This is book 2 in the Evil Sushi series. It is a faced paced story following on from the first book so I recommend reading that first. This book is full of action and betrayals and knowing who can be trusted and not trusted. The plot is basically about the world coming to an end being over run by sea mutants that are set on destroying the world and the human inhabitants. No one knows a lot about this species other than they are deadly. Can the team find and destroy the cause of this virus? Will they find a cure to save people that are infected? And at times of danger and stress is the human race worse than the vicious species that are trying to take over?
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I loved the first book in the series, and this one certainly had the same effect and appeal on me as the first in the series did! This one I think I may have actually enjoyed it a bit more in truth! This one had just as convincing depth to the story, and a world that is in chaos, and not sure when the end is in sight!
The story continues from the cause and effect of the first one. The strong suspense, and thrill continues in this one as well. I was completely captivated even more with the events that were happening as well as the strong character development that greatly added nicely to the surrounding story. This story is very fast pace and certainly not dull in any form. I loved this series and this installment. I am curious where this could go next, this is a series, as well as book not to be passed up by any means!
I love this author for all the characters and worlds they create. This series quickly became a favorite of mine. And this book alone truly captivated me! Highly recommend tp read this series if you have not had the pleasure yet, and this author too! High recommendation from me as its a must read!
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I have been a long time fan of this amazing author, but I have not yet had the chance to read this one. Needless to say I devoured it! It was so good from start to finish, I could not get enough. The world and the characters as well as what was going on, it was a bit crazy but awesome!
A find leads to a change. What would that change bring though? I was involved very much in this book as well with all the characters. This “find” leads to a lot of things, and things get a bit out of this world sort to say, I was on the edge of my seat wanting t o know what would end up happening next! I was hooked, and the story certainly never slowed down and highly kept my interest. I loved the ending how it was left open for part 2. So needless to say, i am looking forward to reading the next installment!
Amazing writing and book. It was different in many ways than I could have ever imagined! I was surely not disappointed! Highly recommend this book and this author! Prepare for sleepless nights!
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This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up her books as I know what I am in for. One of the things I love about her books is her ability to pull me into the story with ease. Her writing style is such that it brings her books to a new level with each one that I pick up. This book is no different. This is the second book in the series which I enjoyed just as much if not more than the first. The characters are connectable and pulled me into the story from the beginning. They are creative, unique and I enjoyed how supportive of each other they are. They have great growth throughout the story as well. This is a story about finding a cure that could be impossible and making a huge choice that could affect everyone. You don’t want to miss what happens in this book. It is worth the pick up. I really enjoyed reading this book and what it brought to my afternoon. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back for seconds…
Evil Sushi turns the tables, putting meat back on the menu.
*****
Two down-on-their-luck East Coast fishermen make the discovery of a lifetime—one that could solve world hunger once and for all. They find themselves fast-tracked on a quest to alter lives around the globe. Their discovery changes things, there’s no doubt about it, but not in the way they hoped.
Is Evil Sushi fiction, the ramblings of a lunatic, or a prophecy as to what may come to pass? Pick this one up and decide for yourself.
C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author, is the recipient of several awards, including:
The Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award for 2017, 2018 & 2019 in the Best Local Author category; The Brant News Readers’ Choice Award for 2017 Best Local Author; Readers’ Favorite award in the short story/novella category; the 2017 SIBA Award for Best New Adult; the 2017 SIBA Award for Best Novella; 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction—Supernatural genre; 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre; 2019 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre; 2019 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban Genre; City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020; Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Cambridge Times Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2021; and 2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction — Holiday category.
Currently residing in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, she lives with her two sons. She began her writing career after the tragic loss of her parents and husband. Redirecting her emotions through the jotting down of stories became therapeutic in her battle with depression and in 2014 she decided to begin publishing some of her works.
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A storm was coming, brewing faster than a bubbling cauldron. People were missing; ghost towns popping up along coastlines. Strange creatures lurked in the shadows, the screams of their victims heard, but the carnage rarely seen. Still, the government and military refused to believe nature was their foe, insisting terrorism was to blame.
The once picturesque fishing town of Treacle was gone; lost to research after being commandeered by a General. Whatever the cause, the oceans had turned deadly, and the virus responsible was spreading inland. They needed a cure and fast. Unfortunately, all they had learned so far was the mutations in some people were much more extensive than others.
A radical decision was called for, but would it be the right choice? Pick up a copy of Sashimi and find out for yourself.
