This was a really interesting story about good vs evil. The author has an amazing way of bringing a work of fiction to life and making the reader feel like it could actually happen in reality. The characters are really well written. You can feel the trauma and emotion that Claire goes through everyday since losing her mother and how it affects her decisions years later. This story is unique in the way it has great links with history and beliefs such as medicine women. Claire is trying to get on with her life. Since losing her mum her life hasn’t been the same. She doesn’t want to embrace her life as the last medicine women as all she knows is that life leads to death so she carries on denying her heritage and trying to find her mothers killer. Eventually she realises she needs to face her past and her heritage and embrace it if she stands any chance of facing her mothers killer.
This story is a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s also a good insight into religion and how it can be used for good and evil depending on your take on things. You can feel the anguish Claire goes through as she fights what is her destiny and overwhelming fear she goes through as she prepares to fight the evil that killed her mother.
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 Carr2021-12-19 15:52:052021-12-19 15:52:05The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Kerry Carr
I am going to be really honest here and say that I have mixed feelings about this book but my reasons for saying that are not what you probably think. This author is a fantastic author and gave us a well crafted story with some characters I liked and some that totally creeped me out! I have been left with mixed feelings because this is not a genre I usually am drawn to read but at the same time, while made feel uncomfortable at times, it also drew me in and I had to know what was going to happen next. Now that has to be the sign of a great book right? If you love horror, especially if it is set in a world that makes you feel like it could be all too real, then this is the story for you. I will be recommending this to all my horror reading fans.
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The Unholy is one of those stories that has me on a fence. Though Wonderfully written, I still don’t know how I feel about the book in its entirety, but even then I can tell you some things about it. If you enjoy a story with supernatural undertones, then this book is for you! If you enjoy a strong female lead, then this book is definitely for you. Claire refuses to admit who she truly is in deep fear based on what she witnessed. As Claire deals with her internal demons to decide who she truly is. Will she finally admit who she is before she meets that same fate. I’m still on the fence but having a fantastic female lead made me intrigued. For that reason and that alone you should at least give this book a chance!
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This book was definitely a step outside of the bubble for me. While I enjoyed it, I also felt myself just really struggling with several aspects of it as I read. It didn’t’ overall take away from my enjoyment I suppose and the quality of the book, it just really caused me to question if maybe this was really labeled correctly as a horror thriller read. As a previously devout Catholic myself I clearly see the struggle between characters and the drawn lines between good and evil here but I also felt the horror aspect became lost in the theology and native american aspects that sent me running to google and a dictionary for explanations and research. I don’t want to be doing that so much with a good scary book. I want to get lost. That is more of what I thought I was getting, instead I was dropped into a history and theology lesson and that was just not what I really needed at the moment. For me this was a personal feeling and I won’t dock the book on it. I will however say this really could have benefited readers with some glossary words and explanations. I would have felt way better than having to constantly figure it out myself. I did overall enjoy it and would give the whole thing a solid 3.5 – 4 stars so I will round up to 4. I look forward to seeing what may come next and if we get more books with a bit more back story or what led up to this one.
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 Vrchota2021-12-19 08:05:562021-12-19 08:05:56The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Liz Vrchota
The Unholy by Paul Deblassie lll Review by Susan Ratchford 5 stars
After losing her mother at a young age, Claire Sanchez is haunted by dreams and visions pulling her towards a destiny she’s scared to want. Descended from the powerful medicine women of the land of Aztlan, Claire is content to help her patients in the hospital in any way she can. When an old family friend ends up dead, the mystery surrounding her mothers death, and the mysteries surrounding the church, The Ecclesia Dei, will start to unravel. This book was awesome! Really well done! I enjoy reading about the dark side of religion, I find it fascinating. I got everything I wanted out of this book! Relatable characters, enthralling story, complete anxiety, and shock factor. I couldn’t finish this book fast enough. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for something gripping that will keep you up all night!
