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A review by gen_wolfhailstorm
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Thank you to Hear Our Voices for including me in this book tour. All thoughts remain my own.
A haunting novel of womanhood, mental health, generational curses and ultimately freedom and self forgiveness.
What a beautifully rich novel this was. Not only was I immersed in the frightening lore of La Llorona, but I felt a connection to each of Alejandra's ancestors and loved that we were able to get pov chapters from each of them.
I just wanted to cuddle Alejandra. Not being a mother myself, I can only imagine how lonely and filled with self hatred she felt with these emotions she was experiencing. I felt deep empathy for her and although it was hard to read due to a lot of the subject matter being incredibly dark and upsetting, there was uplifting moments and inspiration advocating for external and self help, both in therapy and spiritually (whether that's believing in a higher power, your ancestors or the magic of your own existence and will power).
The strength and female kinship displayed in this novel was breath taking. It felt visceral and attainable.
This was a strong novel, battling struggles of the mind, manifesting into a physical sinister entity and it was an incredibly, empowering read.
A haunting novel of womanhood, mental health, generational curses and ultimately freedom and self forgiveness.
What a beautifully rich novel this was. Not only was I immersed in the frightening lore of La Llorona, but I felt a connection to each of Alejandra's ancestors and loved that we were able to get pov chapters from each of them.
I just wanted to cuddle Alejandra. Not being a mother myself, I can only imagine how lonely and filled with self hatred she felt with these emotions she was experiencing. I felt deep empathy for her and although it was hard to read due to a lot of the subject matter being incredibly dark and upsetting, there was uplifting moments and inspiration advocating for external and self help, both in therapy and spiritually (whether that's believing in a higher power, your ancestors or the magic of your own existence and will power).
The strength and female kinship displayed in this novel was breath taking. It felt visceral and attainable.
This was a strong novel, battling struggles of the mind, manifesting into a physical sinister entity and it was an incredibly, empowering read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Abandonment, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts