A review by perdita
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro

hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

The book's synopsis was what brought me to read it - yet I was disappointed. There are many things that The Haunting of Alejandra gets right: for example, the portrayal of intergenerational trauma, and the toll that motherhood takes on women (and it emphasises how important it is for women to have some sort of identity besides being mothers!). Nevertheless, many of the characters felt one-dimensional. Some of the twists were forced and the explanation for them was weak, to say the least. The writing style felt off, and disjointed at times. Overall, I believe that this book would have benefitted from further editing. 
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