I have very mixed feelings on this book.

For one, Noemí is a standout MC. She is well-written and strong (but not obnoxiously so), and caring toward those around her. Beyond that, she has a tendency to enjoy the company of a man for a short time before moving on, never wanting to get too serious. These are all characteristics that combine to create a character I adore, and surprisingly, one that I don't see as often as I'd like to.

The writing with the rest of the characters, particularly Catalina and Francis, is similar, and made me feel for them almost instantly and enjoy them more and more as the story goes on.

Despite this focus on great characters though, I find the story itself to be offputting, particularly toward the end. Without spoiling anything, I will tell you that I enjoyed the suspense of the first half but was disappointed in, for lack of a better description, the only semi-sensible gore that comprised the conclusion. I know that isn't a pretty way to put it, but I don't know what else to say. I expected Mexican Gothic to maintain its creepiness and add in more horror elements as we went on. I just found the conclusion very boring and more let's-see-how-gross-we-can-be rather than scaring the life out of me. I would have preferred the latter.

However, it maintains a solid 3 and a half stars for me. Not bad, but not what I wanted.

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