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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings Kindle Edition

by Maria DeBlassie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 179 ratings

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

Other Books by Maria DeBlassie

Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings

Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Magical Living

Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating

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  1. Print length
    136 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    August 25, 2021
  4. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  5. File size
    4.2 MB
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Praise for Weep, Woman, Weep:

"This is quiet, rural horror done right." ~ Heather F. on Goodreads

"This may be one of the more compelling, beautiful books that I've read this year...An unexpected joy." ~ Melissa on Goodreads

"A great gothic read, perfect for the spooky season." ~ Courtney C. on Netgalley

"The best small town horror I have read this year." ~ Danielle L. on Goodreads

"If you're a fan of magical-contemporary novels like Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, The Wood Wife by Terri Windling, or the novellas and stories by Francesca Lia Block, then you'll be delighted by Maria DeBlassie's Weep, Woman, Weep." ~ Hayley on Goodreads

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Praise for Weep, Woman, Weep:

"This is quiet, rural horror done right." ~ Heather F. on Goodreads

"This may be one of the more compelling, beautiful books that I've read this year...An unexpected joy." ~ Melissa on Goodreads

"A great gothic read, perfect for the spooky season." ~ Courtney C. on Netgalley

"The best small town horror I have read this year." ~ Danielle L. on Goodreads

"If you're a fan of magical-contemporary novels like Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, The Wood Wife by Terri Windling, or the novellas and stories by Francesca Lia Block, then you'll be delighted by Maria DeBlassie's Weep, Woman, Weep." ~ Hayley on Goodreads

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09CV9P9SH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kitchen Witch Press (August 25, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 25, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0578974649
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 179 ratings

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Maria DeBlassie

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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 and teaches about spooky stuff, romance, and all things witchy. 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 mariadeblassie.com.

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Customers find the book's story engaging, with one mentioning how it pulls readers right in. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its portrayal of strength, with multiple customers highlighting the heroine's strong will.

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one mentioning how it pulls readers in and another appreciating its magical realism elements, while another specifically loves the retelling of La Llorona.

"This was an amazing story. Short, but so well written that you do even notice...." Read more

"Was a great ending but hard at first to keep my attention. Had a great meaning if you understand la llorona." Read more

"I absolutely loved this book! I love the telling of La Llorona and it was just awesome how it was written here...." Read more

"...It truly has it all - well developed characters, a storyline that pulls you right in, and beautiful descriptions that make it feel so real...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the heroine's strength, with one noting how she doesn't let generational pain hold her back.

"...But then it gets better. And then it gets GOOD. You are rooting for Mercy to save herself, to not let La Llorona win and turn her into a sad, judgy,..." Read more

"...The heroine didn't let generational pain or sorrow hold her back from having the life she wanted and deserved, we all need some Mercy in our lives." Read more

"...She is so brave and strong. This is my first book by this author but I will definitely need to check out more...." Read more

"This book showed a women full of strength, compassion, and strong will. This was a wonderful story...." Read more

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Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie is a gothic fairytale novella with a nice twist to the Mexican folklore, LA Llorona. When La Llorona gets a hold of a woman she basically causes more sorrow and sadness that follows women through generations. Mercy is the one who got away but she lives her life fighting to heal through the generational trauma. This story was written so well. It was beautiful but also heartbreaking. My favorite part about it is that it almost felt like I was reading Mercy's diary. It was her daily experiences with trying to live while also staying away from moments that opens the door for La Llorona. Check content warnings
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  • The Girl Who Reads Too Much
    5.0 out of 5 stars I would give this book ten stars if I could!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
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    I loved this book SO much! It's sad, so sad in the beginning. If you have a heart you're going to weep too. But then it gets better. And then it gets GOOD. You are rooting for Mercy to save herself, to not let La Llorona win and turn her into a sad, judgy, miserable, church lady like so many others in the town who just can't let go of their generational pain and have to inflict it on everyone else in a never-ending cycle. Mercy is determined to break that cycle, and she doesn't care if she has to become an outcast to do it.

    Maria DeBlassie's wry prose is just a treasure. I highlighted A LOT of lines that were brilliant, and I want to go back and savor them again. She writes about magic how I imagine it actually exists. A feeling. An intuition. Something you see out the corner of your eye. Setting your intentions and watching things manifest in unexpected ways. And of course, growing things just plain IS good magic, and I loved all the farming in this tale.

    Oh, and Santos, the sweet, totally hot, techie/herbalist soap maker/farmer who moves in next door? ::swoon::

    I would give this book ten stars if I could!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good sweet story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
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    This book took me by surprise, it gave me hope fortitude and strength. The heroine didn't let generational pain or sorrow hold her back from having the life she wanted and deserved, we all need some Mercy in our lives.
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  • Ana G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    This was an amazing story. Short, but so well written that you do even notice. I loved seeing Mercy come to her own and build her life even with all of the sorrows. I love how its on the edge of is this true or just stories Mercy uses to keep her life together. This is a bittersweet story, but does leave you with hope.
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  • Catherine Corwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read in years!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
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    I couldn't put this book down. The cultural differences that society can't understand, a d yet many cultures if not most can understand. The lessons - at least in my opinion- are so needed for all in sensitive situations everywhere. I cannot wait to read more from you. I'm not from your culture but Kerry's life was so reflective of mine. I sometimes feel like at 73 I can I am seeing my own gradual awakening. Many thanks dear!
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  • cassandra gonzalez
    3.0 out of 5 stars hard at first
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
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    Was a great ending but hard at first to keep my attention. Had a great meaning if you understand la llorona.
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  • Whitney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2022
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    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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  • Jennifer Ford
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful, Magical Story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
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    I loved this book more and more with every turn of the page. It truly has it all - well developed characters, a storyline that pulls you right in, and beautiful descriptions that make it feel so real. Thank goodness I read this while on vacation, because I didn’t want to put it down!I look forward to more stories from this author.
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  • Jessica Pritt
    5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
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    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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