The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro

The Haunting of Alejandra

V. Castro

259 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror literary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A woman is haunted by the Mexican folk demon La Llorona as she unravels the dark secrets of her family history in this ravishing and provocative horror novel.Alejandra no longer knows who she is. To her husband, she is a wife, and to her children,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 522 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
emotional 79%
tense 54%
mysterious 48%
sad 43%
reflective 35%
challenging 29%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 8%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 46% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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