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
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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 392 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 47%
emotional 42%
tense 40%
challenging 23%
sad 23%
reflective 21%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 27% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24%

Average rating

3.81

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