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Enlightenment (Bathala Series, Book #1)

Reno Ursal

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Description:When Dorothy meets the mysterious Adrian with his alluring knowledge of Filipino folklore, she senses he's not being completely truthful. She's right. He's a vampire warrior from the Philippines sent to Vegas to protect her and her best friend Stella from unseen vampire enemies. As the truth becomes exposed, the three are on the brink of a new enlightenment that changes them forever.Enlightenment, Book One of The Bathala Series is a vampires series through the perspectives of characters representing the diverse Filipino diaspora and introduces an alternate perspective to vampire lore.SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEWby Kristyn Dorfman of The Nightingale-Bamford School, New York CityMarch 01, 2019Dorothy Dizon is a Filipina American living in Las Vegas focused mostly on her graduation and her mother's liver cancer diagnoses. All of that changes after a night out when a man gets too close and she is stronger than expected. Her surge of power lets supernatural beings in the Philippines know that she must be protected and brought to their ancestral land. This is a readable and unique series opener. Filipino history, culture and mythology is woven throughout. This narrative is told in alternating perspectives between Dorothy and her Timawa protector, Adrian. There are many footnotes, some necessary for readers unfamiliar with Filipino culture, but sometimes they distract from the narrative flow. The "Terms of Consequence" at the beginning of the book serve as a better reference. A mix of Tagalog, Visayan, and English is peppered throughout, adding authenticity to the storytelling. The plot moves quickly and will keep readers engaged, but the dialogue feels unnatural and the relationship between characters forced. The female perspective also feels less natural than the male voice at certain points in the story. Brandi name dropping feels over detailed and unnecessary, taking away more from the characters and story than it adds. There are also some mild discrepancies toward the end. However, the author's cultural connection to the story resonates, making this tale more compelling.VERDICT A general purchase for most, but a first purchase for collections lacking Filipino or Asian mythology-based fiction.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Enlightenment (Bathala Series, Book #1). To get started finding Enlightenment (Bathala Series, Book #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 2019

ISBN: 098444081X

Description: When Dorothy meets the mysterious Adrian with his alluring knowledge of Filipino folklore, she senses he's not being completely truthful. She's right. He's a vampire warrior from the Philippines sent to Vegas to protect her and her best friend Stella from unseen vampire enemies. As the truth becomes exposed, the three are on the brink of a new enlightenment that changes them forever.Enlightenment, Book One of The Bathala Series is a vampires series through the perspectives of characters representing the diverse Filipino diaspora and introduces an alternate perspective to vampire lore.SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEWby Kristyn Dorfman of The Nightingale-Bamford School, New York CityMarch 01, 2019Dorothy Dizon is a Filipina American living in Las Vegas focused mostly on her graduation and her mother's liver cancer diagnoses. All of that changes after a night out when a man gets too close and she is stronger than expected. Her surge of power lets supernatural beings in the Philippines know that she must be protected and brought to their ancestral land. This is a readable and unique series opener. Filipino history, culture and mythology is woven throughout. This narrative is told in alternating perspectives between Dorothy and her Timawa protector, Adrian. There are many footnotes, some necessary for readers unfamiliar with Filipino culture, but sometimes they distract from the narrative flow. The "Terms of Consequence" at the beginning of the book serve as a better reference. A mix of Tagalog, Visayan, and English is peppered throughout, adding authenticity to the storytelling. The plot moves quickly and will keep readers engaged, but the dialogue feels unnatural and the relationship between characters forced. The female perspective also feels less natural than the male voice at certain points in the story. Brandi name dropping feels over detailed and unnecessary, taking away more from the characters and story than it adds. There are also some mild discrepancies toward the end. However, the author's cultural connection to the story resonates, making this tale more compelling.VERDICT A general purchase for most, but a first purchase for collections lacking Filipino or Asian mythology-based fiction.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Enlightenment (Bathala Series, Book #1). To get started finding Enlightenment (Bathala Series, Book #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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