A review by libraryofavirgo
Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

4.0

This is true gothic horror: the swampy everglades, the unease, the dreamlike state, the moody atmosphere; it was like watching a movie play out. As with most gothic horror, this does move at a slow pace, Gonzalez builds the tension and truly gives the reader that creepy feeling that something is just not right. Every page is like slipping into a quiet fever dream to go visit the hat man. 

The vibe I got while reading this is the same one I had when reading House of Leaves, which is an all time favorite of mine, so that is a high I have been chasing. 

This is an amazing debut novel from Gonzalez and I cannot wait to see more of his work on my shelves.