Mexican Gothic The extraordinary international bestseller, 'a new classic of the genre'

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a truly exceptional writer, and Mexican Gothic proves it! This book is everything a gothic horror should be - unsettling, atmospheric, and deeply psychological. It blurs the line between nightmare and reality, pulling the reader into a world where dread seeps into every shadow. At its core, Mexican Gothic is about agency - losing it, reclaiming it, and realizing how fragile it truly is. Moreno-Garcia masterfully blends folklore, ‘science’ and psychological terror, reminding us that the real horrors aren’t always supernatural but often come from those who hold power. The story presents us real life themes in a supernatural setting but still feels disturbingly real, making the horror all the more impactful. If this novel is ever adapted, I hope it gets the time it deserves - because a rushed movie wouldn’t do justice to its slow, creeping horror. I’ll definitely be reading more of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s work.

It's everything it promises to be. Very well written, you can't put it out of your hand. Mexico in the 50s, spooky scenery and a strong female character. Suitable for long rainy evenings.

Quickly atmospheric and understandable character buildup at first. The protagonist impresses with realistic features appropriate to her time and age. Even though I found some decisions strange, it was nice to see how she didn't want to abandon her cousin and stood by her word. The Doyle family and the creepy mansion slowly but surely develop into a hell ride for Noemi and she proves backbone, integrity and strength of will until the end of the story. The love story has me admittedly not quite persuaded because of the circumstances and the life of Francis (you have to read more detailed ;) ). One could assume that until the middle of the work the author deliberately restrains the violence, but the last third blows you away in terms of brutality, horror and speed. Overall, really a great book!

This book suprised me in everything. With the Main character Noemi who is send to look after her married cousin, we get an interesting story. The setting is an old high house where nothing seems normal and the rules that are set are not allowed to be broken. What feels to be a book about a haunted house turns into a horror novel full of goor and disgusting details. Please read the trigger warnings. I was stunned and would read this again because the plottwist was to good to be true and you will never expect this.