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Weep, Woman, Weep
A compelling gothic fairytale by bruja and award-winning writer Maria DeBlassie.
The women of Sueño, New Mexico don’t know how to live a life without sorrows. That’s La Llorona’s doing. She roams the waterways looking for the next generation of girls to baptize, filling them with more tears than any woman should have to hold. And there’s not much they can do about the Weeping Woman except to avoid walking along the riverbank at night and to try to keep their sadness in check. That’s what attracts her to them: the pain and heartache that gets passed down from one generation of women to the next.
Mercy knows this, probably better than anyone. She lost her best friend to La Llorona and almost found a watery grave herself. But she survived. Only she didn’t come back quite right and she knows La Llorona won’t be satisfied until she drags the one soul that got away back to the bottom of the river.
In a battle for her life, Mercy fights to break the chains of generational trauma and reclaim her soul free from ancestral hauntings by turning to the only things that she knows can save her: plant medicine, pulp books, and the promise of a love so strong not even La Llorona can stop it from happening. What unfolds is a stunning tale of one woman’s journey into magic, healing, and rebirth.
CW: assault, domestic violence, racism, colorism
The women of Sueño, New Mexico don’t know how to live a life without sorrows. That’s La Llorona’s doing. She roams the waterways looking for the next generation of girls to baptize, filling them with more tears than any woman should have to hold. And there’s not much they can do about the Weeping Woman except to avoid walking along the riverbank at night and to try to keep their sadness in check. That’s what attracts her to them: the pain and heartache that gets passed down from one generation of women to the next.
Mercy knows this, probably better than anyone. She lost her best friend to La Llorona and almost found a watery grave herself. But she survived. Only she didn’t come back quite right and she knows La Llorona won’t be satisfied until she drags the one soul that got away back to the bottom of the river.
In a battle for her life, Mercy fights to break the chains of generational trauma and reclaim her soul free from ancestral hauntings by turning to the only things that she knows can save her: plant medicine, pulp books, and the promise of a love so strong not even La Llorona can stop it from happening. What unfolds is a stunning tale of one woman’s journey into magic, healing, and rebirth.
CW: assault, domestic violence, racism, colorism
129 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2021
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Maria DeBlassie
9 books233 followersDr. Maria DeBlassie is a native New Mexican mestiza and award-winning writer and educator living in the Land of Enchantment. She writes and teaches about spooky stuff, romance, and all things witchy. She is forever looking for magic in her life and somehow always finding more than she thought was there. Find out more about Maria and conjuring everyday magic at mariadeblassie.com.
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June 7, 2022
Mercy and Sherry, two Inseparable friends, live in the town of Sueño, so close to the Shadow Lands. Part of a forgotten place in New Mexico, A sorrowful land!
La Llorona, lady of the river, made a horrible mistake, can be heard on stormy nights, weeping and wailing for all she lost. La Llorona, Weeping Woman, hurting people because she hurt too much to know better, always got the women, came for them. Women had no power. They will be like La Llorona, weeping and always in sorrow!
"We were powerful women, and we could choose our own fate."
Mercy and Sherry want to escape from here, from La Llorona. But, La Llorona is too vindictive to let them free. Always something gets wrong with the plans.
"I am built for tears. It's in my blood."
...
"The next time I cried, I killed someone."
Now, it's the time for Mercy to face her family curse alone. She manages to buy a farm, Mercy Farm. Growth miracles and lives her loneliness. She collected each tear spilled into the jar. It took some time but, by the end of it, the many jars were full. She doesn't want to let La Llorona see her weep and moan and break.
"But nothing makes a woman brave except living."
This gothic- horror tale was very beautifully written, so engaging, and compelling! I loved the story, Narration, Mercy's character. The story told by Mercy made it very heartwarming. I really enjoyed this book and Please do not forget the cover!
Many thanks to BooksGoSocial and Netgalley, I have given an honest review of Weep, Woman, Weep (A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings) by Maria DeBlassie.
La Llorona, lady of the river, made a horrible mistake, can be heard on stormy nights, weeping and wailing for all she lost. La Llorona, Weeping Woman, hurting people because she hurt too much to know better, always got the women, came for them. Women had no power. They will be like La Llorona, weeping and always in sorrow!
"We were powerful women, and we could choose our own fate."
Mercy and Sherry want to escape from here, from La Llorona. But, La Llorona is too vindictive to let them free. Always something gets wrong with the plans.
"I am built for tears. It's in my blood."
...
"The next time I cried, I killed someone."
Now, it's the time for Mercy to face her family curse alone. She manages to buy a farm, Mercy Farm. Growth miracles and lives her loneliness. She collected each tear spilled into the jar. It took some time but, by the end of it, the many jars were full. She doesn't want to let La Llorona see her weep and moan and break.
"But nothing makes a woman brave except living."
This gothic- horror tale was very beautifully written, so engaging, and compelling! I loved the story, Narration, Mercy's character. The story told by Mercy made it very heartwarming. I really enjoyed this book and Please do not forget the cover!
Many thanks to BooksGoSocial and Netgalley, I have given an honest review of Weep, Woman, Weep (A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings) by Maria DeBlassie.
September 3, 2021
4.5 Stars
This was a wonderful, smart feminist horror narrative. I loved the themes surrounding an experience as an Mexican American living in rural New Mexico. The actual horror was subtle, yet unsettling. I loved how it drew on ancestral horror and buja magic. This story really hits on an emotional level.
I highly recommend this novella to anyone looking for a diverse, own voices horror story that hits on heavy themes while bringing the scares.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
This was a wonderful, smart feminist horror narrative. I loved the themes surrounding an experience as an Mexican American living in rural New Mexico. The actual horror was subtle, yet unsettling. I loved how it drew on ancestral horror and buja magic. This story really hits on an emotional level.
I highly recommend this novella to anyone looking for a diverse, own voices horror story that hits on heavy themes while bringing the scares.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
December 31, 2024
it had good quotes & commentary all throughout but it was very Sleep Woman Sleep energy for me
September 28, 2021
Agradezco a Netgalley y a Kitchen Witch Press por el ARC que me otorgaron a cambio de una reseña honesta.
