Fantasy Books Inspired by Philippine Mythology | AA Lee

Do you love mythology and Asian fantasy books?

Discover Philippine mythological creatures through AA Lee's novels. Her stories feature creatures such as the Bakunawa, Kapre, and Tayho.


These novels are perfect for Asian fantasy book lovers looking to explore more diverse fantasy worlds.


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AA Lee is a Filipino author. All her books are set in the Philippines, and she is passionate about promoting Filipino stories and voices. You can support her by purchasing her books or leaving a tip through her Ko-fi shop at https://ko-fi.com/aaleebooks/shop




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The Chanter's Blade: Bakunawa Rising Book 1 - An Asian Fantasy Novel

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The Priestess Trials Box Set (E-book)

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The Bolo Warrior: Bakunawa Rising II

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  Where to read: Amazon Revered for the rebellion she led against the gods to save the earth, the Moon Goddess Bulan wants a body to possess and control. The opportunity presents itself in the form of a girl desperate to usurp the goddess’s powers and use them to rescue her mother from Datu Dungog, a village chief who also wants the goddess’s power. If Lin-ay gains the coveted powers, she can defeat the moon-eating serpent and rescue her mother, but will spend eternity as a shell under the goddess’s complete control. Will Lin-ay rescue her mother and escape the goddess’s clutches, or will her daring mission cost her the only life she’s ever known? Find out in this adrenaline-rushing Asian fantasy adventure!  THE BOLO WARRIOR  is book two in the  Bakunawa Rising Series! Meet the main characters: 👸🏼 Lin-ay | The Secluded Chanter She is the keeper of ancient songs and stories. Her status is fragile. One glimpse of her face by an outsider is all it takes to strip her o...
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