Mestiza Blood by V. Castro

Mestiza Blood

V. Castro

208 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark tense medium-paced

Description

From the lauded author of The Queen of the Cicadas (which picked up starred reviews from PW, Kirkus and Booklist who called her "a dynamic and innovative voice") comes a short story collection of nightmares, dreams, desire and visions focused on t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 50%
mysterious 45%
emotional 40%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
reflective 18%
sad 13%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.08

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