Patron Saints of Nothing is the third book in my sponsored read in memory of my brother Matt who passed away suddenly last August. I am raising money for the rehabilitation centre that helped him and our family so much before he died. For more information, and to help me reach my goal, you can go here: https://bit.ly/2NeAetH Jay intends to have a lazy summer hanging out with his friends and playing video games. When he learns that his Filipino cousin Jun has been murdered, he decides to travel to the country he was born in to find some answers. What he finds are family members who, for the most part, aren't willing to even talk about Jun let alone help Jay dig into the mystery behind his death. It doesn't help that Jun's father is a high ranking member of a police force that has a shady reputation in how it is handling crime. Determined, Jay sets off to learn the truth, what he finds will shake his beliefs and make him question his own purpose on this planet. I really loved this novel, I enjoyed Jay's transformation throughout the story as he learned more and more about Jun and ultimately, himself. There is a political, historical and socioeconomic backdrop throughout, highlighting the effects of poverty and corruption in the Philippines, but also the strong communities, the hope and bonds that keep people together. It's also a condemnation of Philippine President Duterte's human rights violations when it comes to law and order throughout the country. Jun's father is convinced Jun became a drug addict, which would make him less than human in his eyes. Jay knows in his heart that Jun wouldn't fall to drugs, and that there must be something sinister behind his mysterious death. It's a fast story that keeps you going, keeps you guessing and breaks your heart while doing it. I really recommend Patron Saints of Nothing, it educates, informs and keeps you enthralled to the last page.
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