A review by samchase112
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was a beautifully crafted novel about truly horrific things. The world Moreno-Garcia created is beautiful and terrifying all at once, yet so intricate I couldn't help but be impressed. As the mystery unfolded I was pulled into the story and the strange beauty of the Doyle world. Noemí was a strong and curious character, and I loved her as the narrator. Readers are able to find things out about the Doyle house along with her, and she never made a decision where I wanted to scream at her. I was surprised by how immersive this book was, and how beautiful the writing was. I highly recommend it, especially as a spooky October or chilling winter read!
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