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

challenging inspiring reflective 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 is quickly becoming a must-read author for me. I read Goddess of Filth near the end of last year and so it feels write to be finishing the first month of this new year with a book of hers that I loved even more than the last I read. This book expanded even greater on the themes of friendship, sexuality, family, and spirituality to give us a story which was both dark but also at times hopeful and empowering. 

This passage in particular really felt relevant to where we are now and encapsulates a lot of what the book discusses in greater detail, “ Hate is not an idea or a thing in the sky. Hate is spilled blood with the stench of putrefying flesh that should never leave our memory. It should be burned and laid to rest. But for some, hate is the only way they can feel comfortable with what they don’t understand or can’t control.” 
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