“Book Descriptions: No Saints by Keana Aguila Labra is a collection of poetry and short fiction discussing coming-of-age and familial kinship through the eyes of a narrator who undergoes and witnesses rampant trials and tribulations throughout their growth into adulthood.
Throughout the collection, Labra makes use of references to the Philippines through cultural metaphor and imagery, enriching the collection and intriguing the reader. Labra focuses greatly on familial suffrage and growth through pieces that glide off the page and entrap the reader to confront their own upbringing and family. Usage of juxtaposition between English and Tagalog characterizes this collection and adds to the dual lens it presents.
Labra makes use of feminism, particularly in the latter half of the collection, to highlight rampant sexism experienced from the depths of childhood onwards. This collection contrasts generational experience alongside those of the narrator, questioning and reflecting on youthful memories and relationships that still hold resolute.
Overall, No Saints speaks to the inner child within, whilst maintaining a delicate balance between adulthood and childlike sentiment, encouraging the reader to unwrap each section until all four are savored and understood as a heart wrenching and strikingly beautiful collection.” DRIVE
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