An exceptional collection of eerie, dark, yet somehow also wholesome stories set primarily in the Philippines. I tend to have trouble connecting with short story collections and getting through them, but I picked this up and finished it within 2 days. I loved the straightforward writing style and the way that every story starts off so intriguing that I was propelled deeper into them almost immediately.

I also really enjoyed how these stories all carry a similar foreboding vibe, yet the range of topics and genres felt really well-balanced. They were anywhere from true(ish) crime, to magical realism, to apocalyptic scifi, to whodunit mystery.

My favourite stories were "Door 59", "Keeping Time", and "The Gyutou".

4.25 stars! Would recommend for spooky season!

Thank you to Netgalley and Soho Press for sending me this ARC in exchange for my honest review!