Es el primer libro que veo tan vinculado a "La Llorona", y me encantó. Una historia corta y contundente sobre cuestiones que exploran más allá del horror típico, sobrenatural. Es la pérdida en todo su sentido, el dolor, y el tener que seguir adelante, porque la vida sigue sin importar si todo va bien o mal. Debo admitir que mi parte favorita fue plenamente la fantástica, donde la figura de La Llorona hacía su espectral aparición, con su ropa húmeda, pútrida, una expresión de espanto, y unas garras listas para ahogar a sus víctimas. Fabuloso.
Es el primer libro que veo tan vinculado a "La Llorona", y me encantó. Una historia corta y contundente sobre cuestiones que exploran más allá del horror típico, sobrenatural. Es la pérdida en todo su sentido, el dolor, y el tener que seguir adelante, porque la vida sigue sin importar si todo va bien o mal. Debo admitir que mi parte favorita fue plenamente la fantástica, donde la figura de La Llorona hacía su espectral aparición, con su ropa húmeda, pútrida, una expresión de espanto, y unas garras listas para ahogar a sus víctimas. Fabuloso.
October 3, 2021
This gothic feminist novella was the best way for me to start this month a.k.a. spooky season. The story was spooky but not horror, which was a blessing for me because I get scared of everything.
I loved the overall writing and the characters. Mercy was great and she deserved someone as perfect as Santos. I honestly love him and how understanding he is towards Mercy. I honestly would love to know how Sherry dealt with everything. I wouldn't say no to a novella about her.
My only problem is that wish it was a full book instead of a novella because I honestly could not get enough of the story and the way Mercy told it. I want to learn more about the world and La Llorona. (I’m actively avoiding talking about La Llorona because she scares the pants off me but she's still very haunting and interesting.)
I love the fact that a witch wrote this spooky story. This makes things ten times better. AND THE COVER. WOW.
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the overall writing and the characters. Mercy was great and she deserved someone as perfect as Santos. I honestly love him and how understanding he is towards Mercy. I honestly would love to know how Sherry dealt with everything. I wouldn't say no to a novella about her.
My only problem is that wish it was a full book instead of a novella because I honestly could not get enough of the story and the way Mercy told it. I want to learn more about the world and La Llorona. (I’m actively avoiding talking about La Llorona because she scares the pants off me but she's still very haunting and interesting.)
I love the fact that a witch wrote this spooky story. This makes things ten times better. AND THE COVER. WOW.
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 26, 2021
This is quiet, rural horror done right, though in the end this novella is as much about grief, intergenerational trauma, and intimate partner violence as it is about the dangers of La Llorona. I loved the representation of New Mexico, and I thought main character Mercy was a fabulous, and at times heartbreaking, narrator. The novella's focus on brujeria via farming and finding happiness in spite of a world designed to stamp out the least bit of joy was delightful. It was, in many ways, a truly meditative read, despite the narrator's prickly style and the overall body count. (Also, as an aside, this is THE most beautiful cover of a self-published work that I've ever seen.)
September 28, 2023
Full review on my blog!
Thank you to the author Maria DeBlassie, publishers Kitchen Witch Press, and Henry Roi PR, for an advance digital copy of WEEP, WOMAN, WEEP. All views are mine.
This novella is magical. What a fantastic piece of writing. The technique is solid and DeBlassie's voice is addictive. All she needs is a killer story, and she's got that, too. Here's an early sweet Halloween treat.
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Rating: 💧💧💧💧💧 bitter tears
Recommend? Yes!
Finished: Sep 27 23
Format: Digital arc, Kindle
Read this book if you like:
👻 ghost stories
👨👩👧👦 family stories, family drama
👭🏽 teenage girl friendships
💇♀️ women's coming of age
😵 curses
Thank you to the author Maria DeBlassie, publishers Kitchen Witch Press, and Henry Roi PR, for an advance digital copy of WEEP, WOMAN, WEEP. All views are mine.
This novella is magical. What a fantastic piece of writing. The technique is solid and DeBlassie's voice is addictive. All she needs is a killer story, and she's got that, too. Here's an early sweet Halloween treat.
For Three (or more) things I loved, click over to my blog!
...
Rating: 💧💧💧💧💧 bitter tears
Recommend? Yes!
Finished: Sep 27 23
Format: Digital arc, Kindle
Read this book if you like:
👻 ghost stories
👨👩👧👦 family stories, family drama
👭🏽 teenage girl friendships
💇♀️ women's coming of age
😵 curses
October 29, 2023
"Iam built for tears. It′s in my blood. The women in my family didn′t know how to have a life without sorrows. If they couldn′t find any, they made them."
I have always been a huge fan of folklore. The story of La llorona has always both appalled and interested me. As a mother, I will never know how "she" could kill her own children in a fit of jealous rage. But then, it wouldn't be the first or sadly even the last case where a mother has brought harm and even death upon her children. I can, however, recognize that a loss so great would cause immense pain and mourning. If anything would be a recipe for a vengeful spirit, that would be it.
"To this day, she still roams that riverbank, looking for her children. You can hear her on stormy nights, weeping and wailing for all she lost. And if you′re unlucky enough to catch her eye, she′ll take you down into her watery grave, thinking you′re one of her kids."
All the stories and movies that I have come across so far seem to all follow the same storyline and focus mainly on La llorna and her killing over and over again. I like that while she was an integral part of this story that we instead focused on Mercy.
This novella reads as if Mercy is speaking directly to us, confessing her story. Mercy was marked by La llorna, but she would not succumb to her like the other young women of the village. Rather, she will turn the mark and her tears into something of healing rather than something that destroys.
"This I would do to remind others that we are the seeds we plant, not the histories forced upon us. This I would do to wash away the sorrow from my soul."
'Weep, woman, weep' feels like a blending of a gothic fairytale and horror story into one cohesive novella. Deblassie expands upon the legend by including ancestral trauma, green witchery, superstitions, a strong female MC, and even a bit of a love story.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I have always been a huge fan of folklore. The story of La llorona has always both appalled and interested me. As a mother, I will never know how "she" could kill her own children in a fit of jealous rage. But then, it wouldn't be the first or sadly even the last case where a mother has brought harm and even death upon her children. I can, however, recognize that a loss so great would cause immense pain and mourning. If anything would be a recipe for a vengeful spirit, that would be it.
