Book Review: Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
I hate to say this but I am practically worshipping Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by the time that I was finished with it. Although it’s a Mexican mythology and this is the first time that I’ve heard of La Llorona, the story immediately grabbed me from start to finish because Paola was a very relatable character. Like Paola, I grew up to the scary tales of my paternal grandmother and my mother. These tales which always revolved on the horrific creatures of the Philippine folklore would usually give me nightmares or made me anxious during the day…