A Tall Dark Trouble by Vanessa Montalban

369 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Practical Magic meets Erika L. Sanchez in this propulsive YA fantasy about a Cuban American family of brujas who get entangled in love, magic, and murder, alternating between 1980s Cuba and present-day MiamiThe Sanchez women aren’t just unlucky in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 73%
dark 53%
emotional 50%
tense 38%
reflective 15%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 25%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 31% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.1

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