"To this day, she still roams that riverbank, looking for her children. You can hear her on stormy nights, weeping and wailing for all she lost. And if you′re unlucky enough to catch her eye, she′ll take you down into her watery grave, thinking you′re one of her kids."
All the stories and movies that I have come across so far seem to all follow the same storyline and focus mainly on La llorna and her killing over and over again. I like that while she was an integral part of this story that we instead focused on Mercy.
This novella reads as if Mercy is speaking directly to us, confessing her story. Mercy was marked by La llorna, but she would not succumb to her like the other young women of the village. Rather, she will turn the mark and her tears into something of healing rather than something that destroys.
"This I would do to remind others that we are the seeds we plant, not the histories forced upon us. This I would do to wash away the sorrow from my soul."
'Weep, woman, weep' feels like a blending of a gothic fairytale and horror story into one cohesive novella. Deblassie expands upon the legend by including ancestral trauma, green witchery, superstitions, a strong female MC, and even a bit of a love story.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 3, 2021
revolving around the legend of la llorona, weep, woman, weep is a subtle horror novella that reads in the vein of a gothic fairytale. its themes of ancestral trauma, feminism, and the deeply personal storytelling of our protagonist, mercy, are great strengths and leave quite the emotional impact.
there’s green witchery, intergenerational haunting, a soft hint of romance, and a protagonist bent on making her own way through life and dodging the curse that seeks to claim her too. all in all, the perfect october/november read!
thank you netgalley for providing this digital review copy in exchange for an honest review
tw: assault, racism, sexism, colourism, domestic and child abuse, death and grief
there’s green witchery, intergenerational haunting, a soft hint of romance, and a protagonist bent on making her own way through life and dodging the curse that seeks to claim her too. all in all, the perfect october/november read!
thank you netgalley for providing this digital review copy in exchange for an honest review
tw: assault, racism, sexism, colourism, domestic and child abuse, death and grief
May 30, 2022
Weep, Woman, Weep is a beautifully written tale of a woman, Mercy, and her desire to be free from curses, society, and her own trauma. The setting is vivid, and I love that the existence of La Llorona is explained matter-of-factly, just another part of life in Sueño, New Mexico. I also liked the description of life for the women in town, and how much they have to fight to survive.
However, I felt like the book could have been longer because at times it felt like a recap of Mercy's daily life. Certain moments are skimmed over so I couldn't really feel the terror of the situation. I also wish the book had delved more into La Llorona and her effects on the community. I was waiting for something to happen but when something does, it just gets glossed over. The second half of the book revolves around Mercy's love life and I have to admit I lost my interest. It's a typical story of a rich boy with a heart going after the farming woman who doesn't care about the way she looks. While I liked that Mercy eventually realised that her life can be open and indulgent, I wish it didn't take a man for her to come to that conclusion.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a review copy.
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However, I felt like the book could have been longer because at times it felt like a recap of Mercy's daily life. Certain moments are skimmed over so I couldn't really feel the terror of the situation. I also wish the book had delved more into La Llorona and her effects on the community. I was waiting for something to happen but when something does, it just gets glossed over. The second half of the book revolves around Mercy's love life and I have to admit I lost my interest. It's a typical story of a rich boy with a heart going after the farming woman who doesn't care about the way she looks. While I liked that Mercy eventually realised that her life can be open and indulgent, I wish it didn't take a man for her to come to that conclusion.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a review copy.
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September 27, 2021
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The only thing I knew about La Llorona came from a pretty bad Netflix movie I watched with my cousins at 2 a.m. Now I wish I could have read this book earlier; at least the story behind the tale would have been clear.
The women of Sueño, New Mexico cannot be happy. La Llorona wouldn't let them be. Two girls Mercy and Sherry, do harbor dreams of happiness. They dream of leaving the town and leading a life out of the weeping ghost's shadow. However, Sherry gets baptized by La Llorona, and that leaves Mercy all alone.
Mercy does not give up. The townspeople might call her names, but she controls her tears to keep them from harm. She stores them in mason jars, maybe I'll do this too to remind myself how precious they are.
Back to the story now. Although the description does have the word Goth in it, there are not many gothic elements in the story. So, that was a disappointment for me.
The only thing I knew about La Llorona came from a pretty bad Netflix movie I watched with my cousins at 2 a.m. Now I wish I could have read this book earlier; at least the story behind the tale would have been clear.
The women of Sueño, New Mexico cannot be happy. La Llorona wouldn't let them be. Two girls Mercy and Sherry, do harbor dreams of happiness. They dream of leaving the town and leading a life out of the weeping ghost's shadow. However, Sherry gets baptized by La Llorona, and that leaves Mercy all alone.
Mercy does not give up. The townspeople might call her names, but she controls her tears to keep them from harm. She stores them in mason jars, maybe I'll do this too to remind myself how precious they are.
Back to the story now. Although the description does have the word Goth in it, there are not many gothic elements in the story. So, that was a disappointment for me.
September 9, 2021
Such a gorgeous cover this book has! One of the prettiest I have seen! It definitely drew me and when I saw that the story is a fairytale set in the modern world, I had to read it.
It is beautifully written too, this tale of the women of the town of Sueno in New Mexico who are fated to inherit and pass on sorrow through generations because of La Lorolla, the witch of sorrow who was herself plunged into sadness in her own life. So she lies in wait on riverbanks and other waterways to drag girls and women into her own misery.
Mercy and her best friend Sherry have plans to escape to the city until Sherry succumbs to La Lorolla and Mercy can only watch helplessly. At first. Then she begins to build a life for herself, sustaining herself by farming the land, growing food and trying to avoid the ever grasping La Lorolla. In all this, she is still very wary of building relationships, of the company of others, of accepting friendship or doing anything that will make her happy because she is sure that that will lead to more sorrow for her and everyone she associates with.
