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A review by dylanhenning
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
This book has
• Messy bisexuals
• A magic Nazi cult
• Set in Mexico in the 90’s
• packed with references to classic horror films.
Horror books can feel a little samey sometimes so I really appreciate when I find ones that gives me something that feels unique and stands out from the pack. This book does just that. There’s interesting characters that are flawed that they don’t try to hide it or shy away from it. There’s an interesting story about this legendary horror film that was never finished and a link to occult magic. Our two main characters get pulled into the directors attempt to finish the film (and the spell) to bring them good luck and things seem to be going well for everyone…until the director turns up dead. Eventually darker forces come into play working to get their hands on the film for their own purposes.
I won’t spoil the ending but I did enjoy how our characters face their flaws and use their life long friendship to face the horrors thrown at them.
This is the first book I’ve read from Silvia Moreno-Garcia but I’ll definitely be adding more to my TBR!
• Messy bisexuals
• A magic Nazi cult
• Set in Mexico in the 90’s
• packed with references to classic horror films.
Horror books can feel a little samey sometimes so I really appreciate when I find ones that gives me something that feels unique and stands out from the pack. This book does just that. There’s interesting characters that are flawed that they don’t try to hide it or shy away from it. There’s an interesting story about this legendary horror film that was never finished and a link to occult magic. Our two main characters get pulled into the directors attempt to finish the film (and the spell) to bring them good luck and things seem to be going well for everyone…until the director turns up dead. Eventually darker forces come into play working to get their hands on the film for their own purposes.
I won’t spoil the ending but I did enjoy how our characters face their flaws and use their life long friendship to face the horrors thrown at them.
This is the first book I’ve read from Silvia Moreno-Garcia but I’ll definitely be adding more to my TBR!