![]() "A riveting #ownvoices novel exploring Mexican folk tales and legends mingled with the history of Texas Castro does not pull any punches. A tightly paced story of anti-colonial resistance and shared history that begs to be read in one sitting." "Castro's novel shifts seamlessly from deliciously gory horror narrative to family saga to a tale of righteous vengeance, all while maintaining its unflinching condemnation of colonialism on both sides of the Mexican-American border. "Writing in breathtaking, atmospheric prose, Castro (Hairspray and Switchblades) merges brutal realism and supernatural terror to create a fierce, memorable tale of Mexican folklore and horror." Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Ararat and Red Hands ![]() If Castro’s not already on your radar, she should be.” Queen of the Cicadas is the best urban legend story since Candyman, layered and dark and hideously beautiful. Castro writes like her blood is in the ink. Stephen Graham Jones, NYT bestselling author of The Only Good Indians Touch them if you dare, and don't be surprised if they quiver into flight all around you." ![]() "In The Queen of the Cicadas, there's a thin, bloody veil between worlds, the past isn't past at all, and you can feel your heart beating in the pages, the words pulsing with life. ![]() Gabino Iglesias, author of Coyote Songs Dark, atmospheric, sexy, and dangerous, her fiction brings readers her unfiltered Latinx essence and a unique pulpy flavor. Castro is the voice of authenticity una voz que lucha por la igualdad. ![]()
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