C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author, is the recipient of several awards, including:
The Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award for 2017, 2018 & 2019 in the Best Local Author category; The Brant News Readers’ Choice Award for 2017 Best Local Author; Readers’ Favorite award in the short story/novella category; the 2017 SIBA Award for Best New Adult; the 2017 SIBA Award for Best Novella; 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction—Supernatural genre; 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre; 2019 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre; 2019 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban Genre; City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020; Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Cambridge Times Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2021; and 2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction — Holiday category.
Currently residing in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, she lives with her two sons. She began her writing career after the tragic loss of her parents and husband. Redirecting her emotions through the jotting down of stories became therapeutic in her battle with depression and in 2014 she decided to begin publishing some of her works.
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We are given a touching novella about fighting to find the light and happiness even when you are dealt a hand that is dark and full of sorrow. This is my second read by this Author and I really enjoy their righting style, again they deliver in originality and touch on cultural history.
The Author will have you feeling every bit of anguish and hope as we are told Mercy’s story from her POV. We follow Mercy throughout her life and through her difficult journey of breaking free from her generational curse.
This Author amazes me with their attention to detail and descriptions, as well as their talent of writing about sensitive topics with care and relatability.
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I generally enjoy feminist gothic horror and this book is no different. It’s more or less a novella given its short length. I really just wanted more pages so that there would be more depth to the story, as some parts of the story felt a bit rushed. Still, the writing was beautiful, and I enjoyed the magical realism as well as the themes of intergenerational trauma and grief. A haunting but moving story.
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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by YellowTulips11
I was very intrigued by the premise of the story of a woman fighting and resisting the constant haunting of La Llorna. As a child, I too, grew up hearing the tales of the woman in white weeping for her lost children by the river. I couldn’t wait to see where this story would lead.
The story takes place in the town of Sueño, New Mexico. I was immediately drawn to the friendship and solidarity between the two characters, Mercy and Sherry. It made me think of my own childhood best friend and I related to the characters’ growth together. I wish the story delved a little deeper into the personal journeys of the girls as they faced the many challenges in their lives. I clearly understood the many emotions Mercy had throughout her life during her times of strife and grief and found myself rooting for her success as the story progressed. Sherry’s story wasn’t as detailed and I found myself wanting to know much more about her life and everything going on inside of her.
Due to the short length of the book, parts of the story felt rushed. I had a hard time following the story at certain points, as the storyline digressed multiple times in the same paragraph. Mercy bounced around a lot as she described things and events. It was then I realized the story is written as if you are having a conversation with Mercy and she is telling you the tale herself. Just as the stories of La Llorna are passed down verbally, generation after generation, Mercy was passing her story down in the same verbal context. I felt the connection to “Weep, Woman, Weep” just as I felt to my own ancestral stories from generations before me. It definitely left me wishing the story was longer with more details of the characters’ lives and a glimpse into the future and how it turned out.
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I really enjoyed this book! It was short, and I honestly would have given it 5 stars if it could’ve been longer so that more detail could have been given for some of the events, but I still recommend it. I was looking for something different than other books I have been reading lately and this did not disappoint.
One of the things that I enjoyed about this book the most was the magical language used in the descriptions. I could see the vivid images in my head and some of them made me laugh or smile. One of my favorite lines in the book was “the mountains just behind the Rio Grande that turned pink and red like a schoolgirl thinking dirty thoughts when the sun rose and set each day”. As a person who has lived in the southwestern part of the United States, I absolutely loved this description!
For a quick, magical read, I highly recommend this book!
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This story was simply amazing! Reading the first page, I was immediately drawn in. I love Mercy’s voice and the storytelling she does. I adore the reality in the relationships, and the way the story touches on all the ways that things were different then. I loved reading about Mercy’s dreams and her fighting spirit even as her dreams changed because reality struck. I just really truly love everything about it, I was absolutely enthralled from beginning to end.
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This was slightly out of my comfort zone. I was hesitant about choosing to read this book, but am so glad I went with it! Definitely not what I expected, but in a good way. I felt all kinds of emotion while reading this book. I read it in an afternoon! I just couldn’t put it down! So I you’re trying to decide if you really want to read it, just do it! You’ll be glad you did.
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Sadness and madness, the curse of La Llorona, also known as the weeping woman, is the plague of a small New Mexican town. Mercy is a young woman who is determined not to fall as the women before her have. Will she succeed? Will she stumble?
Weep, Woman, Weep was a quick enjoyable read. It did take me a moment to really get into the story, at first, I found it a little difficult to follow. I did quickly adjust to the writing style and found myself sucked into it the story and unable to put the book down. The struggles Mercy talks about as well as experiences are relatable, as well as thought provoking. The struggle to be happy and succeed, not let the bad moments keep you down is something anyone is something anyone can at the very least understand, many having experiences it in there own lives. While I think this story could be even better if it was expanded into a longer novel and had the time to go into more depth, I did feel it was worth the time it took to read.
