Weep, Women, Weep starts out with Mercy and Sherry living their lives the best they can while planning their futures in the city. All that changes when La Llorona drags Sherry under water and almost gets Mercy. After that day, Mercy’s life changes. Mercy gets hit with a lot of difficult life events that leave the reader wondering how she has the strength to keep going. I loved watching Mercy develop into an independent woman I honestly really liked this story. It made me realize that no matter what life throws at you, you can keep going and make good of your situation. Mercy is a strong hearted woman who never gave up, even when faced with terrible situations. I definitely will be checking out more of this author’s books!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hailey Hophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHailey Hop2021-10-09 06:44:342021-10-09 07:08:49Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Hailey Hop
As someone who minored in Spanish in college and was always fascinated by the tale of La Llorona, this was the perfect book to read to start off spooky season! Weep, Woman, Weep is a a modern story about the weeping woman, also known as La Llorona, and the effects she has on a small town called Sueño near the Rio Grande. The book follows Mercy in her efforts to remain ‘unbaptized’ by La Llorona, many years passing throughout the span of the book. Watching her attempts to break the generational trauma passed down to her made the book even more fascinating to read.
By the time Santos is introduced more than halfway through the novel, I was sucked in, even more so by his introduction. The automatic chemistry between the two made it impossible to put the book down after that point. Everyone reading this book will be dying to know if true love prevails or if the weeping woman will get her way with Mercy. The only thing I don’t like about the book is that it ended far too quickly, making me wish there was more to this amazingly haunting story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Kearney2021-10-08 19:38:412021-10-09 06:53:10Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kayla Kearney
Wow!! Upon reading this book it told you everything you needed to know and then some starting out. Then it got better to where I didn’t want to stop reading it. Weep woman weep is mysterious yet thrilling. I look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lindsay Peckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLindsay Peck2021-10-08 19:18:212021-10-09 06:52:18Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Lindsay Peck
Whoever said bubble baths were relaxing, was a big fat liar.
In the small town of Sueño on the banks of the Rio Grande, if you’re a girl, you aren’t allowed to be happy. Not when La Llorona is waiting for an opportunity to drag you under a baptism you.
Mercy and her best friend Sherry find themselves on the banks of the river after dark and are never the same again. Mercy then faces more tragedy and becomes a lonely outcast branded a witch from the townsfolk all while being marked and terrorized by La Llorona. Slowly through perseverance she turns all the darkness around her into hope, gaining the name Miracle Mercy.
This was such a wonderful read. Maria’s writing makes you feel as though Mercy is sitting there on your porch with you and a bottle of wine telling you her story. Once you start, you just can’t put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittanyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany2021-10-08 00:14:512021-10-08 08:37:11Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Brittany Angel
Where do I even begin to describe the feelings this book brought into my soul? This is the first book I’ve read by Maria DeBlassie and I am blown away. Mercy and the other women of their town are haunted by La Llorona, who sees to it that the women suffer sorrow and pass that sorrow down from generation to generation. After nearly being captured by La Llorona, Mercy is determined not to meet the ill fate of every other woman, and to find a way to break the curse La Llorona brings upon her. This book is captivating as you journey with Mercy into spiritual and magical growth while she fights to have the life she desires. Maria DeBlassie has created a storyline so real, you feel every emotion with every character as you journey through the pages. I loved this emotional journey and can not wait to read more by Maria DeBlassie!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nakyshia Legerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNakyshia Leger2021-10-07 11:54:042021-10-08 07:06:25Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Nakyshia Leger
This is a very unique tale of loss, sadness, and the search for a life worth living. Mercy is surrounded with women who feel the ache of rejection and the echo of those who have left or been taken. After losing her dearest friend, she knows that she needs to fight for herself, and the future of who she might become. DeBlassie’s writing draws you in to the story, and her words curl around you until you feel immersed in Mercy’s Sueño. A good story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-10-05 19:59:302021-10-06 07:37:56Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Erica Shoebridge
I was surprised by how much I loved this book. With each page, I found myself more drawn into it. This was a beautifully developed book. Everything flowed together so nicely. I loved all the elements of this book. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2021-10-05 17:51:072021-10-06 07:28:25Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie–Reviewed by Jerricka Brown
Going into this book I was not sure what to truly expect. It was somewhat an emotional tale, but also one that portrayed hope and beauty in the life we are given. This story was original and heartfelt and you could feel the emotions written word by word on each page. Marie DeBlassie did an amazing job with the way this story was told! The story is told by Mercy who is a young girl living in a small town in NM. As she tells her story its clearly not a fairy tale, but her everyday life as she has lived it. She is raised in a town where dark skin is frowned upon, Spanish is a forbidden language, and La Llorona (the weeping woman) has a hold on the towns generations of women and once she takes you there is no way back. She is raised by a single mother who she feels secretly fights her depression/unhappiness for Mercy’s sake, and her only friend and best friend is a girl named Sherry (or Sherry baby as she calls her). Her story strongly represents the power of facing your fears, overcoming your doubts, and living your life how you choose.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-10-04 00:13:062021-10-04 08:38:33Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Marie DeBlassie- Review by Lauren West
