Dreaming of You by Melissa Lozada-Oliva

Dreaming of You

Melissa Lozada-Oliva

210 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary poetry dark funny reflective fast-paced

Description

A macabre novel in verse of loss, longing, and identity crises following a poet who resurrects pop star Selena from the dead.Melissa Lozada-Oliva’s Dreaming of You is an absurd yet heartfelt examination of celebrity worship.A young Latinx poet gra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
funny 64%
reflective 52%
emotional 45%
mysterious 27%
challenging 20%
sad 17%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 29%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.56

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