Black Salt Queen by Samantha Bansil (paperback) diwata

Black Salt Queen by Samantha Bansil (paperback) diwataThere can be no victory without betrayal. Hara Duja Gatdula, queen of the island nation of Maynara, holds the divine power to move the earth. But her strength is failing and the line of succession gives her little comfort. Her heir, Laya, is a danger a petty and passionate princess who wields the enormous power of the skies with fickle indifference. Circling the throne is Imeria Kulaw the matriarch of a traitorous rival family who wields recklessly

disguising itself as what you think is your dog or your mom

Mala always knew they were different from the other children of Zambo

Wingspan approx

As Mala finds themselves a part of an ancient prophecy

But she doesn't even have any powers yet

All the while

The Kapre --A shape-shifter that morphs before your very eyes

On her first day in town

explores the phenomenally rich mythological landscape of the Philippines through the perspective of the creature or the witness

The people suffer under the centuries-long rule of the Moon Throne

Tea will have to overcome her obstacles

Included will be a small "seed packet" about Tukal with a description of the Dwende