The Monstrous Misses Mai by Van Hoang

The Monstrous Misses Mai

Van Hoang

352 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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A determined young woman in 1950s Los Angeles walks a darker city than she ever imagined in a spellbinding novel about the power to make dreams come true―whatever the sacrifice.Los Angeles brims with opportunity in 1959―though not for aspiring fas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 71%
emotional 57%
tense 42%
sad 32%
hopeful 21%
reflective 17%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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