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Mercy lives along the Rio Grande River in New Mexico, she is constantly pursued and followed by La Llorona, the tortured spirit of a mother who drowned her children. Ms DeBlassie spins this web of magic over a beautiful desert landscape, where you are told the story of La Llorona and Mercy and how their paths continue to cross during Mercy’s life. This tale becomes even more haunting when a tall stranger moves next door to Mercy’s farm and her whole life is flipped upside down. While this was a very quick read, I thoroughly enjoyed it and literally could not put it down!
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This book is set around two young women in a small town haunted by La Llorna. Mercy and Sherry were the best of friends. Until they weren’t. Until her.
I truly loved this book and how it showed you can overcome anything that is in your way. Regardless of what past or being that is trying to stop you.
“All you can do is make your own miracles and let people live out their lives however they plan to.” That quote hit home with me. I recommend this book to anyone who feels stuck because not even La Llorna can stop you. Review by @michellerenee6590
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3.5/4 stars Reading the description of this book, I had very high hopes for the story. The beginning of the book took me a little bit to get into. But once I did, I felt the story was rushed. There was so much character development missed due to the length of the book. I would’ve liked to see more details not only about the culture where the book takes place, but the people in the book as well.
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5/5 This is an amazing read, that one can finish fairly quickly. The writing style is well done, and once I got into the story, I could not put it down till I was finished. It’s a thought provoking read that makes the reader consider generational trauma, and what it means to take charge of one’s own happiness. The main protagonist is Mercy, and we fallow her narrative about her time as a young girl and into adulthood. She explains to the reader who La Llorona is, why it’s dangerous for the women in town to get to close to the river, and why she collects her own tears in jars. This book is a great read all through out the year, but I imagine this is the type of book is an even better read while on vacation or on a nice summer or spring day. Overall, I recommend this book to those that would like a light read and gets them thinking.
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La Llorona haunts the riverbanks of Sueño, New Mexico, a town where women are constantly counteracting the good things with something of sadness. She’s the reason that the girls are told not to walk down to river, just in case La Llorona is looking for someone to take down to the bottom of the river.
Mercy loses her best friend to La Llorona, and barely survived herself. Now, struggling for her life and attempting to get past the sorrows of Sueño, Mercy must delve into a world of magic, healing, and maybe just maybe, she’ll make it out alive.
Overall, I really enjoyed this read! Weep, Woman, Weep is heartbreaking and beautiful. It has a lot of potential to give the reader more, but I feel reads more like a story/legend you tell around a campfire or such than a full length story. It reads much like one would think about something that happens to them, jumping from one place to another and retracing it’s steps. I know it’s not for everyone, but it definitely felt like it was made for this story. I’d love to read more from this author.
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Weep, Woman, Weep is a fascinating modern fairytale. Set in a remote village in New Mexico, it tells the story of a curse that has affected generations of women and one woman’s desperate attempts to resist it. La Llorona is a haunting spirit, who takes lively and independent young people and fills them with sadness, redirecting them towards lives of passivity, conformity and obedience. Mercy has watched this happen to her neighbours and friends, and sees the impact La Llorona’s curse can have even generations later. She is determined to fight this seemingly inevitable fate and carve out her own path in life. Despite the dark themes in this book, there is plenty of warmth and hope as well. There is Mercy’s friendship with Mr. Consuelo, who gives her a job working on his farm, and with young Miguel, who Mercy employs on her own farm. There is the continual cycle of new life as Mercy’s farm overcomes challenges and thrives. There is Santos, who works his magic into soothing balms and cleansing soap. And there are the little ways Mercy finds to keep her sadness at bay. This is an engaging and original book, and gets five stars from me. I would recommend it to fans of magical realism, such as books by Cecelia Ahern and Jostein Gaarder.
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This story was as beautiful as it was relatable. Looking at this world through Mercy’s eyes was an experience. Mercy is such an incredibly resilient character. From a young age, she consistently fought against a fate that she grew up seeing as almost unavoidable. It was the bond she shared with her best friend that pushed her forward, and later the rage and sorrow that kept her going. I loved the use of La Llorona in the story. I also love how overtime, you see the world around her change. The story ends on such a hopeful tone, really inspiring that dreams are achievable. I would have liked to see more of the story after Mercy has some realizations and shifts her perspective. Beautifully written!
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The beginning of this book felt a little disjointed because the way it is written, the character gets ahead of herself several times while telling the story. Once I got used to the writing style, it was a good read. It wasn’t like an adventure or thriller where you’re on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens, but the story does subtly sink it’s hooks into you. You start reading and before you know it, BAM! You’re entranced. Good read for a rainy night!