Mind Blowing by reading Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria Deblassie! I absolutely loved every moment of this Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings. I remember my husband telling me about the Ancestral Hauntings of La Llorona since he grew up in Mexico and a Hispanic family. At, first I was not fully sure if I would like it since I do not normally read books in this style. Like is an understatement and love doesn’t give this book enough credit. I loved watching Miracle Mercy go above and beyond in defeating La Llorona from stealing her life after so many years. Watching her journey of courage and strength in this book was amazing . Even when it came down to losing her best friend Sherry to La Llorona. She fell in love in the middle of all of the chaos years later and watched a worker Miguel be set free of the town she lived in. her big dreams were to always leave Sueno, New Mexico. Through tragedy, heartache, mason jars full of tears she comes out on top. I truly hope there is a second book to this. I have so many more questions about her new love interest and if she ever makes it out of the Small Town of Sueno, New Mexico like Sherry’s aunt did. This is written proof that anyone can break generational curses and get away from the Ancestral Hauntings! Definitely a book you can not put down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lopez Renteriahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lopez Renteria2021-10-03 15:48:002021-10-04 08:24:21Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Heather Lopez Renteria
Weep Woman Weep, A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie, is an excellent novella. The story might be short, but there is so much jam-packed into it, but not in an overwhelming fashion. I enjoyed how DeBlassie took the story of La Llorona and created a story around it. The characters, setting, and background was full of details allowing my imagination to take over and visualize the story. I have read other books by this author but enjoyed this one the best so far. There are so many layers to the book, and I wanted to get to each one. I look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2021-09-30 19:24:242021-10-01 08:04:35Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Sheri Schrader
Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie was a very interesting read for me. This is a novella in a genre that I wouldn’t normally try but the blurb and the cover art caught my attention and I was hooked when I started the very first chapter. I really loved how she incorporated the old world with the new and the ancestral horror was subtle but effective and definitely kept this reader on the edge of her seat. So if you need a short novella to read this weekend then I highly recommend Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-09-30 17:24:272021-10-01 07:42:40Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Stephanie Nicole
I am absolutely blown away by this story. Weep, Woman, Weep’s message of healing past generational trauma and accepting growth, light, and happiness was one I could absolutely relate to. It was one of those stories in which the sadness and pain seeps into your soul, but so does the healing. As a fellow Latina, who grew up in a very Caucasian area, I felt kind of at home in this story and it was kind of scary how I could identify so much with Mercy— a young woman who had been hurt, and grew to be overly cautious with anyone and everyone around her. I think I’m going to read this about 10 more times to help my soul heal a little more. I will definitely be on the lookout for more stories by Dr. Maria DeBlassie.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Mariehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Marie2021-09-30 17:09:222021-10-01 07:39:53Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jasmin Marie
Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie is a fast read, but it is SUCH a good one. The story is set in New Mexico and centers around Mercy and the Latin American myth of La Llorona. It contains such beautiful characters and imagery that it pulled me in, and I read it straight through. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I am not sorry that I dove right in. Admittedly, this book is right up my alley, but I would recommend this book to anyone, even if they weren’t head over heels for the paranormal. I give this book 5 stars and look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-09-30 15:39:272021-10-01 07:31:41Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Chrissy Spulak
Okay this is a difficult one simply because I don’t know where to start with how much I loved this book. I really enjoy all the genres that are touched on in this book but really this one is one to pick up right now for the spooky season we just entered and I bet you will find yourself loving it for so many more reasons as well! Weep, Woman, Weep may have that deep connection to La Llorona and the deep rooted folklore that goes into it but it also has a wonderful underlying story full of a strong woman’s voice and how she goes about finding that. I really loved the components and how well this book came together. You could tell as you read this was a blood sweat and tears novel that had hours and hours poured into it by Ms. DeBlassie. It shows and pays off from the gorgeous cover to the very last words. I can’t wait to possess a hardcopy to read time and again. This is one I will devour over and over again as I am sure you will want to when you finish!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-09-25 18:16:312021-09-26 06:26:47Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Liz Vrchota
This was an amazingly original book. Mercy tells the story of her encounter with La Llorana, the River Witch. She shares her encounter and how it changed her life. Mercy is a very strong young woman. Granted, she shouldn’t have been out walking by the ditch/river that late but still, she is a survivor. There are tough topics such as domestic violence, abuse and possibly suicide touched on. They are covered in a serious and respectful way. Mercy is so strong and well-written that you root her on as she battles the River Witch. An incredible book that you just can’t miss!! I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-09-25 08:56:312021-09-25 09:10:06Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Shelly Kittell
Wow I’m not sure where to start with this story. It is classed as a gothic fairytale but it feels so much more than that. It had an element of a fairytale with the story of the Weeping Woman and how she impacts the women that encounter her. There’s also a fairytale feel about the effect the Weeping Woman has on our main character Mercy. However I feel the story goes much deeper than that.
