A review by ktoreilly
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious 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

4.0

I am usually not a fan of horror but I really enjoyed this. Some elements definitely felt predictable, but in the way that you’re kind of hoping for and okay with (mostly in the love-interest department — sorry, but this Pisces is not sorry). While the cause of all the evil spookiness was absolutely original, I’m honestly still a little bit confused by exactly what was going on and how it was supposed to have worked? While it’s not perfect, this was a solid horror read that swept you up through a slow-burn twist on the classic gothic haunted mansion trope.
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