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jessicamap 's review for:
Untamed Shore
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Another unique and mesmerizing story from Silvia Moreno-Garcia in UNTAMED SHORE. I’m so happy this was our #BuddyReadsToDieFor selection because it had originally flown under my radar. More domestic suspense, some historical fiction, and a dash of a coming-of-age story is what you’ll find inside the pages of this book. While this started out a little on the slower side the ending completely made up for it – oh man was that an ending!
In the small town of Desengaño, we meet a young woman named Viridiana who is desperate to get out of this little tourist area. During the tourist season she can make some money as a translator and guide but otherwise the days go by in monotony. Until one day she finds out that three American tourists have requested a translator and assistant. Why not take the job? She could make some good money and possibly learn a few things from them. Things really start to get interesting when someone turns up dead.
This book is definitely more character driven and I think that’s why the pacing feels a little slower at the beginning. However, we really get into Viridiana’s mind and it’s so fun watching her grow as the story continues. What I loved about MEXICAN GOTHIC is how mesmerizing and captivating Moreno-Garcia’s writing is and how she just creates an incredible atmosphere with memorable characters. I highly recommend pushing through the slower beginning because once it does pick up you won’t want to stop reading. I can’t wait to read more from this author ASAP.