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I loved the premise of this story, and it definitely caught my attention. My only REAL complaint (if you want to call it that) is the story is just too short for me. At 120 pages, you are only getting what I would call the bare minimum. The characters were good, the writing style was definitely there, and the story/plot has great potential. I am very familiar with La Llorona so maybe I am heavily biased about what I expected going in. The main character, Mercy, is easily relatable for most people, and easy to like as the protagonist. She is well written and has character depth and advancement. I also enjoyed how the author added in some more serious topics that today’s society faces, adding again to the relatable aspect. There are also so many quotable one liners in this book, and specific parts that stood out to me. I did actually enjoy this book quite a bit, but reading it cover to cover in 1 sitting left me wanting more. Reviewed by @zoltrixes
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While I would consider this more of a novella, it was still an amazing read! Mercy, the main character, is quite a complicated character! I love deep, complicated characters. It makes the book a great read and you’re able to put yourself in the book. Mercy is so relatable and that’s exactly what I hope for when I pick a book. The author did an amazing job of weaving in social issues too.
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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.
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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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When I first saw this book it was the cover that pulled me in. It was a short read and the description sounded very Intriguing. However this book did not keep my attention and I struggled to stay focused while reading. I did push through and in the end I was able to enjoy the story that was being told.
I did wish there was more details in certain areas and felt other story details were overly explained. Some parts were hard to follow and I feel as if we as the reader were missing something.
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This story is so good! It was like having a conversation with a neighbor one evening on the porch sitting in a rocking chair. Hearing their story because they trusted you to share it with. I really enjoyed the authors easy writing style and how the story just flows. I had never heard of La Llorona until this book. The weight that is carried because of her tale and the burdens of ancestors can flow through generations. Mercy is so much stronger than she realizes and deserves all of the happiness. This book will make you want to hug Mercy and tell her its ok to let the light in. I will definitely be reading more by this author!
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La Llorona is a Mexican and Latin American folklore about a woman who is said to have drowned her children and haunts rivers and any bodies of waters wailing loudly for her children. This is a twist on the story with “marked” women being doomed to a lifetime of sorrow. Mercy and her best friend Sherry do what they can to not be another statistic, but when Sherry is pulled in and Mercy almost is their lives change for good. Their friendship goes separate ways as Sherry is doomed to an unfulfilled life. Mercy goes through hardship after hardship, but pushes through. Around town she is called many disturbing names, but years later the name that she is called that takes her awhile to hear that seems to define her the best. This novella is a great way to show the strength of a woman when everything is set against her. Will she be able to live out her life and find her way through it all or will she be another victim of the “Weeping Woman”?
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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale About Ancestral Hauntings By: Maria DeBlassie Review By: Susan Ratchford 5 stars
Even a whisper of the name La Llorona is enough to chill the bones of the women of Sueno, New Mexico. The Weeping Woman who stalks the waterways come nightfall waiting to drag her next victim into its murky depths, to baptize them, and leave them with red rimmed eyes and tears unshed. Sorrow is what attracts her, the generational traumas that mark themselves on a woman’s soul, making her a perfect victim for La Llorona. Mercy has already escaped the watery clutches of this Weeping Woman once while trying to save her best friend. She lost her best friend and part of herself that night but Mercy knows that La Llorona wants the rest of her as well. Will Mercy be able to break free of her bonds of generational trauma and reclaim her soul from the hauntings of La Llorona or will her sorrows drown her? The tale of La Llorona is as eerie as it is engaging. This book was so beautifully chilling and suspenseful. Such a powerful read from the first line to the last!!! I felt such a whirlwind of emotions throughout. It moved me to tears. This book makes you think about how easy it would be to let our sorrows rule our lives. How only through hard work and patience will the pain subside. So many good metaphors for holding on to pain and finally letting it go and building your own future. It filled me with such overwhelming hope. I also loved Santos and Mercy’s relationship and how it naturally developed over time. I can’t say enough about this book. It is a must read!!!!
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This is such a fascinating book! It follows Mercy who lives in a village where sorrow seems to follow all the women, keeping love just out of reach. The women have come to expect it and can’t seem to escape the clutches of La Llorona who thrills and feeds on their misery. Mercy wants more from life, but is scared to go after it because she fears she will just face the same fate of all the other women in the end. The author does an amazing job of tackling racism and misogyny as well as domestic violence which is unfortunately still so very prevalent in society. I just could not put this book down once I started it because I had to know what was going to happen next. Mercy is going to have to look deep within herself, face the past and truly get to know herself if she wants to have a real shot at happiness.
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