Hairspray and Switchblades by V. Castro

Hairspray and Switchblades

Rewind or Die #5

V. Castro

139 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

When Maya and Magdalena lose their parents to a home invasion, Magdalena puts her dreams on hold and turns to exotic dancing. Cash is what the sisters need to stay together and keep Maya in an elite catholic high school that has set her on the pat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 66%
tense 57%
mysterious 47%
emotional 19%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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