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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Tia Martel

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie Reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book!

This book showed a women full of strength, compassion, and strong will. This was a wonderful story. It had heart break, wonderful characters, unpredictable moments. The story flowed wonderfully. I think this is my favorite book so far of this year!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Naomi McDonald

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy the authors prose and the idea behind the story. The idea is enjoyable, the message of not holding on to your fears and traumas to not live a life of misery is outstanding. The way the author presents is very nice, but the book is far too short to really get to the meat of it. So many wonderful characters presented, but not explored. I think sussing this out and getting deeper would make it even more than 5 stars. Mercy draws you in, and you cheer her on. The fears of becoming, basically, a miserable old crone and constantly wondering if the choices you’re making are the correct ones are real. I’ve read her Practically Pagan book and really enjoyed it, just feel a bit like we didn’t get in depth enough to really make it spectacular. I did enjoy what there was, I just had so many questions you never get answered. The 120 pages are worth a read!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Amanda Swindle

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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.
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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dani Honeycutt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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 – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Lyndsay withey

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Carla Clemmons

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Stephanie Seeber

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie-Review by Elena Tobar

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Katie Turner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Weep, Woman, Weep is the first book I have read by Maria DeBlassie. This was a very quick read for me, as I was able to read this in one sitting. I would not have minded it being much longer, but it was so well written in my opinion, that it did not require the book to be long and drawn out. I adored the main character and narrator, Mercy, and her willpower to persevere despite La Llorona trying to deprive her of all happiness. Mercy never gave up trying to carve a fulfilling and happy life for herself, the one she dreamt of and shared alongside her best friend, Sherry. Although Sherry was no longer in her life, Mercy held on to this dream and it fueled her ambition throughout this story. This short novel was not terrifying; however, it had a very enjoyable spooky feel to it.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Whitney Morrison

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing!

I absolutely loved this book! I love the telling of La Llorona and it was just awesome how it was written here. Mercy is incredible and I really liked her character. She is so brave and strong. This is my first book by this author but I will definitely need to check out more. I love all things witchy and gothic so it seems I would like all of her work!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always look forward to reading books by this author as she truly ha such a unique writing style and comes up with some wonderful original plots for her work. This really was an interesting read and I was definitely engaged with what I was reading, there were definitely a few spooky moments! The characters were well developed – I liked Mercy and I really liked Santos! There were a few different themes running through the story but as usual with this author they were all written about really well.
Overall a really interesting book that I would recommend!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

Great read, I was so hooked on this story! The way Mercy grew up and lived is very sad, I kept hoping things would get better for her, and hoping something would change and her friend Sherry would snap out of it. Mercy overcomes so much, all the pain from her past, the way the town picks on her and makes her an outcast, the way La Llorona keeps messing with her to remind her she is still there. Watching her preserve and make a life and a name for herself that she can be proud of is beautiful. I was heartbroken that her and Sherry could never be what they once were, but happy she was finally able to see it was not her fault, and that she could finally move on. Meeting Santos helped push her further into a life without thinking constantly of La Llorona and a life free from weeping. Excellent book, I would highly recommend.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Ashley Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good book! It was a very quick read and I really wanted more. It was a really neat take on the La Llorona lore. Mercy is probably one of my new favorite characters. She’s brave and overcomes all the struggles that life and the weeping woman sends her way. I really hope there is a sequel in the future. It doesn’t end on a cliffhanger but I would like to see Mercy’s future.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Amanda Williams

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I quite enjoyed this book. The characters and the world building were really well done. My only issue is that as much as it gives a slight gothic vibe I would’ve liked more of a pull on this. It was a quick, enjoyable read and I would consider reading more by this author in the future.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Ember Daley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all of its 120 pages. I’m just sad that it was so short. Still giving it five stars though because I very much enjoyed reading it, and consumed it in maybe 45 minutes. I would have liked it to be longer, that’s really my only problem with it. First book by this author also, much impressed.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great gothic fairytale. It has horror and haunting.

