I *LOVED* this book! Just enough horror to titillate without terrifying, and more of a horror-fantasy, in my opinion. This is definitely one I’ll read again.
I adored the main/title character, Alejandra, and really enjoyed reading about a wife and mother in this type of situation, when usually you’d encounter a young single female.
I’d recommend this to any more mature readers who enjoy some scares with their fantasy.
4/5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

It's a riveting read, containing the staples of Castro's excellent writing and storytelling. Strong female characters coming into their own, and dripping in folklore. This would be a great title for a book club discussion, with so many strong themes that most will identify with in some form.

A Mexican ghost story that goes back for generations, The Haunting of Alejandra is an engrossing read.

The ghost of this story is a mythological creature who torments mothers and leads them into a deep abyss. As she searches for a way out Alejandra follows the history, torment and strength that her fore-mothers (biological) shared. Will she make it out? I can't give that away. You have to read it for yourself.