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Sexual assault (71 reviewers), Body horror (66 reviewers), Racism (60 reviewers), Incest (58 reviewers), Death (55 reviewers), Violence (43 reviewers), Gore (38 reviewers), Cannibalism (35 reviewers), Rape (28 reviewers), Sexism (27 reviewers), Confinement (24 reviewers), Sexual violence (23 reviewers), Blood (23 reviewers), Emotional abuse (22 reviewers), Child death (21 reviewers), Misogyny (20 reviewers), Toxic relationship (18 reviewers), Suicide (16 reviewers), Domestic abuse (12 reviewers), Gun violence (12 reviewers), Mental illness (10 reviewers), Sexual content (9 reviewers), Child abuse (8 reviewers), Terminal illness (7 reviewers), Vomit (7 reviewers), Physical abuse (7 reviewers), Torture (6 reviewers), Chronic illness (6 reviewers), Xenophobia (6 reviewers), Miscarriage (5 reviewers), Medical content (5 reviewers), Medical trauma (4 reviewers), Grief (4 reviewers), Infertility (4 reviewers), Racial slurs (3 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (3 reviewers), Kidnapping (3 reviewers), Cursing (3 reviewers), Drug use (3 reviewers), Slavery (3 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (3 reviewers), Pedophilia (3 reviewers), Infidelity (2 reviewers), Murder (2 reviewers), Forced institutionalization (2 reviewers), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Mass/school shootings (1 reviewer), Bullying (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Antisemitism (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Dementia (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Moderate
Sexual assault (62 reviewers), Incest (47 reviewers), Racism (35 reviewers), Cannibalism (28 reviewers), Rape (23 reviewers), Confinement (21 reviewers), Gun violence (21 reviewers), Sexual violence (19 reviewers), Suicide (19 reviewers), Gore (16 reviewers), Death (15 reviewers), Body horror (15 reviewers), Violence (14 reviewers), Misogyny (11 reviewers), Child death (11 reviewers), Mental illness (11 reviewers), Emotional abuse (10 reviewers), Miscarriage (9 reviewers), Sexism (9 reviewers), Blood (9 reviewers), Domestic abuse (9 reviewers), Xenophobia (9 reviewers), Toxic relationship (8 reviewers), Vomit (8 reviewers), Physical abuse (7 reviewers), Sexual content (6 reviewers), Medical content (4 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (3 reviewers), Kidnapping (3 reviewers), Cursing (3 reviewers), Self harm (3 reviewers), Child abuse (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Murder (3 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (3 reviewers), Medical trauma (2 reviewers), Torture (2 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Chronic illness (2 reviewers), Drug use (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Racial slurs (1 reviewer), Infertility (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Pedophilia (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Forced institutionalization (1 reviewer)Minor
Cannibalism (23 reviewers), Miscarriage (15 reviewers), Suicide (15 reviewers), Incest (14 reviewers), Vomit (9 reviewers), Infertility (8 reviewers), Child death (8 reviewers), Sexual assault (8 reviewers), Rape (8 reviewers), Gun violence (8 reviewers), Violence (6 reviewers), Cursing (5 reviewers), Confinement (5 reviewers), Child abuse (5 reviewers), Blood (5 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (4 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Emotional abuse (4 reviewers), Torture (3 reviewers), Toxic relationship (3 reviewers), Racism (3 reviewers), Sexual violence (3 reviewers), Sexism (3 reviewers), Infidelity (3 reviewers), Gore (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Body horror (3 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Sexual content (2 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Grief (1 reviewer), Chronic illness (1 reviewer), Body shaming (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Pedophilia (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Moods
dark 95%
mysterious 91%
tense 73%
adventurous 23%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 7%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 0%
informative 0%
inspiring 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
mysterious 91%
tense 73%
adventurous 23%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 7%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 0%
informative 0%
inspiring 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 14%
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes a reimagining of the classic gothic suspense novel, a story about an isolated mansion in 1950s Mexico -- and the brave socialite drawn to its treacherous secrets.
He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find -- her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough, smart, and has an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find -- her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough, smart, and has an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
Buy Mexican Gothic
United States
Bookshop US
Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes a reimagining of the classic gothic suspense novel, a story about an isolated mansion in 1950s Mexico -- and the brave socialite drawn to its treacherous secrets.