I feel this book has a story about depression and how if we allow ourselves to get dragged down to the depths it can take our life from us. However if we leave to fight back and live with happiness we can overcome it.
I really enjoyed this story. It was very moving and emotion and the little horror element keeps you hooked on your seat wondering if the Weeping Woman ends up getting Mercy or if she can defeat her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-09-25 03:51:372021-09-25 07:25:50Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kerry Carr
Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie is such a powerful and interesting book. I was drawn to this book from the moment I read the description. As I started reading I found a book so compelling that I couldn’t put it down. It is quite a short read and yet the author manages to pack so much into. It has a depth about it that you don’t normally find in a book so short. I loved the story and I though the main character suited it perfectly. This isn’t the first book I have read by this author but it is definitely my favourite!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-09-22 15:17:042021-09-23 08:35:11Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kerry Baker
This was a story, a fairy tale really, that really played well with all my emotions. I felt so much when reading this. My heart was heavy through out the reading of this novel. I felt a lot, and I found this book was very well written with such a impact on my soul, it was one that when I finished it, I sat back and reflected on what I had just read, it gave me a feel into my own life, a thing that is healthy for all our souls to do.
La Llorona has always been a folk tale I have always had great interest in. The fear of the story, as well as the worry it brings, always intrigues me. Is it something to get into a mother’s mind to strike fear into her heart or or is it a folk tale to teach us to be afraid of what we do not know or understand? The story itself brings on heavy grief, and to me that was welcomed in truth. I had faced grief through out my life, but it is a part of life, and not something we should ignore. The story itself brought a lot on as I read through the story, there was a lot of aspects added here and there. It was very well written!
I loved how the story was a like a ocean with a crashing wave. From pain to grief to anger…there was much emotions felt on the pages as I read through this. I was left with a heavy heart by time I concluded it. This was a positive experience for sure. I loved how the author made the words and pages flow so easily. It was weaved together as if it was a perfectly constructed spider’s web. The story gave so much and in return I think it was meant to be a book that made us think, I know I certainly did!
I loved the writing skill of this beloved author. I was hooked truly. I had to sit and finish this book really in one sitting. I was entranced by the beauty of the story as well as the captivating words the pages brought to me. The author is truly gifted. I really loved it, and the author is needless to say, very talented in the story they had given to us, the readers. It was remarkable to read this in more ways than one! I think everyone would be benefited to read this story! I highly recommend reading this, in more ways than one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-09-22 11:41:572021-09-23 08:33:07Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Lorrene Huisman
I felt my soul healing while reading this book. We hold on to so much of our past and the demons of those that came before us that we never give ourselves the chance to really live. This book is filled with life lessons, magic, pain, and grief. But more importantly it’s about being in tune with oneself and breaking shackles placed upon you, loving oneself and sharing that love with the world. I enjoyed its ties to the land, Latin American folklore and the authors way of telling a story. It gave me a lot to think about. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2021-09-20 11:47:032021-09-21 08:19:11Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Amber Poole
This is a short story that is a gothic fairytale. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. The one thing I enjoy most about her books is how well written they are and how her use of details keeps the story engaging. This book is no different. I was pulled into the story from the first word. This is a fast paced story that even though it is shorter, it packs a punch. I enjoyed how the characters brought the story to life as well as being relatable. They made great characters that truly made the story for me. There could be some triggers in here for some but if you get passed that, you will find a great story by a great author. This is a story about breaking free from the past and finding yourself in the process. This is really a great story that brings hope and healing. I highly recommend this book and this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-09-15 12:55:002021-09-16 09:45:07Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Bobbi Wagner
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-09-15 05:13:522021-09-16 09:39:59Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jenni Bishop
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!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-09-14 22:46:222021-09-16 09:32:31Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Angela Hayes
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
Dr. Maria DeBlassie is a native New Mexican mestiza and award-winning writer and educator living in the Land of Enchantment. She writes about everyday magic, ordinary gothic, and all things witchy. When she is not practicing brujeria, she’s teaching classes about bodice rippers, modern mystics, and things that go bump in the night. 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 www.mariadeblassie.com.