She contains her tears and keeps to herself until she is slowly drawn out by the promise of love, hope and a miracle that she can believe in; the belief that she can and should defy everything that stands in the way of being happy and take the moments life offers confidently.
It's a novella so quite a short read but i definitely wanted more of Mercy and her world. A more detailed exploration would definitely be a treat.
It is beautifully written too, this tale of the women of the town of Sueno in New Mexico who are fated to inherit and pass on sorrow through generations because of La Lorolla, the witch of sorrow who was herself plunged into sadness in her own life. So she lies in wait on riverbanks and other waterways to drag girls and women into her own misery.
Mercy and her best friend Sherry have plans to escape to the city until Sherry succumbs to La Lorolla and Mercy can only watch helplessly. At first. Then she begins to build a life for herself, sustaining herself by farming the land, growing food and trying to avoid the ever grasping La Lorolla. In all this, she is still very wary of building relationships, of the company of others, of accepting friendship or doing anything that will make her happy because she is sure that that will lead to more sorrow for her and everyone she associates with.
She contains her tears and keeps to herself until she is slowly drawn out by the promise of love, hope and a miracle that she can believe in; the belief that she can and should defy everything that stands in the way of being happy and take the moments life offers confidently.
It's a novella so quite a short read but i definitely wanted more of Mercy and her world. A more detailed exploration would definitely be a treat.
November 25, 2021
The only reason I finished this is because it's so short, but unfortunately its brevity is also its downfall. There is just not enough time in 120 pages to develop a story like this. Events I thought would be interesting were glossed over and things I didn't care about at all were repeated ad nauseum. It was also really hard to place the time period; it mostly seemed like the 80s/early 90s but then there was talk about social media and hipsters with sustainable farms. And I never fully understood if there was supposed to be actual magic happening here, but it wasn't written like the author tried to leave it up for interpretation.
There were glimpses of really good writing here, which I ended up finding frustrating because most of it is written with a very juvenile voice. I think this was just in need of a good editor. It's written as though the main character is telling a story directly to the reader and I very much didn't enjoy that. There was a lot of "I know what you're thinking, I don't owe you an explanation" in the narration and it was super cringey.
Mostly, though, this just didn't really have a plot. There was no real conflict, no villain that posed more than a vague, half-assed threat, no tension whatsoever. It was lukewarm, okay for the most part, and kind of comfy but when I'm reading a book advertised as a gothic fairytale, lukewarm and comfy are not what I'm looking for.
About 200 more pages, more in depth world building, and a good developmental editor would've done wonders for this book.
2.5/5 stars, rounded up because I'm too nice
There were glimpses of really good writing here, which I ended up finding frustrating because most of it is written with a very juvenile voice. I think this was just in need of a good editor. It's written as though the main character is telling a story directly to the reader and I very much didn't enjoy that. There was a lot of "I know what you're thinking, I don't owe you an explanation" in the narration and it was super cringey.
Mostly, though, this just didn't really have a plot. There was no real conflict, no villain that posed more than a vague, half-assed threat, no tension whatsoever. It was lukewarm, okay for the most part, and kind of comfy but when I'm reading a book advertised as a gothic fairytale, lukewarm and comfy are not what I'm looking for.
About 200 more pages, more in depth world building, and a good developmental editor would've done wonders for this book.
2.5/5 stars, rounded up because I'm too nice
September 15, 2021
4.5 Stars
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie has a definite Gothic fairytale feel to it. Set in New Mexico, the story is full of wonderful detail and vivid descriptions. The story was so well crafted that I could visualise everything easily. As expected from Ms. DeBlassie, this story is very original, interesting, and quite quirky.
This is a tale of heartache and despair, of ‘the weeping woman’ and her quest for pain and sorrow. With magic, witches, generational trauma, mystery, suspense, and a touch of horror- the story kept me turning the pages to find what lay on the next page- within all the emotional angst and drama, this story also tells a tale of healing, hope, and rebirth.
Well worth the read!
Thank you, Maria DeBlassie!
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie has a definite Gothic fairytale feel to it. Set in New Mexico, the story is full of wonderful detail and vivid descriptions. The story was so well crafted that I could visualise everything easily. As expected from Ms. DeBlassie, this story is very original, interesting, and quite quirky.
This is a tale of heartache and despair, of ‘the weeping woman’ and her quest for pain and sorrow. With magic, witches, generational trauma, mystery, suspense, and a touch of horror- the story kept me turning the pages to find what lay on the next page- within all the emotional angst and drama, this story also tells a tale of healing, hope, and rebirth.
Well worth the read!
Thank you, Maria DeBlassie!
November 29, 2022
Wow. Obwohl ich zwischendurch das Gefühl hatte, dass es sich ein wenig im Kreis dreht, hat sich am Ende alles gefunden und ich bin extrem angetan von DeBlassies Stil, wie sie ihre Elemente und Details verwebt und am Ende eine Geschichte der Hoffnung und des Wachstums geschaffen hat.
August 26, 2021
Weep, Woman, Weep follows Mercy’s complicated relationship with her family, her small New Mexico town, her inheritance from her family’s pain and from the land itself, and the generational traumas that stem from systemic racism, colorism, misogyny, and history repeating itself. La Llorona—herself a victim, albeit a vicious one—feeds off of pain and preys on those who succumb to depression, fear, and rage. As Mercy says, “Our pain is her feast.”
For me, Mercy was an interesting dichotomy between want and refusal. She is simultaneously reaching up towards goals and objects she thinks she could have, or may deserve, but will suddenly and voraciously berates herself into believing she cannot have those things because it isn’t part of her birthright or what her “kind of women” are allowed to obtain and enjoy. Enjoyment and happiness are aspirational—but don’t be fooled into believing it could truly be yours. I found Mercy’s outlook on life and her feelings to be an important facet to the worldbuilding of this world where the young women frequently fall prey to La Llorona, because they are forced through universal and outright oppression from how men treat them, how women treat each other—all through the filter of centuries of colorism and denial of Latinx and Indigenous heritage and culture.
