This book is far superior to Mexican Gothic in terms of writing quality honestly. Of the two example novels they give, I would definitely relate it more on par to Rebecca. It read like poetry at times and the haunting images the author paints stick with you. The characters had so much depth and I loved the arc of the story overall. I was not expecting the sexual abuse aspects in it, so please go in with some caution. They’re only discussed, not written out from what I remembered, but it can still be shocking for people. It gave motive and was a strong way to showcase the villainy in this particular story though so I wasn’t unhappy with it being in the story overall.

Satisfying ending, very Hitchcock-esque in its slow unraveling. I loved this novel a lot and would highly recommend it to supernatural horror/thriller fans.