Hairspray and Switchblades by V. Castro

Hairspray and Switchblades

Rewind or Die #5

V. Castro

140 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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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 105 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
adventurous 61%
tense 57%
mysterious 50%
emotional 19%
funny 15%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.7

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