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I always find myself with a serious case of the heebie-jeebies after finishing one of this author’s books. This one did not fail to deliver. Claire finds herself struggling to keep the boundary between naturopathic practitioner and medicine woman. She has tried to overcome a challenging childhood with some rough memories. Well, if you are a fan of this author, you’ll know that these supernatural horrors take place in Aztlan. That’s one creepy place that has some issues. In this story, it’s the battle of good and evil. The story is well done. I couldn’t put it down once I started. It grabbed me from page 1 and her childhood memories all the way to the end. The action is phenomenal. The characters are totally relatable. You can almost see a little of yourself in them. I find it interesting to see stories that put the tale of good and evil into such a thrilling horror story. This is really good, must have reading. I recommend you get it. I would absolutely give it more than 5 stars if I could.
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This book reveals the very dark side of religion that can spring up when someone perverts what a religion is originally meant to stand for. People become drunk with power and stoop to any level to grasp life, and even more power and it’s truly terrifying the lengths that they will go to. Claire yearns to know what happened to her mother right before her eyes when she was such a young girl. Unfortunately, the gentle medicine woman comes face to face with the terrifying, evil Archbishop Anarch. There’s a really big twist revealed at the end that shows just how much of a monster he truly is. This is a really gripping book that drew me right in from the very first page to the last.
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A mystery, a tragedy, and so much lore. I loved the way spirituality and lore are tied to a battle between good an evil, with the evil being from the side one would normally associate with good. This author has a way of tying these aspects together that make for an intriguing story. Claire was someone to root for from the start, and her tragic past gave her character a three dimensional quality, making it easy to get sucked into her story. The Archbishop was unsettling and added depth to the villainous side of the story. In general, I think the characters were very well done, and the story was intriguing. That all being said, I do think some of the descriptive writing could have been removed, as it sometimes distracted from the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashleyann Sanabriahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshleyann Sanabria2021-12-15 16:05:082021-12-15 16:05:08The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria
The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III. This was a very deep interesting book. Its the story of Clarie who is a native medicine women who comes from a long line of medicine women. She is also academically trained in Psychology so that she can help the patients at a nearby Psychiatric hospital. While Claire works at the hospital she is one of a few of Drs who isn’t a member of the Anarch’s congregation. She is very committed to her patients and not real happy with the way the hospital handles some of them. Claire is also in a battle with the Archbishop which no one dares to do. This book opens your eyes to the corruption and darkness in some religions! Claire’s mother was only 25 when she watched her mother be violently killed due to the Anarch’s. Clarie has been very reluctant to continue her mom’s job of being a medicine woman because of this. As Claire tries to dig into the corruption of the church will she survive what she finds out? Read The Unholy to find out!
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I usually do not venture much out of my go to genre but I have for this and I have to say I was not disappointed. I have read other books by this author and so I was not too far out of my comfort zone. I really like how the author is able to wind a dark tale but at the same time grip the readers attention. I find that the author is able to deal with the subject matter. I also find that the author is able to keep a balance as well.
Now I also like that he is able to entwine cultural practices and also weave some mystic and magic into the stories. I find although his writing can be dark it is also able to draw one in and bring the story to life. I will look forward to reading more from this author in the future
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The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Allyson Ware
This novel took off like a bolt of lightning across the sky. From the very beginning it held my interest. It dove right into the action and never ceased. Any horror fans would love to get their hands on this book. A very fast read, great character development, and intense plot. It is not scary in the sense of shock, but it is definitely scary in the sense of the reality that this story takes on. It terrifies me to think about the fact that there are probably priests out there in this world that behave in these ways.
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I don’t normally go for anything but Romance book, sure I enjoy super natural type twist but to catch my attention most of the time there needs to be a love connection. I was hooked from the first page, not many people can world build so much and not overwhelm a reader within the first sentences of a book. But boy did this author Hit it out of the park Not to give away all the secrets but the supernatural and Native American legends and lore had my mind racing to find answers. If you want a change from the normal books you read I highly highly recommend this book.
