Mexican Gothic is a gothic, horror, thriller that takes place in the 1950’s. Noemí is a socialite and receives a weird and concerning letter from her cousin Catalina, who was recently married. Her father thinks that Catalina may need psychiatric care and wonders if her new husband just wants Catalina for her money, so Noemí’s father sends her off to visit her cousin at the place called High Place. Once at High Place, Noemí starts to see odd behavior from her cousin and even starts to have nightmares and sleepwalks. She is convinced that something isn’t right. But, what could it possibly be?
Mexican Gothic is gripping and hard to put down. It’s dark and mysterious. Noemí is a spoiled person who thinks she is entitled and strong willed, but this helps her through the novel and she never gives up. I loved watching her character development. I loved hearing the local spin on the gossip surround the Doyle family and High Place. Then, I loved the slow burn romance that is in this novel. This book was just absolutely amazing and definitely one of my favorite thriller/horror novels I have ever read. I definitely recommend this if you want vivid descriptions that will make you imagine perfectly what is going on. This book plays out like a movie right before your eyes.