A review by leahrosereads
The Queen of the Cicadas by V. Castro

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

V. Castro does horror so incredibly well because while there tends to be a cosmic horror element, the most terrible monsters are always the people, and in this one, the biggest villain is white supremacy.

This story is haunting in every aspect of the word.