Description
By Carla de Guzman
Editor-at-Large: Mina V. Esguerra
Ana Kalaw has magic—plant magic. And so does her entire family.
The Kalaw family’s gift has thrived in Esquina, nestled in the hills of Manabu in Batangas, long before Ana was born. Moving to this quiet place at the onset of the pandemic, Ana feels an undeniable deep sense of belonging. But lately, her magic has been acting up in the strangest ways. Once, it caused mangoes to fly through the air. On another day, it may have caused Bas Lozano, a boy she once secretly had a crush on, to fall asleep beneath the banaba trees—almost as if her magic had called him there.
Bas doesn’t remember falling asleep under those trees, but he does remember Ana. Fascinated by the greenhouse locked away mysteriously in Esquina, he is even more drawn to her.
Ana doesn’t have a spellbook to guide her through the strange connection between her and Bas—and she’s not sure one even exists. But she’s learning to trust where her magic—and her heart—will take her now that she’s finally home.
Reviews:
“The blend of magic, humor, and heartfelt kilig moments made this an enjoyable reading experience. It’s magical, uplifting, and full of warmth.”
– Jane (@bookiishreads)
“I’ve been looking for a book with cottagecore vibes set in the Philippines, and with a sprinkle of magical realism and romance, it just made the reading journey more whimsical!”
¬– Ann Joven (@artsbyannz)
Size: 5”x 8”
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Vibal Foundation Inc.
Full-color
Imprint: Vida New Adult
Copyright: 2025
Refund Policy
Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
Book with obvious signs of use
CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at marketing@vibalgroup.com.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at marketing@vibalgroup.com and send your item to: 3F Cyberpark Tower 1, G. Aguinaldo Street, Araneta Center, Cubao, Philippines Quezon City PH 1109.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: 3F Cyberpark Tower 1, G. Aguinaldo Street, Araneta Center, Cubao, Philippines Quezon City PH 1109
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.