Thank you, NetGalley, for this book.
I’ve never read a more perfect capture of the experience of motherhood. Let me say, this version isn’t me. I didn’t relate to Alejandra in that way. However, she is absolutely someone I know. It was eerie how spot on this book was. Not only do we follow Alejandra’s haunting, but her female ancestors are haunted, as well.
La Llorona is a Mexican folk demon that is haunting Alejandra. As it grows stronger, preying even upon her children, Alejandra needs to kill the demon to protect those she loves. She also has her lineage to pull from to support her. Recently reconnected with her birth mother, Alejandra learns that her mother has a connection with the demon.
The story mostly follows Alejandra, but several chapters are about her mother, grandmother, and other ancestors. The reader goes back in time to learn the origin of La Llorona and how it is attached to the family. I absolutely loved this book, and I was so proud of Alejandra for facing the most difficult of circumstances.
Pleasant Nights 