A review by mynameisrebecca
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Mexican Gothic is perfect for fans of books like Dorian Gray or Wuthering Heights. It brings together the classic mystery of gothic tropes, and brings the reader into the eerie world of High Place. Despite leaning on traditional gothic themes, the book wasn't predictable at all. Noemi's family history in the paint business and the botany interests of the Doyles bring scientific elements into the story that make it really stand out. It's filled with mystery and successfully creates a unique world for the reader - I'm already craving a sequel! The read is dense, though, and doesn't pick up pace until about two-thirds of the way through. I could have done without some of the
creepy pedophilia like and assault themes
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