While Patron Saints of Nothing is a fictional story, it does a great job highlighting President Duterte's "War on Drugs" and the human rights issues happening now in the Philippines. Jay, the protagonist, is a Filipino-American teenage boy who is determined to return to the country he was born in when he learns of his cousin's death. He travels to the Philippines during his spring break and stays with his aunts and uncles while he secretly tries to figure out what is actually happening in the country. The story is told from his point of view, which is important to note. As an American, Jay views the actions of the Philippines' government differently from the rest of his extended family. This creates the ethical issue of what is "wrong" and what is just "culturally different" when looking at a foreign crisis. Overall, I learned a lot from this story about the Philippines and would highly recommend this book to readers of all ages.