Song of the Mango and Other New Myths

I really enjoyed how the stories were sometimes intertwined and formed something more intricate but there is a couple of stories where I had to back track and reread because I wasn't sure what was going on this is the only reason it's not getting a 5 stars rating from me.
This collection exists at the intersection of something that feels both familiar and new, at least for me (I have only a very passing acquaintance with Filipino culture and folklore), like I've known these characters before, and I've known their circumstances, but I can't quite put my finger on where I've seen them before.
There are a few stories that would fit squarely into the urban fantasy genre with a Filipino twist, and I was particularly fond of these. Some of the stories left me wanting more and I would have definitely liked to spend more time in the universe Cruz has built.
Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through Booksirens in exchange for an honest review.