang tao, nagreresulta ito sa mga desisyon na kahindik-hindik at makapaninindig balahibo.
Though lahat ng istorya ay nagustuhan ko ngunit ilan dito ang sadyang nagningning. Personal fave ko ang Barubal, Suwail, Ihaw at Katay
Bilang paglalahat, nagustuhan ko itong akdang ito at nirerekomenda ko sa mga mahilig sa crime fiction, gusto ng element ng gore at galit sa bulok na systema at pag aabuso sa karapatang pantao at social injustices
Solig na 5 star Read ito sa akin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 21, 2025
As the title suggests, it is a series of stories that captures the butchering of “meat” or butchering a concept. It gives the readers the impression that too much can kill. Suppose the events create massive triggers to the very core of the characters that result in terrible endings. The way it happened, it was unexpectedly a sinister way of death. The stories are hard to describe; rather, it has the various settings of social status, whereas it simply shows the ingenuity of the plot twist in each story.
Some would say a few pages of a novel are a hit or miss, and the Dinuguan gives a different set of emotions—fear, shock, confusion, and sadness. That indeed is what makes the whole of this book worth reading. As I mentioned, it captures the different facets of life. Each story depicts not only the gore and brutality of events but also the satire of some social issues that we face. It has the power to strike up officials, cybersecurity crimes, body dysphoria, and others.
Personally, Laman is my favorite story. It is the reality that is happening in the world. It gives us the idea to ponder how safe we are when dealing with the Internet. How sure are we that our gadgets are not spying on us, with less studying of the behavior of our brains? How safe are our identities over our clicks and views? And moreover, with the rise of AI, it is quite hard to determine what is real and what is not.
All the stories Sir JL made have their own unique way of giving the reader some kind of shock and fear of the unknown. With the goriness through the concept of meat, it might give you that little wonder of—kakain pa ba pa ng Karne?
Some would say a few pages of a novel are a hit or miss, and the Dinuguan gives a different set of emotions—fear, shock, confusion, and sadness. That indeed is what makes the whole of this book worth reading. As I mentioned, it captures the different facets of life. Each story depicts not only the gore and brutality of events but also the satire of some social issues that we face. It has the power to strike up officials, cybersecurity crimes, body dysphoria, and others.
Personally, Laman is my favorite story. It is the reality that is happening in the world. It gives us the idea to ponder how safe we are when dealing with the Internet. How sure are we that our gadgets are not spying on us, with less studying of the behavior of our brains? How safe are our identities over our clicks and views? And moreover, with the rise of AI, it is quite hard to determine what is real and what is not.
All the stories Sir JL made have their own unique way of giving the reader some kind of shock and fear of the unknown. With the goriness through the concept of meat, it might give you that little wonder of—kakain pa ba pa ng Karne?
April 23, 2025
4.5/5 stars
Sa loob ng sampung maikling kuwento, ipinamalas ni Chua ang iba't ibang paraan kung pano kinakatay ng lipunan ngayon ang ordinaryong Pilipino, mag-ugat man ito sa kasarian at edad, kasakiman, trabaho, kultura, delusyon, sarili, tawag ng laman, at iba pa.
May laman ang bawat kuwento na karahasang sumasalamin sa maraming usapin sa paligid ngayon, gaya ng angkop na trabaho at sahod, gender equality, human rights violations, at digital o issues na naguugat online.
Ilan sa mga kuwento ay halos parehas ang formula, pero ang tema ng "katay" ay kita sa lahat.
• "katay" dahil sa kasarian at edad, kung saan ang matandang babaeng namumuhay mag-isa ay nagiging target ng kung anong paratang (popular sa bayan namin ang bruha o manggagamod sa Ilocano)
• "katay" dahil sa kasakiman, kung saan ang maliliit na negosyo ay unti-unting bumabagsak dahil sa kapitalismo
• "katay" dahil sa hindi patas na trabaho at pasahod
• "katay" dahil sa sariling delusyon, at hirap tanggapin ang kamalian o kapalaran
• "katay" dahil sa kultura o paniniwala, ugat para mabalewala ang danas ng ibang tao sa paligid natin, kahit sa loob ng pamilya
Maraming pang iba kung tutuusin, ngunit pinipili kong ito muna ang ilakip sa review. Sa tingin ko naman, sapat na ito para magkaroon kayo ng ideya at maengganyo ko kayong basahin ang libro.
Sa loob ng sampung maikling kuwento, ipinamalas ni Chua ang iba't ibang paraan kung pano kinakatay ng lipunan ngayon ang ordinaryong Pilipino, mag-ugat man ito sa kasarian at edad, kasakiman, trabaho, kultura, delusyon, sarili, tawag ng laman, at iba pa.
May laman ang bawat kuwento na karahasang sumasalamin sa maraming usapin sa paligid ngayon, gaya ng angkop na trabaho at sahod, gender equality, human rights violations, at digital o issues na naguugat online.
Ilan sa mga kuwento ay halos parehas ang formula, pero ang tema ng "katay" ay kita sa lahat.
• "katay" dahil sa kasarian at edad, kung saan ang matandang babaeng namumuhay mag-isa ay nagiging target ng kung anong paratang (popular sa bayan namin ang bruha o manggagamod sa Ilocano)
• "katay" dahil sa kasakiman, kung saan ang maliliit na negosyo ay unti-unting bumabagsak dahil sa kapitalismo
• "katay" dahil sa hindi patas na trabaho at pasahod
• "katay" dahil sa sariling delusyon, at hirap tanggapin ang kamalian o kapalaran
• "katay" dahil sa kultura o paniniwala, ugat para mabalewala ang danas ng ibang tao sa paligid natin, kahit sa loob ng pamilya
Maraming pang iba kung tutuusin, ngunit pinipili kong ito muna ang ilakip sa review. Sa tingin ko naman, sapat na ito para magkaroon kayo ng ideya at maengganyo ko kayong basahin ang libro.
July 11, 2025
I love this collection. Ang ganda-ganda ng mga kuwento, ang gaan-gaan basahin (kailangan lang ng matatag na sikmura), pero legit na napahanga ako sa panulat ni J.L. Chua, ang masasabi ko: Astig!
Personal favorite ko out of 10 stories+ 1 bonus story ay ’yung kuwentong may pamagat na “Suwail” tungkol sa magkapatid na Chinese. Gustong-gusto ko 'yung pagbabahagi ng Chinese Burial Tradition sa kuwento na outright binabangga ng main character. Like!? Wow.
Don't get me wrong! All of the stories sa collection e' mamamangha kang tunay.
Personal favorite ko out of 10 stories+ 1 bonus story ay ’yung kuwentong may pamagat na “Suwail” tungkol sa magkapatid na Chinese. Gustong-gusto ko 'yung pagbabahagi ng Chinese Burial Tradition sa kuwento na outright binabangga ng main character. Like!? Wow.
Don't get me wrong! All of the stories sa collection e' mamamangha kang tunay.
August 17, 2025
The book cover really speaks for itself. The illustrations add a great touch, creating a formula that would captivate readers and encourage them to dive in. From the very first few pages, the book makes a strong statement, and you can truly feel the author’s passion for writing. The introduction, in particular, has a powerful voice—it’s honest, raw, and straightforward. This direct approach definitely earned extra points for me and played a big part in convincing me to keep reading.
June 19, 2025
Blending elements of speculative horror and social realism, Kuwentong Butsero explores how ordinary people find ways to speak out, rise up, or take revenge. Each tale is a form of protest, reclaiming agency through fear, folklore, and fiction. At its heart, Kuwentong Butsero is not just about monsters as it’s about systems that dehumanize, and about people who dare to confront them.
October 20, 2025
One of my three holy week reads that I devoured and thank God I had the time to do quick reviews for all of the ten short stories in this book.
My favorites are KARNE, LAMAN, and HIGOP but most of the pieces in this collections are quick reads that I enjoyed.
Bloody, brutal, dark, and revengeful, Kuwentong Butsero is another #AkdangPinoy that you should definitely add in your TBR.
My favorites are KARNE, LAMAN, and HIGOP but most of the pieces in this collections are quick reads that I enjoyed.
Bloody, brutal, dark, and revengeful, Kuwentong Butsero is another #AkdangPinoy that you should definitely add in your TBR.
August 12, 2025
Saw this in Fully Booked. Doubted at first since it's in Filipino. But it turned out a surprise read. Easy to understand. Truly enjoyed it. Got to read also this review from tribune, which convinced me further: https://tribune.net.ph/2025/08/11/boo...
April 14, 2025
a must read
April 24, 2025
Actual Rating: 4.5
August 21, 2025
gusto ko yung sobrang gory ng imagery sa utak ko habang binabasa ko.
August 26, 2025
A book that makes me pause once in awhile to catch myself - fantastic writing!
October 22, 2025
Amazing books😻
October 22, 2025
I love it
June 22, 2025
This is a good book. You will not regret purchasing this.
June 27, 2025
higit sa karahasan,dugo, at higit sa lahat baboy ang tema ng kuwentong ito dahil tayo mismo ay kasangkot sa kunga paanong ang kuwentong ito ay nabuo
October 7, 2025
kuwentong butsero pushes the boundaries of what books can talk about. tagged with the genre of transgressive fiction, this collection of short stories reminds us that literature can include and talk about violence because in one way, shape, or form, literature always reflects current society.
JL Chua makes it a point that as he publishes and writes new books - they always make readers say “wow! the philippine literature is alive and well." we're not stuck in the cycle of only publishing books of same themes, plots, and characterizations.
aside from the stories, i also just want to shed light on the illustrations by Randy Valiente ! they encapsulate the vibe of the book so much it makes you want to look for more of his own works!
JL Chua makes it a point that as he publishes and writes new books - they always make readers say “wow! the philippine literature is alive and well." we're not stuck in the cycle of only publishing books of same themes, plots, and characterizations.
aside from the stories, i also just want to shed light on the illustrations by Randy Valiente ! they encapsulate the vibe of the book so much it makes you want to look for more of his own works!
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