The way that landscapes and people were described was truly lovely: specific, succinct, and pretty without falling into a trap of purple prose. The dialogue—including Mercy’s internal voice—was believable and fresh, a bit off-kilter from the usual voice of a teenage and then-adult heroine.
I would have loved it if the book were longer and we could see more worldbuilding, more ways that La Llorona, colonialism, and traumas affected people in the town, or if Santos or Mr. Consuelos had more character development or conflict shown. The book is fascinating, and if La Llorona had been fleshed out more as a fiercer, more formidable monster or at least one with some kind of internal logic, that would have made the book more frightening.
Seeing Mercy navigate rage, grief, and acceptance was genuinely beautiful and handled well, page by page, although it seemed to be too fast, simply because of the time skips. The book felt a bit undeveloped in that, although I appreciated it was told in a retrospective format, so overall the time skips do not feel far-fetched, just sometimes clunky in their usage.
Weep, Woman, Weep is immersive and haunting for its portrayal of people who are torn between self-destruction, the destruction of others and the pull of power, and the elevation of carving a new path for themselves—against the pressure and expectations forged by generation after generation in suffering and upheaval.
Thank you to Kitchen Witch Press and NetGalley for sharing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
For me, Mercy was an interesting dichotomy between want and refusal. She is simultaneously reaching up towards goals and objects she thinks she could have, or may deserve, but will suddenly and voraciously berates herself into believing she cannot have those things because it isn’t part of her birthright or what her “kind of women” are allowed to obtain and enjoy. Enjoyment and happiness are aspirational—but don’t be fooled into believing it could truly be yours. I found Mercy’s outlook on life and her feelings to be an important facet to the worldbuilding of this world where the young women frequently fall prey to La Llorona, because they are forced through universal and outright oppression from how men treat them, how women treat each other—all through the filter of centuries of colorism and denial of Latinx and Indigenous heritage and culture.
The way that landscapes and people were described was truly lovely: specific, succinct, and pretty without falling into a trap of purple prose. The dialogue—including Mercy’s internal voice—was believable and fresh, a bit off-kilter from the usual voice of a teenage and then-adult heroine.
I would have loved it if the book were longer and we could see more worldbuilding, more ways that La Llorona, colonialism, and traumas affected people in the town, or if Santos or Mr. Consuelos had more character development or conflict shown. The book is fascinating, and if La Llorona had been fleshed out more as a fiercer, more formidable monster or at least one with some kind of internal logic, that would have made the book more frightening.
Seeing Mercy navigate rage, grief, and acceptance was genuinely beautiful and handled well, page by page, although it seemed to be too fast, simply because of the time skips. The book felt a bit undeveloped in that, although I appreciated it was told in a retrospective format, so overall the time skips do not feel far-fetched, just sometimes clunky in their usage.
Weep, Woman, Weep is immersive and haunting for its portrayal of people who are torn between self-destruction, the destruction of others and the pull of power, and the elevation of carving a new path for themselves—against the pressure and expectations forged by generation after generation in suffering and upheaval.
Thank you to Kitchen Witch Press and NetGalley for sharing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 9, 2021
This may be a short read, but it packs a good punch. Perfectly paced - it kept me wondering what was next and also worried about what was going on. I loved the lore and the creepy feel of the crying woman. Good read, so glad I gave it a try
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
September 10, 2021
This is a beautiful novella that I would describe as quiet feminist horror. The story follows the narrator through her life in a small New Mexico town haunted by La Llorona. It dances from year to year, showing scenes from different phases of life. This is definitely a character-driven story and it's really well done. I felt captivated by the magic and power in this story and it really focused on the strength of women.
I would recommend this book for people who enjoy magical realism, strong witchy women, and horror that's not too scary. It's also a fairly short and quick read that still has an emotional punch.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I would recommend this book for people who enjoy magical realism, strong witchy women, and horror that's not too scary. It's also a fairly short and quick read that still has an emotional punch.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 29, 2026
I liked this short story set in New Mexico. The MC is cursed after being taken in the Rio Grande by La Llorona, a dead ghost woman who drags teenage girls into the water to "baptize" them and take their souls. The author does a really good job talking about some very sensitive issues including domestic violence, sexual orientation, and how society can turn a blind eye to some very bad situations. I especially liked that given the current climate in the USA. I want to thank the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for giving me an e-copy of this book, in return for an honest review.
December 26, 2021
I didn’t have any expectations when I picked up this books but I was blown away. What a beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful story about breaking patterns and thriving despite all odds. It has a dose of magical realism but works on several levels. Super excited to pick up something else by the author.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
October 30, 2023
Unfortunately, this was a bit of a disappointment for me because my expectation was that this was a horror story about the legend of La Llorona. It is not horror and La Llorona hardly appears.
This was essentially one long feminist screed, and I am not a feminist. Some elements of La Llorona folklore are referenced, but they are never unambiguously elucidated and by then end of the book I wondered if Mercy, the protagonist, hallucinated the entire story to rationalize her often bizarre actions and reactions.
I really enjoy this author’s writing style, it is mostly clear and engaging but there are continuity issues throughout where things are just stated as though they are fact or should make sense but they simply don’t. I kept experiencing a bit of a whiplash effect where I wondered if I missed some rational connection, but it was simply nowhere to be found.
I wish that La Llorona would get the horror star treatment she so richly deserves but I have yet to find that book despite many attempts. At least this treatment was not as overtly misandrist as 90% of the other books I’ve read on the topic which I had to tag as DNF, and again I do enjoy this author’s other works, but this one just didn’t measure up for me despite tremendous early potential.
This was essentially one long feminist screed, and I am not a feminist. Some elements of La Llorona folklore are referenced, but they are never unambiguously elucidated and by then end of the book I wondered if Mercy, the protagonist, hallucinated the entire story to rationalize her often bizarre actions and reactions.
I really enjoy this author’s writing style, it is mostly clear and engaging but there are continuity issues throughout where things are just stated as though they are fact or should make sense but they simply don’t. I kept experiencing a bit of a whiplash effect where I wondered if I missed some rational connection, but it was simply nowhere to be found.
