A review by obstinateheadstrongcurl
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

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? No

4.25

I’m such a wuss when it comes to horror but gothic horror is my jam and I loved this. It hit all the beats: young wife, aloof husband, creepy house and suspicious servants, as well as incorporating themes of class and colonialism. The characters were so good, and I loved Beatriz and Andrés’s relationship. There were some pacing issues, but overall a really good debut and I can’t wait to read more from Cañas.