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A review by brittmariereads_
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What a way to kick off my May reads. The Haunting of Alejandra is a beautifully written book surrounding the legend of La Llorona. Generations of Alejandra’s family have been haunted by a creature they believed to be La Llorana. Castro allows us to read the stories of each woman, while simultaneously telling us the story of Alejandra and her fight to break her family’s curse. This story gives us themes of adoption, identity, colonization, systemic oppression, and adoption; it gives us a taste of folklore and a look into the many different ways women love their children through their own struggles.
As a side note, I would put this book off for later if you are currently struggling with postpartum anxiety/depression. Some of the events and thoughts in the book may be triggering.
DISCLAIMER: I was given an ARC of this book by @netgalley. No other compensation was given for this review and I have written the review of my own volition.
Cross-posted to NetGalley, goodreads, the storygraph, and Amazon.
As a side note, I would put this book off for later if you are currently struggling with postpartum anxiety/depression. Some of the events and thoughts in the book may be triggering.
DISCLAIMER: I was given an ARC of this book by @netgalley. No other compensation was given for this review and I have written the review of my own volition.
Cross-posted to NetGalley, goodreads, the storygraph, and Amazon.