If you've been looking for a fresh take on the gothic novel, look no further than Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic!

This read like a beautiful, dark nightmare, captivating from beginning to end! The atmosphere created here was next-level, I just loved the juxtaposition between Noemí's life in Mexico City vs. the eerie setting of High Place. This was a slow burn but it never read slow, if that makes sense - there's a looming sense of dread felt throughout that slowly & steadily creeps up on you until exploding in a truly insane finale, one that really leans into the book's horror elements full force. It gets a little weird & won't be for everyone, but I thought it worked really well & had zero issues suspending my disbelief. & Noemí just has to be one of one of my favorite horror heroines, ever! There are so many topics to dissect within, & when I originally reviewed this I gave it 4.5⭐️'s; however, sitting with it a bit & talking about it more with others who've read it really solidified this is a 5⭐️ read for me.

Gorgeously written, Mexican Gothic perfectly captures the essence of classic gothic novels while presenting a unique voice of its own, I highly recommend going out & picking this up if you haven't!