The Queen of the Cicadas by V. Castro

The Queen of the Cicadas

V. Castro

224 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

2018 - Belinda Alvarez has returned to Texas for the wedding of her best friend Veronica. The farm is the site of the urban legend, La Reina de Las Chicharras - The Queen of The Cicadas.In 1950s south Texas a farmworker- Milagros from San Luis Pot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 51%
emotional 40%
tense 35%
challenging 26%
sad 22%
reflective 17%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 29% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.87

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