I wish that La Llorona would get the horror star treatment she so richly deserves but I have yet to find that book despite many attempts. At least this treatment was not as overtly misandrist as 90% of the other books I’ve read on the topic which I had to tag as DNF, and again I do enjoy this author’s other works, but this one just didn’t measure up for me despite tremendous early potential.
August 6, 2022
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie is a horror novella that retells the La Llorona legend. The story revolves around Mercy, who lives in the town of Sueño, New Mexico. In this town, La Llorona haunts the women, attracted by their sadness and heartbreak. Since she lost her best friend to La Llorona, Mercy has been more cautious than before. She's trying to do what she can to survive and heal.
Here is a captivating excerpt from the opening chapter:
"I am built for tears.
It's in my blood. The women in my family didn't know how to have a life without sorrows. If they couldn't find any, they made them.
I was always finding ways to punish myself if I got too happy. I'd get excited about the paperbacks - bodice rippers, mostly - that I'd buy from the used bookstore on the corner of Main Street, and if I liked the ending of one too much, I'd throw it out. Can't do with too much happiness in the house."
Overall, Weep, Woman, Weep is a horror novella that will appeal to fans of #ownvoices books. The author describes herself as a native New Mexican mestiza. As a Person of Color myself, I am happy to support this author and diversity in the book industry. Unfortunately, I just wasn't drawn into this book. A lot of the book was told in past tense narration, and there wasn't enough action to interest. me. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of fantasy books in general, you can check out this book, which is available now!
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie is a horror novella that retells the La Llorona legend. The story revolves around Mercy, who lives in the town of Sueño, New Mexico. In this town, La Llorona haunts the women, attracted by their sadness and heartbreak. Since she lost her best friend to La Llorona, Mercy has been more cautious than before. She's trying to do what she can to survive and heal.
Here is a captivating excerpt from the opening chapter:
"I am built for tears.
It's in my blood. The women in my family didn't know how to have a life without sorrows. If they couldn't find any, they made them.
I was always finding ways to punish myself if I got too happy. I'd get excited about the paperbacks - bodice rippers, mostly - that I'd buy from the used bookstore on the corner of Main Street, and if I liked the ending of one too much, I'd throw it out. Can't do with too much happiness in the house."
Overall, Weep, Woman, Weep is a horror novella that will appeal to fans of #ownvoices books. The author describes herself as a native New Mexican mestiza. As a Person of Color myself, I am happy to support this author and diversity in the book industry. Unfortunately, I just wasn't drawn into this book. A lot of the book was told in past tense narration, and there wasn't enough action to interest. me. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of fantasy books in general, you can check out this book, which is available now!
September 29, 2021
It was hard for me to get through this novella, mostly because I felt like I was getting a succinct recap of a book someone else read. The first person storytelling made it so I did not feel attached to the characters or events in this book at all, since I was being told rather than shown. I think this book would have benefitted from a third person point of view. The skipping around and "oh yeah I forgot..." from the narrator was not enjoyable at all.
My other reason for disappointment was that this book was not "horror." Maybe if La Llorona was actually described it would have been spooky, but I feel like so many potentially scary scenes were just brushed over. There's even a scene that has potential where the narrator says "but I don't want to talk about that in depth." How disappointing! I gave this book one star on my goodreads.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
My other reason for disappointment was that this book was not "horror." Maybe if La Llorona was actually described it would have been spooky, but I feel like so many potentially scary scenes were just brushed over. There's even a scene that has potential where the narrator says "but I don't want to talk about that in depth." How disappointing! I gave this book one star on my goodreads.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
November 9, 2021
Horror and folklore go together so well. Just look at how Midsommar (2019) mingles shattering grief with a "folksy" festival, or how Carmen Maria Machado employs it in her stories in Her Body and Other Parties, specifically in 'The Husband Stitch'! The stories that are told from generation to generation always carry a specific trauma and I adore it when authors explore that to the extent that DeBlassie does in Weep, Woman, Weep. Thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I love the scary side of folklore, the dead women that haunt particular bends in rivers, the little lights hat confuse your path in the woods, the stones that call you and then entrap you. I'm about it, especially because Northern European folklore is full of them. But there is so much more to explore, so many other cultures full of the scary and the awe-inspiring. And that brings me to Weep, Woman, Weep, a Horror novella that doesn't so much put a spin on the La Llorona tale, but rather draws it to a conclusion. La Llorona, or the 'Weeping Woman', is a big part of Latin American folklore and has become so well-known that Hollywood tried to incorporate her into their Conjuring franchise. As is natural with folklore, there are a variety of stories about her, but central elements remain the white dress, the midnight wailing, the drowning of children and women, and the crushing weight of the patriarchy. All these come to play in Weep, Woman, Weep, where crying is dangerous, openly expressing sadness is dangerous, and where men and their desires and expectations are dangerous. The content warnings in the blurb should be taken into account, as DeBlassie does not pull her punches when it comes to the horror. But thankfully she also doesn't shy away from beauty, magic and the slow journey of healing.
Mercy's life is marked by the sorrow of those around her and the growing sorrow within herself. The women of her town carry their sorrow wherever they go, especially once La Llorona has baptized them in her river. Sometimes it seems that the only way to survive is to give in, to let her drag you down into the watery depths and emerge wet-haired and red-eyed. Mercy has lost her friend to La Llorona, but she is determined she won't be dragged down herself. You see, Mercy is a fighter. Not in the traditional, almost cliché, way, where everything becomes a battle and heroism is worn like a cape. Instead, Mercy takes one step after another, moves forward without looking up; survives day by day, letting time pass and her flowers grow. It is a seemingly small act of rebellion and yet it feels epic. Through sumptuous language, a casual yet sharp tone, a down-to-earthness that belies the magic, Weep, Woman, Weep tells of recovery, of restraint, of the difficulty of opening up, and of the beauty of a fulfilling life.
