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kellylover86's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a fun twist on gothic novels with some horror added in. Noemi has to travel to visit her newly married cousin who hasn't kept in touch only to discover a mystery at her new home.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
sailorignite's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I didn’t know what to expect while reading this story. I enjoyed the story. There were times where the main character would bring up something that felt like it wasn’t the best time. why are we bringing up your vacation with your family when you might be getting killed soon? overall this feels like a dark fairy tale story and I enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Incest, Rape, Violence, and Murder
vitolylo's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape
brideal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Finally, I finished this book. After picking it up and putting it back down I finished it. It had nothing to do with the book and more on my mood and fear. This was my first(and probably last) horror book. Some background, I am a huge chicken. I do not like the horror genre in any form(movies, books, television) but I thought, screw it I will give it a try.
This book succeeded in creeping me out and disgusting me. Some of the content in there was just disturbing. However, I still enjoyed the ride. I loved the writing and the creepy house. I don’t think the romance was necessary and I sometimes I did forget that the characters were in Mexico, it felt liked England to me for some reason. Overall, I enjoyed the book and will read more from this author. A great way to end October 🎃
CW: incest, attempted r*pe, child death, cannibalism, racism, misogyny, sexism, forced marriage.
This book succeeded in creeping me out and disgusting me. Some of the content in there was just disturbing. However, I still enjoyed the ride. I loved the writing and the creepy house. I don’t think the romance was necessary and I sometimes I did forget that the characters were in Mexico, it felt liked England to me for some reason. Overall, I enjoyed the book and will read more from this author. A great way to end October 🎃
CW: incest, attempted r*pe, child death, cannibalism, racism, misogyny, sexism, forced marriage.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Incest and Misogyny
Minor: Child death and Rape
naz18's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I never wanted to throw up more than when Virgil opened his mouth 😒
It took me a while to read the first half of the story, but then there was the turning point where I just binged the rest of the book cause it felt addictive. Quite good imo
It took me a while to read the first half of the story, but then there was the turning point where I just binged the rest of the book cause it felt addictive. Quite good imo
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Rape, and Gaslighting
sparklefarm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It's difficult to read a book clearly and judge it on its own merits when it's been hyped for so long and your job is Books. Honestly, I think that let me down a bit here as I was primed for la creme de la creme. Additionally, the first Silvia Moreno Garcia book I read (The Daughter of Dr. Moreau) was less than stellar, so I was already worried that Mexican Gothic was overhyped. I don't know that I can speak to that but I will say I did enjoy this book. Unfortunately, the sexual assault pulled me out of the story, since that crime's already too horrific for me before adding spec fic flavor. Overall the writing is good, not great - too much tell, not enough show. But I'm still rating this closer to a 4 than a 3 because I could not. stop. reading. Well done, Silvia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death, Death, Racism, Rape, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Body horror, Suicide, Cannibalism, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
folklorisms's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
if i had a nickel for every time fungus is the villain i’d have two nickels which isn’t much but it’s weird that it’s happened twice. anyways the spook was very present in this book and it was excellent. gave me vague mary shelley but with fungus and crimson peak but with fungus vibes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Incest, Miscarriage, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Pregnancy
kia_rex's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest, Rape, and Murder
sorrel29's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Incest, Mental illness, and Murder
Minor: Rape
emilycgutierrez's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
4.0
I had a really good time reading Mexican Gothic! 😍 For a wimp like me, this was the perfect level of creepy, icky horror without too much gore. The mystery was great, the atmosphere was deliciously dark and decaying, and I loved the main character, Noemi 💖
I thought the eugenics theme added to the uncomfortable atmosphere in the book, but I was also a little disappointed that the majority of characters in this book are British, and most of the book takes place in their British-styled house. They live in Mexico, so yes this does take place in Mexico, but I guess I was hoping for a more Mexican take on horror, rather than just implanting the usual British-horror tropes/aesthetics into a Mexican countryside.
I’d still definitely recommend for people who enjoy horror or are looking for a gentle introduction to the genre! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thought the eugenics theme added to the uncomfortable atmosphere in the book, but I was also a little disappointed that the majority of characters in this book are British, and most of the book takes place in their British-styled house. They live in Mexico, so yes this does take place in Mexico, but I guess I was hoping for a more Mexican take on horror, rather than just implanting the usual British-horror tropes/aesthetics into a Mexican countryside.
I’d still definitely recommend for people who enjoy horror or are looking for a gentle introduction to the genre! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault