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racheeeios's review against another edition
1.0
Incredible concept. Absolutely terrible execution. The writing was really, really bad.
aclopez6's review against another edition
5.0
As someone who has no interest in having children/giving birth I found this engrossing. If I had kids or experienced post-partum depression or pregnancy-related anxiety, this would be a much tougher book to read. I will note that some parts become dry about 60% through, but I would recommend sticking with it if you have time.
gracegerhard's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
2.25
The reason I am only giving this book 2 stars is because it didn't feel fully developed. The main character seemed to jump from lost and broken, to fully self realized and enlightened. Her journey through therapy wasn't really a journey at all. The language in the book was beautiful, but somehow didn't convey the terror I was expecting.
drsassitude's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Castro’s disturbing and atmospheric Goddess of Filth so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of this book. The Haunting of Alejandra follows the titular heroine as she grapples with generational trauma and tries to survive an unhappy marriage. What I loved: the scares, the rich cultural heritage and folklore, Alejandra herself. What didn’t work as well for me: the plot/narration veered into some cheesy territory at times and some of the antagonists (like the husband) felt a little thinly drawn.
On the whole, I enjoyed this one and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good creepy read—just in time for spooky szn.
Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for an early copy of this book.
On the whole, I enjoyed this one and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good creepy read—just in time for spooky szn.
Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for an early copy of this book.
jennfischetto's review against another edition
5.0
This is my second book by V. Castro, and I'll read everything she writes. :)
unclenina's review against another edition
2.5
I wanted to love this but I constantly found myself rolling my eyes. In the end, I found this a bit “eat, pray, love” with a bit of Mexican folklore. If that’s up your alley, go for it!
The dialogue was so unnatural and I truly didn’t care what happened to any of the characters.
The dialogue was so unnatural and I truly didn’t care what happened to any of the characters.
readingwithadi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75