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This novel to say the least is amazing, full of knowledge and you can tell the author put a lot of work into writing this well structured novel. I was very impressed as well as engaged. I felt it would be a crime to turn away as I read through this book! I was very happy that I got to read this, as well as a bit enlightened!
I loved how Claire was written, she had a good soul and a good heart doing what she did and loved, which was helping people in the ways of medicine. You throw in Anarch who is on a deep quest for power and goes for everything Claire is against, and you have the true battle of evil and good. Where would the line be drawn and where would people or things stand in the end? I enjoyed the religious aspect of this book, with the knowledge and education this novel bad given to me. I was a bit enlightened and became more familiar with things outside my roots or what I believed I knew of such things.
Claire to me was more than strong, but she was truthful to who she was and what she was. Anarch was made to be exactly who he was, corrupted by power, and this is something that had to be stopped and Claire knew what she had to face, no matter what sacrifice or what ordeals she was to face. I swear she had an Angel over her shoulder, she endured a lot and was a remarkable character. Anarch was very evil yes, he was the type of character I would never want to cross paths with, to read how evil he really was, makes me fear who exists out there that is perhaps similar to him. The writing of this novel was outstanding and gripping. I loved it and enjoyed as said, the religious aspects and knowledge included.
To me this was a very intelligent book with the type of fear and horror only a book that was as real as this was that can send straight into your heart. It was very realistic and full of knowledge, I highly enjoyed this read and I feel this is a must read for sure. It was very well done. Yes, I truly know the author put their heart and soul with information an the knowledge they gave they wrote it! Amazing read!
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 Huisman2021-12-08 13:25:202021-12-08 13:25:20The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Winner of the International Book Award and Pinnacle Book Award for Visionary Fiction
The Unholy is the dramatic story of Claire Sanchez, a young medicine woman, intent on discovering the closely-guarded secrets of her past. Forced into a life-and-death battle against an evil Archbishop, William Anarch, she confronts the dark side of religion and the horror of one man’s will to power.
Native lore of dreams and visions, shape changing, and natural magic work to spin a neo-gothic web in which sadness and mystery lure the unsuspecting into a twilight realm of discovery and decision.
Paul DeBlassie III is a depth psychologist and award-winning writer living in his native New Mexico. He specializes in treating individuals in emotional and spiritual crisis. His novels, metaphysical thrillers, delve deep into archetypal realities as they play out dramatically in the lives of everyday people. Memberships include the Author’s Guild, Visionary Fiction Alliance, the International Relational Psychoanalytic Association, and the International Association for Jungian Studies.
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Goddess of Everything By: Paul DeBlassie III Genre: Psychological Thriller Pages: 261
This book is creepy, I wasn’t a huge fan but it stands up to its genre. I give this four stars due to it having an amazing story it keeps you captivated and engaged. As you keep reading you learn the power of a bond between mother and son. Setting of a grave yard a son battles his instinct to run from the truth a family secret that can destroy everything. This author is so descriptive that I had to close the book and take a minute but it was worth it in the end. It isn’t a scary horror show it’s right on the brink really has you questioning what you read. Great characters and overall story that has you gasping. As a fan of Mark Edwards this author will be added to my collection.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Corine Lombardihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCorine Lombardi2021-10-11 22:13:342021-10-12 06:57:55Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Corine Lombardi
What a great thriller filled with suspense with a unique spin on the writing done by the author. Some of the content in the book were touchy subjects and a little disturbing to get through, such as child abuse and manipulation. But in all honesty, that same twisted darkness is what draws you into the characters developed and the plot that you find yourself getting pulled into. All, in all, I enjoyed this gripping thriller.
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This is an intense read; be sure you are ready, as it is not at all a ‘light’ read. It is definitely not something anybody can read, especially if you’re sensitive to harsh subjects. With that being said, this book is one I would highly recommend!
This is my first read by Paul DeBlassie III, and you can bet it will not be my last. DeBlassie III has written an original, intriguing, page turning, edge-of-seat sitting supernatural thriller.