He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find -- her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough, smart, and has an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find -- her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough, smart, and has an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
What the community thinks
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Sexual assault (71 reviewers), Body horror (66 reviewers), Racism (60 reviewers), Incest (58 reviewers), Death (55 reviewers), Violence (43 reviewers), Gore (38 reviewers), Cannibalism (35 reviewers), Rape (28 reviewers), Sexism (27 reviewers), Confinement (24 reviewers), Sexual violence (23 reviewers), Blood (23 reviewers), Emotional abuse (22 reviewers), Child death (21 reviewers), Misogyny (20 reviewers), Toxic relationship (18 reviewers), Suicide (16 reviewers), Domestic abuse (12 reviewers), Gun violence (12 reviewers), Mental illness (10 reviewers), Sexual content (9 reviewers), Child abuse (8 reviewers), Terminal illness (7 reviewers), Vomit (7 reviewers), Physical abuse (7 reviewers), Torture (6 reviewers), Chronic illness (6 reviewers), Xenophobia (6 reviewers), Miscarriage (5 reviewers), Medical content (5 reviewers), Medical trauma (4 reviewers), Grief (4 reviewers), Infertility (4 reviewers), Racial slurs (3 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (3 reviewers), Kidnapping (3 reviewers), Cursing (3 reviewers), Drug use (3 reviewers), Slavery (3 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (3 reviewers), Pedophilia (3 reviewers), Infidelity (2 reviewers), Murder (2 reviewers), Forced institutionalization (2 reviewers), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Mass/school shootings (1 reviewer), Bullying (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Antisemitism (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Dementia (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Moderate
Sexual assault (62 reviewers), Incest (47 reviewers), Racism (35 reviewers), Cannibalism (28 reviewers), Rape (23 reviewers), Confinement (21 reviewers), Gun violence (21 reviewers), Sexual violence (19 reviewers), Suicide (19 reviewers), Gore (16 reviewers), Death (15 reviewers), Body horror (15 reviewers), Violence (14 reviewers), Misogyny (11 reviewers), Child death (11 reviewers), Mental illness (11 reviewers), Emotional abuse (10 reviewers), Miscarriage (9 reviewers), Sexism (9 reviewers), Blood (9 reviewers), Domestic abuse (9 reviewers), Xenophobia (9 reviewers), Toxic relationship (8 reviewers), Vomit (8 reviewers), Physical abuse (7 reviewers), Sexual content (6 reviewers), Medical content (4 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (3 reviewers), Kidnapping (3 reviewers), Cursing (3 reviewers), Self harm (3 reviewers), Child abuse (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Murder (3 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (3 reviewers), Medical trauma (2 reviewers), Torture (2 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Chronic illness (2 reviewers), Drug use (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Racial slurs (1 reviewer), Infertility (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Drug abuse (1 reviewer), Pedophilia (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Forced institutionalization (1 reviewer)Minor
Cannibalism (23 reviewers), Miscarriage (15 reviewers), Suicide (15 reviewers), Incest (14 reviewers), Vomit (9 reviewers), Infertility (8 reviewers), Child death (8 reviewers), Sexual assault (8 reviewers), Rape (8 reviewers), Gun violence (8 reviewers), Violence (6 reviewers), Cursing (5 reviewers), Confinement (5 reviewers), Child abuse (5 reviewers), Blood (5 reviewers), Adult/minor relationship (4 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Emotional abuse (4 reviewers), Torture (3 reviewers), Toxic relationship (3 reviewers), Racism (3 reviewers), Sexual violence (3 reviewers), Sexism (3 reviewers), Infidelity (3 reviewers), Gore (3 reviewers), Suicidal thoughts (3 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Body horror (3 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Sexual content (2 reviewers), Self harm (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Grief (1 reviewer), Chronic illness (1 reviewer), Body shaming (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Pedophilia (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Moods
dark 95%
mysterious 91%
tense 73%
adventurous 23%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 7%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 0%
informative 0%
inspiring 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
mysterious 91%
tense 73%
adventurous 23%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 7%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 0%
informative 0%
inspiring 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 14%
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating