Submerged in a toxic relationship and disconnected from everyone, she turns to the sea to decide her fate. Its decision? Toss her to the sea witch. Seventeen-year-old Malaya is cursed. In her family, every girl’s first love ends in death after falling for someone evil. Good thing Malaya’s dream guy isn’t monstrous. Except the curse is real and prevents Malaya from noticing how much he has gaslit and isolated her until she can’t be saved. With no other options, the sea witch is the only one to help her. Bartering her voice for a new life where she and her abusive boyfriend never met, Malaya accidentally swaps places with an alternate timeline version of herself who didn’t make her mistakes. As she tries to undo the switch, the sea witch uses Malaya’s voice to unleash Filipino mythological creatures into the world. Can a champion, an alternate timeline sister, and Malaya fight these beasts and stop the sea witch before she destroys both timelines?
Book recommendations for Asian Readathon 2023
Were you gearing up for this year’s Asian Readathon? I got you some book recommendations that will fit each reading challenge!
What I’m planning to read for 2023 Asian Readathon
The Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated every month of May, which also means it's time for the Asian Readathon again hosted by Cindy! It's a month-long readathon dedicated to reading books by Asian authors and features Asian characters. There are five reading challenges each year, and in this post, I'll be sharing my TBR.
Spring Cleaning Book Tag
Book tags are always a fun way to revisit your TBR and help you prioritize which books to read first. I found this tag from Kristin’s blog, and I’m excited to do one since I haven’t done any tags in a while.
Attending your first Sticker Con MNL? I got you!
Sticker Con is the first and biggest event in the country, where sticker makers are gathered to showcase their works. If you're a sticker hoarder and if you're around the area, you shouldn't miss it!
Sunday Spotlight: Women in Business
I'm happy with how the community responded to the first episode of this project! If you are an aspiring artist who also plans to run your own shop, read along and hopefully, get some tips and inspiration!
Book recs based on your favorite Studio Ghibli movie
More book recommendations based on your favorite Studio Ghibli movie! I had so much fun writing this, and I hope you find titles for your next read!
Book recs based on your favorite Studio Ghibli movie
If you follow me on my Instagram, you will know how much I love Studio Ghibli movies. And today, I've compiled some book recommendations you can read if you love certain Studio Ghibli movies! picked these books because of the similarities in story, character traits, and overall vibe.
All the books I read in February!
I love this reading month because I finished some remarkable reads! Read more to learn about my February reads!
Coffee Travel Blog 3: Baguio City
For an overnight stay, this weekend trip is definitely one for the books! It's good to be reminded why traveling and exploring new food (AND COFFEE) is a gift. A privilege, not usually extended to everyone. I'm always thankful that my work and current life situation allows me to go on short trips. There are a lot of cafes in Baguio left on my list. So I will definitely go back! Especially now that public commuting is very accessible.