DeBlassie III has a one of a kind writing style, creating extremely vivid visual pictures and characters. There is a lot happening in this book, but it is layered very well with the characters and varying storylines. This book with suck you in and not let you go until you’re finished!
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Be aware if your sensitive with your religious beliefs and/ or spiritual beliefs this book might not be for you. The mother has done whatever she wanted to do. Then the mother wants to be so controlling of her adult son. Adult son is naïve concerning the bad things his mother does.
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I was looking for a horror thriller, and this tale did not disappoint, though I was hoping for nightmares. The story itself was quite interesting. Right from the prologue, it was obvious there was more than meets the eye. I loved that the evil in the story was not apparently bad to many of the characters. The idea of hiding true evil inside something so outwardly good was intriguing and made for a compelling story. I did feel as though the flow of the story was interrupted often by exploring happenings from the past in the middle of a current scene, especially in the earlier parts of the story. Often times I totally forgot what was happening in the moment because the story went on a tangent, often making me wonder if I missed something that led the story to that route. The first about 25% was mostly setting up the story, and after that it really became intriguing. I loved the use of mal de ojo in the story. Growing up having my mother telling me to be wary of mal de ojo really made that hit home. I also enjoyed the use of religion in the tale. Since religion is something most people have experience with and so easily deals with the supernatural, it makes the story much more personal. The tale was twisted and interesting, so even though I slept soundly, I would recommend to anyone looking for a horror thriller!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashleyann Sanabriahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshleyann Sanabria2021-10-05 10:18:282021-10-06 07:16:38Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria
The Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III tells the horrific tale of the length’s a mother will go through to keep her son’s love. Mother Juana de la Cruz is a devoutly religious woman and Superior of the Orphanage of the Holy Innocents located in the community of Atzlan del Norte. The Nunnery and Orphanage is a place of closely guarded secrets, one where evil and darkness lurk behind every door. Mother Juana de la Cruz’s son Gabriel de LaTierra is a psychiatric healer who has devoted his life to helping the children at the orphanage. When Gabriel starts uncovering secrets of supernatural happenings and missing children, he becomes suspicious of the true motives of the nuns running the Orphanage of the Holy Innocents. The one person he trusts within the orphanage and nunnery is his beloved Mother Juana de la Cruz, a woman who is a true saint in Gabriel’s eyes and could harm no one, especially a child. A woman who is also considered a saint by the devoutly religious community of Atzlan del Norte.
Gabriel’s wife Consuela, however, suspects otherwise and attempts to get Gabriel to see the true person his beloved Mother Juana de la Cruz is. Consuela has powers of her own as a seer and knows that true evil is smart, often hiding in plain sight. She tries to warn Gabriel that his beloved Mother Juana is pure evil. Gabriel finds such thoughts unimaginable because his Mother Juana is devoutly religious and he refuses to see how Mother Juana keeps him, her beloved son, brainwashed and under her spell. To shed light on what Mother Juana de la Cruz’s true intentions are, Gabriel is shown through visions from Consuela the blood sacrifices of children that take place in the desert late at night. A ritual that has been taking place for centuries and one that gives Mother Juana de la Cruz and her nuns immortality. Gabriel is horrified to think that his beloved Mother could be capable of such horrendous acts of pure evil and finds himself conflicted between the love he has for his wife and the love and devotion he has towards his mother. When his beloved wife Consuela is viciously attacked, and his young son is kidnapped, Gabriel is forced to act. Will Gabriel be able to find the strength and courage to save his wife and son? Will good triumph over evil?
The Goddess of Everything is a new twist on the age-old tale of good versus evil, and the darker side of religion. From the first page Paul deBlassie III pulled me into the story and held my interest with tales of the supernatural, magical powers, religious rituals and sacrifices, and the dark realms of true evil. This book was action packed throughout and delivered from start to finish. Great read that will give you goosebumps and will surely haunt your dreams!
