A review by amandalorianxo
Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Throughly enjoyed this. Medium paced, short chapters, easy to understand but impactful language made this journey into the Philippines a worthy experience. We follow Jason, a biracial (half white / half Filipino) seventeen year old who learns very early on in the novel that his cousin Jun is dead. Except Jason doesn’t feel right that no one seems to be questioning it. So Jason takes it upon himself to find the answers that he desperately needs. The plot moves quickly from the time Jason lands and we are right along with him as we learn about the past, present and possible future of this far away country. I liked the normalization of his aunt’s relationship with her partner Ines. I do wish there had been a little more insight into Jason parents & what made them connect but minus that, a worthy read. 
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