Sueo, New Mexico’s women have no idea how to live a life free of sorrows. It’s La Llorona’s fault. She scours the rivers and streams in search of the next generation of girls to baptize, shedding more tears than any woman should have to bear. They can’t do much about the Weeping Woman except avoid wandering near the riverbed at night and attempt to keep their melancholy at bay. That’s what draws her to them: the anguish and heartbreak passed down from generation to generation of women. Mercy, maybe more than anyone else, is aware of this. She nearly drowned after losing her dearest buddy to La Llorona.

She did, however, make it through. But something wasn’t quite right about her return, and she knows La Llorona won’t be content until she brings the one soul who escaped down to the river’s depths. Mercy battles for her life to escape the ties of generational trauma and reclaim her soul free of ancestral hauntings by turning to the only things she knows will rescue her: plant medicine, pulp literature, and the promise of a love so powerful that even La Llorona can’t stop it. What follows is a breathtaking account of one woman’s journey into the realms of magic, healing, and rebirth.

I loved this story. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is my first book from this author and I can’t wait to read the rest of her books.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie
Genre- Gothic Fairytale, Folk Horror
Page Count – 127
Cover Designer – Rachel Ross

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

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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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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mercy grows up with the shadow of fear following her, a fear of the most terrifying kind for the woman in her town of Sueño, New Mexico: La Llorona. More than just a cautionary tale, the legend of La Llorona is all-too-real for the woman of Mercy’s town. Mercy knows she’s on the Weeping Woman’s list and must find a way to be free of the vicious cycle if she wants to survive. As a fan of folktales and the legends of the world, I really enjoyed reading this book. Not only is the story about La Llorona mentioned, but the author goes into a lesser-known part of the legend where her curse befalls other generations of previous victims. You don’t have to know anything about La Llorona to really get into this novel, though the legend of the Weeping Woman is heavily mentioned throughout the book. The author ties in the tale and does a really good job at explaining who and what La Llorona is and how she plays a role in the main character’s life.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Christine Taysom

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a beautiful cultural exploration of generational trauma wrapped in a creepy, gothic, horror story. I absolutely loved it! In this wonderful story we follow the determined and independent Mercy, from frightened and unsure child, self-described as “all elbows and knees” teenager to fearless, self-sufficient and generational trauma cycle breaker. I loved how well the author was able to build this gothic fairytale all while clearly explaining how this curse was really bred from the cycles of trauma in her ancestors’ past. It was beautifully written and was a perfect October book choice! Highly recommend this book!

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Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Ashleigh Sherel-Kidd

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“I am built for tears.”
From the opening line, DeBlassie sucks us into an absolutely gorgeously spun tale of culture, breaking generational chains, and sorrow. La Llorona is a haunting presence that lurks throughout the story, causing you to shiver and look twice at the shadows outside your window.
As someone who lives next to the Bosque river, I found the description of New Mexico to be beautifully accurate, and the subtle horror perfect for spooky season.
Mercy is a wonderful narrator, and I empathized with her immediately. To be the friend that always feels a bit out of place, always longs for more beauty- that is a theme that I think many of us relate to.
I love that this novella was written by a bruja, and that we got to see the healing side of witchcraft. Beautifully done and well worth the read. I give this one five stars.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely an October must read! To say that this story is beautifully written is an understatement. Words do not justify how hauntingly lovely this story is. I say haunting because the words and details of this tale will invade your thoughts and dreams long after you have closed the cover.
The depth of every faucet of this novella will bring rich, sharp imagery to your mind.
Mercy is such a well developed character you will by the end feel as if she was your friend. You will grieve with her, hope with her and cheer her on.
I officially have Weep Woman Weep on my re-read list before the month is up and plan to treasure it again every October!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Melissa Collins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really felt connected with the main character, Mercy. As a person with a Hispanic heritage but no real foundation with my Mexican background I could relate so much. I know the story of La Llorrona, but I like how the perspective from Mercy takes a different approach on the story. I have a hard time getting scared reading books but this was a gripping story!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Mikaela Insinger

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A mysterious and gripping read, DeBlassie paints an intricate story full of racial discourse, generational trauma, and strong women fighting against all odds. I appreciated all aspects of this story and was able to easily visualize key elements including La Llorona, the farm, and the tears spilt into mason jars. The power and heartache resounded throughout the story and pounded the implications into my own heart. The scenery and descriptive writing style is absolutely breathtaking. I strongly recommend this read for all and will be looking forward to more novels from the author.

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