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Woo boy was this a super creepy book to read. It has some really mentally disturbed characters. I really loved the setting of Mexico. Fair warning this book does have a mention of miscarriage and that kinda threw me for a loop. Overall it was a really creepy horror story that would be a good fit for the Halloween season. Be prepared to stick it in the freezer it’s that creepy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaime Owenshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaime Owens2021-10-01 00:55:152021-10-01 08:24:26Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Jaime Owens
Wow. This book is unlike anything I’ve ever read. A true psychological horror, it had me- a self-professed lover of creep- absolutely gobsmacked. Please be forewarned that some content may be triggering, and that this book has incredibly vivid details. The style is a bit different than many books, and may take a few chapters to get into. It is worth the investment.
We open on Gabriel as a young boy, in the cemetery, with his mother. It very quickly becomes apparent that Mother Juana is not at all what she seems. Mother is the superior in a nunnery, and when Gabriel becomes an adult, he works there as well. A man who readily extends grace to others and sees the best in people, we find him at complete odds with Juana. When orphans begin to go missing, Gabriel must face the truth about his sadistic mother and reconcile some difficult choices in himself.
A truly riveting read, lovers of horror will be glad they added this one to their list.
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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III, is a very interesting tale with some supernatural aspects that make you think and wonder. It’s definitely not a book for those who are faint of heart and I would not suggest it for younger audiences. Mr DeBlassie does an amazing job describing the locations, the situations, and the characters so you can feel and imagine what the characters are going through. The relationship between Gabriel and his mother Juana, who happens to be the mother superior at an Orphanage, is interesting to say the least. It will make you wonder if you really read things that happened. I had to go back and read some things again just to make sure.
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Mother Juana does not like to be disobeyed. In fact, she insists against it. Her son, however, is not as cruel, and is torn between his mother, and his wife (which was forbidden!). The supernatural powers of Mother Juana keeps a tight grip on everyone in her path, and her son, a healer with his own abilities, has fallen in love, and only SHE (his mother) is worthy of his love! I thoroughly enjoyed the character development, and the depth and diversity of mother and son. I love finding things that keep me guessing, and this one did just that (in a good way). I have never read anything from this author before, but will definitely be picking up more of his books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2021-09-30 20:23:342021-10-01 08:08:03Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love By Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Amanda Swindle
Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III was a very intense and interesting read. While this isn’t normally something I read the blurb and the cover art drew me in and once I started I couldn’t put it down. This story is so full of love, truth, and a struggle for freedom but it is also full of a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and several scenes that will leave you will chills. Mr. DeBlassie III has a way of writing that even when your reading a book that isn’t in your normal genre he’ll find a way to get you hooked and leave you wanting more. The characters in this book for detailed beautifully, and I personally found the plot fascinating. So if your looking for a new read then I recommend Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III.
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 16:54:302021-10-01 07:38:40Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Goddess of Everything is the only book I have read by Paul DeBlassie III. It was very dark and twisted psychological thriller. It wasn’t scary in the sense I couldn’t sleep, but more, when you think about it, the characters and story is pretty messed up. It is a story mainly focused on Mother Juana, a religious superior in Aztlan del Norte. This city has history of the supernatural, and events that cannot be explained any other way. Mother Juana runs an orphanage, and her son grows up to be a counselor of those children. He loves his mother and is blind to her cruel nature and the disappearances of children from her Orphanage. Gabriel (mother Juana’s son) tries to see the good in everything, but his wife, Consuela, has her doubts. When Consuela and their son disappear, and are believed to be murdered, Gabriel is the primary suspect. He expects his position, and that of his mother, will be his saving grace. Instead, things take a 180 and Gabriel is left to make some hard decisions about his life and his dedication to his mother. This story will mess with your head. The writing is very descriptive and provides great imagery. You can envision the events as they happen, and develop strong feelings toward the characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2021-09-29 