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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
4.0
dark mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Mexican Gothic reminds me of Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe and What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher.  It was creepy, funny at times, and haunting. I loved how strong Noemi was and that she stood up for herself.  This book features sexism, racism, and elitism. I wish something more would have been done with some characters. The reveal toward the ending was confusing. The end/prologue was sweet.  Overall a good book.