DeBlassie almost seamlessly weaves a whole set of heavy themes into her story without interrupting its flow. Despite the horrors it describes, Weep, Woman, Weep never loses faith in its own main character. It never undercuts her power, even when she is at her lowest. Mercy's journey throughout the novella is one that utterly gripped me as I accompanied her from her teenage years to solid middle-age. DeBlassie shapes her growth well, the way in which the world moves around her but she doesn't let its movements affect her core. There is loneliness there, but also beauty, a balance I believe is at the core of good horror. Magic is something elemental in Weep, Woman, Weep, not in that it is linked to the elements, although it is, but that it is something normal in Mercy's life. She speaks to her plants, just like her mother buried protection charms. I loved how DeBlassie balanced the inheritance of trauma with this inheritance of skill and understanding. I can't wait to read more by Maria DeBlasie!
I raced through Weep, Woman, Weep, engrossed by Mercy's story and fascinated by the folklore and details that DeBlassie weaves throughout her story.
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I love the scary side of folklore, the dead women that haunt particular bends in rivers, the little lights hat confuse your path in the woods, the stones that call you and then entrap you. I'm about it, especially because Northern European folklore is full of them. But there is so much more to explore, so many other cultures full of the scary and the awe-inspiring. And that brings me to Weep, Woman, Weep, a Horror novella that doesn't so much put a spin on the La Llorona tale, but rather draws it to a conclusion. La Llorona, or the 'Weeping Woman', is a big part of Latin American folklore and has become so well-known that Hollywood tried to incorporate her into their Conjuring franchise. As is natural with folklore, there are a variety of stories about her, but central elements remain the white dress, the midnight wailing, the drowning of children and women, and the crushing weight of the patriarchy. All these come to play in Weep, Woman, Weep, where crying is dangerous, openly expressing sadness is dangerous, and where men and their desires and expectations are dangerous. The content warnings in the blurb should be taken into account, as DeBlassie does not pull her punches when it comes to the horror. But thankfully she also doesn't shy away from beauty, magic and the slow journey of healing.
Mercy's life is marked by the sorrow of those around her and the growing sorrow within herself. The women of her town carry their sorrow wherever they go, especially once La Llorona has baptized them in her river. Sometimes it seems that the only way to survive is to give in, to let her drag you down into the watery depths and emerge wet-haired and red-eyed. Mercy has lost her friend to La Llorona, but she is determined she won't be dragged down herself. You see, Mercy is a fighter. Not in the traditional, almost cliché, way, where everything becomes a battle and heroism is worn like a cape. Instead, Mercy takes one step after another, moves forward without looking up; survives day by day, letting time pass and her flowers grow. It is a seemingly small act of rebellion and yet it feels epic. Through sumptuous language, a casual yet sharp tone, a down-to-earthness that belies the magic, Weep, Woman, Weep tells of recovery, of restraint, of the difficulty of opening up, and of the beauty of a fulfilling life.
DeBlassie almost seamlessly weaves a whole set of heavy themes into her story without interrupting its flow. Despite the horrors it describes, Weep, Woman, Weep never loses faith in its own main character. It never undercuts her power, even when she is at her lowest. Mercy's journey throughout the novella is one that utterly gripped me as I accompanied her from her teenage years to solid middle-age. DeBlassie shapes her growth well, the way in which the world moves around her but she doesn't let its movements affect her core. There is loneliness there, but also beauty, a balance I believe is at the core of good horror. Magic is something elemental in Weep, Woman, Weep, not in that it is linked to the elements, although it is, but that it is something normal in Mercy's life. She speaks to her plants, just like her mother buried protection charms. I loved how DeBlassie balanced the inheritance of trauma with this inheritance of skill and understanding. I can't wait to read more by Maria DeBlasie!
I raced through Weep, Woman, Weep, engrossed by Mercy's story and fascinated by the folklore and details that DeBlassie weaves throughout her story.
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September 5, 2021
“She was the Weeping Woman, sure. But I was the woman who made rainwater out of tears. I would use them to water my crops through this drought. When people bought my fat turnips and sharp radishes and long, thick carrots, they would taste of freshly turned futures, hope, the bittersweet taste of things past, and the salty tang of possibility. This I would do to remind others that we are the seeds we plant, not the histories forced upon us. This I would do to wash away the sorrow from my soul.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
This book is so heartwarming. Even though this book categorized as horror, I think it’s more magical realism, and the horror level is probably only 0.000001%. Which is very subtle. Probably because the story is related to La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, so it categorized as horror, but it's actually not horror at all. I think the story is beautiful and touching.
Our narrator and main character, Mercy, tells the story of her life in a circle full of sorrow and grief because of La Llorona’s doing. And how she tries to break the chains of the generational trauma. I like the writing style, which make us seems so close with Mercy and listening to Mercy's story directly. The way the story is told is never a dull moment and it flows beautifully. In my opinion, this book also has its own deep meaning apart from Mercy’s story to fight La Llorona’s curse. I can see that in this life, we are just like Mercy. We have our own 'ghost' ready to haunt us whenever we are drowning in sadness, griefs, regrets, or sorrows. The ghost can be our past that we may not be able to let go or fully accept. That being said, this book is beautifully-written too.
Overall, I didn’t have any particular issues when reading this book. Maybe at first it felt a little slow, but it doesn’t bother me. I’d say again, this book is short but very beautiful and heartwarming. This was a story of letting go, accepting ourselves, and how we work for miracles. As Mercy also said about miracles:
“Here's the thing about miracles—medicine—whatever you want to call it. You can't force it on anyone or do the work for them. All you can do is make your own miracles and let people live out their lives however they plan to.”
Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the opportunity to read this eARC. All opinions are my own.
December 20, 2021
Centered around La Llorona, the gothic fairytale is a feminist treat. If you are not acquainted with the story of La Llorona, the most common version is of a woman who marries a rich rancher. After bearing his children, she witnesses him with another woman and in a fit of jealous rage, drowns their children in the river. Unable to live with the grief, she spends eternity pacing the shores of the river, weeping and wailing. Weep, Woman, Weep takes this story and bestows upon it a fresh face and name.