15:03:492021-09-29 21:03:08Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III is truly an intense supernatural thriller. It follows Gabriel’s life upon losing his father, blindly trusting his mother, and having married his wife Consuela all while being a seer and working with children who have experienced extreme trauma. Goddess of Everything will shock you, want to make you cry and will keep you at the edge of your seat. This book is not for the faint hearted and tackles some very controversial subjects but I would not shy away from the book. Great suspenseful read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Glaspiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Glaspie2021-09-29 09:10:442021-09-29 20:57:01Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Amanda Glaspie
WOW!!! Gabriel de LaTierra can see things, after his father passes, he tells him that he may come in many forms but will always be watching over him. Gabriel’s mother, Juana,…is evil incarnate. She is Mother Superior of an orphanage where Gabriel (a therapist for the county) sends children who are lost and needy. The feelings that came with reading this book can be overwhelming. Children are abused, innocent people killed, all for the sake of keeping Mother Juana young and virile. Her hold on her son is more than just a mother’s love for her son. She resents that Gabriel got married to his wife, Consuela. Consuela gently tries to pull Gabriel from his mother, his work should not drain him as much as it does. Her love is unconditional, can she get through to Gabriel before it is too late? Not necessarily a book I would pick up and read, but am so glad I did. Again…WOW!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2021-09-28 22:20:302021-09-29 07:56:36Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Angela Packard
Dark, gritty supernatural This book grips you from the start and takes a thrilling ride. There is a lot to get through within the pages and it does get very intense in parts. This is good vs evil based within a blend of mythology, Christianity and psychology. With such complexity the reader could easily become lost, but the author skilfully layered the story and kept the story on track through the twists and turns. A worthy read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2021-09-27 03:12:392021-09-27 07:50:06Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Rayne East
‘Goddess of Everything’ by Paul DeBlaisse III follows Gabriel de LaTierra as he is caught between the shackles placed upon him by his own mother’s supernatural powers of filial piety and religious devotion and his need for the truth, love and freedom. The book’s greatest strength is by far it’s world building and the foundations that predicate it- the powers bestowed upon characters like Gabriel and Mother Juana de la Cruz are rooted in Latinx legends and myth, making for a very interesting and rich read, and the setting of the sandy and desolate deserts of New Mexico not only reinforces the suffocating and almost drowning atmosphere of the story, but allows characters of colour to shine. DeBlaisse’s deep love for Latinx culture is embedded in everything- from something simple like the food that characters eat to the great and awesome displays of power that bring about ill-omens or earth-shattering feats.
DeBlaisse’s writing style in ‘Goddess of Everything’ is also a clear and evident highlight. Through the use of vivid and striking descriptions, DeBlaisse makes readers feel not only as if they’re witnessing the events first-hand, but as if they’re the characters themselves- as if the wrath of Mother Juana has broken through the confines of the book to wrap a ghostly and phantom hand around the necks of the audience. Reading this story, I could taste, hear, smell, see and, most importantly, feel everything the characters were experiencing as if I was having an out-of-body experience- every word cutting straight through the heart and into the soul. Everything was so detailed, I could almost believe that the events actually occurred- as if there was actually such a dangerously obsessed order that went around inflicting divine punishment on anyone who dared even blink the wrong way.
DeBlaisse’s narrative form also allows for some compelling and interesting characters. Gabriel is a great and likeable protagonist who ultimately just wants to do right by the world, allowing readers to be deeply sympathetic to his plight. His relationship with his wife, Consuela, is also believable and charming, with Consuela being a strong character in her own right as well. The stand-out character, however, is none other than ‘Mother’ herself- being downright terrifying due to the sheer lengths she’d go to to keep holding onto her power and yet utterly captivating as more and more of her psyche is unravelled as the book goes on. A mother’s love has never been so hideous and fascinating.
Overall, if you want a book to exacerbate the mood of a dark and stormy night or you’re just in the market for a good old-fashion spook that will settled in your bones and make you jump, then ‘Goddess of Everything’ is a must-read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hansi Wasalahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHansi Wasala2021-09-25 06:10:312021-09-25 07:28:47Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Hansini Wasalamudalige
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