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authorjbr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
issisannettereads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rodor2017's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cryface's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
elizabeth_its_liz_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I loved this book!
As always with gothic novels, it’s a very slow burn and mostly atmospheric for the first the half, but the second half was incredible.
Definitely understand why this is described as a cross between Rebecca and Mexican Gothic. I think this is very accurate - it does feel like a cross between the two with the addition of Mexican history, discussion of colonization and casta.
As always with gothic novels, it’s a very slow burn and mostly atmospheric for the first the half, but the second half was incredible.
Definitely understand why this is described as a cross between Rebecca and Mexican Gothic. I think this is very accurate - it does feel like a cross between the two with the addition of Mexican history, discussion of colonization and casta.
monicasf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
The pace was great! I was invested from the beginning and felt my skin crawl throughout the book. I loved the main characters, their dynamic, and their chemistry. Andrés’ chapters were some of my favorites. We love a little sin 🤭
Although the haunted hacienda was terrifying, this book is a reminder that sometimes the living, rather than the supernatural, are those we need to fear the most.
Although the haunted hacienda was terrifying, this book is a reminder that sometimes the living, rather than the supernatural, are those we need to fear the most.
morgalieden's review against another edition
4.0
Similar vibes as Mexican Gothic, but with actual Mexican elements in it. This book would be perfect for people that enjoy casually reading as it has very short chapters. The author does a great job of alternating between the two main characters and years in a way that doesn’t feel jumbled or overdone.
naaaaaaaaat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
wayyyyy too long
kateycakee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5