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This story was a definite change in the zombie apocalypse scenario as we have come to know it. Not to mention that it also incorporates the search for love in addition to the constant danger faced by the regular people against the flesh-eating monstrosities. I adore that this story is in the second person. It is rare to find a story that involves the reader as the main character, using It ‘you’ instead of ‘I’ or ‘they.’ It’s incredibly refreshing, and since it’s short, you’ll have no issue with reading it all in one sitting!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Victoria Mashburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVictoria Mashburn2021-03-11 02:11:432021-03-11 06:59:01Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlaisse – Review by Victoria Mashburn
Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie is a really short story that brings you in quick from the beginning. This is my first book by this author and won’t be my last; the cover truly intrigued me to read the book. This was an interesting read that follows the life after a zombie outbreak the outlook on how dating would go in this scenario was quite interested with how the author envisioned it. I found myself feeling quite a few emotions during this short story and hope the author writes a longer book depicting the world she created during this short story. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Taylor2021-03-08 20:08:172021-03-08 20:58:30Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Amanda Taylor
How do you find love in a big city surrounded by the dead? This is the question all those with a beating heart are asking, but what is the use of going out on a date when the one you are out with turns out to be one of the Hungry?
As much as you want to deny it, the gray pallor, the missing parts and the lack of humour or attention span should key you into it, but still perseverance is the key, but it makes you colder every time you do it. The atmosphere is grey, the decor is grey and your hopes are also starting to turn grey, but you keep on feeding the Hungry business of dating all the same.
Will there be enough time to find someone else with a beating heart like yours before you join the ranks of the others?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-03-08 10:31:532021-03-08 20:27:05Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Food for thought……. After being with my husband for 17 years, this book is exactly how I imagine it would be like if I ever have to start dating again. Not only is this book creepy and full of humor as well, I feel like the author is wants us to read between the lines….. To find your own happiness and not to keep searching for someone else to make you happy. I also feel like the makeup and all the things they use to try and hide their rotting is a metaphor for people who hide behind their fake online profiles. Or maybe I’m just reading into it to much. But still a fun quick read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenique Bornmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenique Bornman2021-03-05 10:50:132021-03-05 20:29:27Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jenique Bornman
Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie 4 Stars
I don’t usually like books about the zombie apocalypse but seeing as this was a short story, I took the plunge. I’m just fifteen pages, the author managed to write a story that was detailed and original. It is creepy and macabre. The story shows the desperation of today’s dating scene using zombies as a metaphor. It was clever and well written. The main character wants to overcome her loneliness by trying to find “ the one”. Yet after several failed attempts and one close call with the undead, she deems it just not worth it. Ending the story with a chance to expand was a good choice by the author. This is a quick read that can be read over a cup of coffee.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2021-03-05 05:02:502021-03-05 10:27:02Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Anna Hirsch
If you are looking for a quick fun read, then Hungry Business is for you! This is not just another zombie book. It is a humorous tale about looking for love amongst the undead. How do you find love when your dates literally want to eat you? Find out how in this short story by Maria DeBlassie.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2021-03-04 18:31:102021-03-04 20:32:21Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Rebecca Hill
Hungry Business is a short story, however it draws you in from the start and holds my attention. In some ways it was gross, disturbing and dark read. However captivating story of how things are after a dark time. A person’s fight to find normal in an abnormal situation. A story of how adaptable a person can be and still look for love in a dark and desolate world. In the end finding just what she was looking for! I recommend this story, and this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kimberly Griffithshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKimberly Griffiths2021-03-01 09:08:092021-03-01 13:53:20Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kimberly Griffiths
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