Mercy's life has never been easy. Generations of sorrow have tormented Sueño, New Mexico and La Llorona waits by the riverbank to drag the next generation down. The town and its people are well depicted but even here, bigotry is nevertheless alive and well. Ever present is the shade of La Llorona as the girls of Sueño are taught to conceal their sorrows and never, ever walk by the river at night. Mercy and her best friend, Sherry, have bigger dreams of leaving this little small-minded town but one day Sherry is touched by La Llorona and nothing is ever the same again. Mercy is determined that she will not lose her own vitality to the watery depths. She's been marked but won't give in.
Even with the heavy burden of grief on her shoulders, she finds quiet rebellion in her day-to-day life on the farm. She's jaded and wary but strength comes from within and Mercy has it in spades. She avoids the river, even standing the standing water of baths, and secretes her tears in jars so they will not be used to cause pain. Through it all, she perseveres. The addition of a new neighbor leads Mercydown a path to another way of thinking. Mercy takes her roots that could entangle her, waters them with her tears, and lets them flourish into something beautiful.
Choosing to have Mercy speak from the pages makes Weep, Woman, Weep more of a confessional than impassive story. There are times that she stops herself from saying more than she means to say. The use of first person makes Mercy's tale more intimate and believable. She's cutting and genuine and that's what makes her story all the more heart-wrenching.
Weep, Woman, Weep easily conveys the folklore vibe while still managing to be well-rooted in Mercy's world. At times, it's uncertain if La Llorona is merely in Mercy's head. Is she truly a supernatural spook? Whether or not La Llorona exists or is a convenient excuse for Mercy's stoicism is anyone's guess. One could look at it as a view of the role of women. How we are taught to swallow down our sorrow and put on a brave face to the world. How showing emotion is frequently viewed as negative and how our own hopes and dreams are put on the back burner sacrificially for others. This gothic fairytale is so beautifully written. Its haunting goes far beyond the grasp of La Llorona and weaves a beautiful story of endurance, fortitude, and love.
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Mercy's life has never been easy. Generations of sorrow have tormented Sueño, New Mexico and La Llorona waits by the riverbank to drag the next generation down. The town and its people are well depicted but even here, bigotry is nevertheless alive and well. Ever present is the shade of La Llorona as the girls of Sueño are taught to conceal their sorrows and never, ever walk by the river at night. Mercy and her best friend, Sherry, have bigger dreams of leaving this little small-minded town but one day Sherry is touched by La Llorona and nothing is ever the same again. Mercy is determined that she will not lose her own vitality to the watery depths. She's been marked but won't give in.
Even with the heavy burden of grief on her shoulders, she finds quiet rebellion in her day-to-day life on the farm. She's jaded and wary but strength comes from within and Mercy has it in spades. She avoids the river, even standing the standing water of baths, and secretes her tears in jars so they will not be used to cause pain. Through it all, she perseveres. The addition of a new neighbor leads Mercydown a path to another way of thinking. Mercy takes her roots that could entangle her, waters them with her tears, and lets them flourish into something beautiful.
Choosing to have Mercy speak from the pages makes Weep, Woman, Weep more of a confessional than impassive story. There are times that she stops herself from saying more than she means to say. The use of first person makes Mercy's tale more intimate and believable. She's cutting and genuine and that's what makes her story all the more heart-wrenching.
Weep, Woman, Weep easily conveys the folklore vibe while still managing to be well-rooted in Mercy's world. At times, it's uncertain if La Llorona is merely in Mercy's head. Is she truly a supernatural spook? Whether or not La Llorona exists or is a convenient excuse for Mercy's stoicism is anyone's guess. One could look at it as a view of the role of women. How we are taught to swallow down our sorrow and put on a brave face to the world. How showing emotion is frequently viewed as negative and how our own hopes and dreams are put on the back burner sacrificially for others. This gothic fairytale is so beautifully written. Its haunting goes far beyond the grasp of La Llorona and weaves a beautiful story of endurance, fortitude, and love.
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March 18, 2022
Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie. I loved this book. It was such a deep, tragic story. Its the story of La Llorona which is a Mexican and Latin American folklore about a woman who is said to have drowned her children so she haunts the river banks wailing for her children. La Llorona is not going to get Mercy she is determined to not get bogged down like her friend Sherry did. It took her but its not going to take Mercy even when she tried to save her best friend it thought it got her but she survived. Her family is one sad story after another and Mercy is determined to break the generational curse. I really felt like this story was about the bounds of depression and trying to pull yourself out of the pit. I was rooting for Mercy thru the whole story and I think if all young girls are truthful you can see a bit of yourself in Mercy. This book is haunting, tragic and beautiful. I truly enjoyed it.
September 15, 2021
Weep, Woman, Weep is a Gothic Fairy tale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie. This novella is a short read but filled with plenty and what a quagmire. It is set in New Mexico and details the lives and curse of generations of women who have lived with pain and sorrow, fear and hatred, racism, and misogyny, ghosts, and magic. This haunting tale shows so much suffering that is so heavy it almost becomes palpable. Generations of Mexican children have grown up afraid of La Llorona and this story is no different. I am so grateful I don’t live with that.
The myth of La Llorona in Latin American folklore is that she is a ghost who roams waterfront areas mourning her children whom she drowned.
The myth of La Llorona in Latin American folklore is that she is a ghost who roams waterfront areas mourning her children whom she drowned.
September 22, 2021
Short, sweet, and to the point. DeBlassie writes the main character, Mercy, with a strong and sassy voice. I could hear her speaking in my head, and besides that the visuals tended to be on point. I felt I was able to let my imagination run wild with the town and the characters while still having stern guidelines for what I should be seeing. While I would have loved if some of the metaphorical themes surrounding La Llorona and the baptisms had been expanded even further, I still liked where the author took the book. I especially loved the neighbor she ended up next door to, and would love to hear more of his story one day. A nice, vaguely spooky read for a rainy afternoon or evening.
March 17, 2022
This book was a really good read! I wasn't sure how well I would actually enjoy this book, but like usual this author did not disappoint! It's like a fairytale story, and it's full of advice, confidence building, and cultural history. Or what I feel like is cultural history. The story telling was rich and very descriptive. It felt like I was right there in the story with Mercy. I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did so I was pleasantly surprised. For such a short read this one packed quit a bang into it. I highly recommend and can't wait to read more stories like this one from the author in the future!
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