Recs if you like Never Have I Ever...

“Tao po!” (“I’m human!”) is a greeting used to check if someone’s home. It originated from a pre-colonial belief that monsters, or aswang, couldn’t imitate speech. People would call out “Tao po, hindi aswang!” (“I’m human, not a monster!”) to reassure homeowners and to be invited inside. If a visitor knocks without speaking, beware! This list features Filipino horror and supernatural novels, where horror is not only from monsters and magic, but also from the grim realities of Filipino society.

An on-going attempt to track Asian authors in my Interested/TBR (and hopefully Finished) categories. Books are generally fiction/lit fic/fantasy with some memoirs. Authors span West to East Asia, the Asian diaspora, and mixed-race folx.

Authors from the Philippines & diaspora no specific genres; it’s like a Pinoy library on shuffle lol

I haven’t read every book on this list, but I have finished most of the titles towards the bottom. Recommendations always welcome! Maraming salamat, mga kapwa 🤎

fantasy books written by filipino authors

Books by Filipino authors that I love/are on my tbr suggestions are welcome! :)

RAHHH FILO PRIDE 🦅🦅🦅

Horror short story collections and anthologies

Short horror is very effective and there are so many collections to explore.

parasitic algae, creatures in the depths, monstrous transformations...i'm just gonna stay on land but have fun playing mermaids!

Books with pronouns in the title. Suggestions welcome!

english works by filipino authors that I love and do not pander to the Fil-Am gaze (sorry! >_<)