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Mexican Gothic

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Start date: October 1, 2020

Finish date: October 31, 2020

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* February 2022 - Group Read
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Jun 04, 2021 La Tonya Jordan rated it really liked it

Shelves: good-read

Horror, body procession, incest, a haunted house sets the stage of this sci-fi thriller. At High Place, a castle, in El Triunfo Mexico the walls bleed, mushrooms illuminate the way, and the bees buzz swirl in your ears. This is the home of The Doyle's who came from England in 1885 to run a silver mine. They were was once very wealthy. After the Mexican revolution and sickness kills the miners, the mine is flooded and consequently the family loses its wealth. It is called genteel proverty . They ...more

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Aug 16, 2020 Rachelle Renee Kirby rated it it was amazing

Shelves: horror-paranormal-dark, can-t-wait, 2020-pop-sugar

This book deserves 5 stars just for the gorgeous cover alone. But that's not why I gave them. This was probably the most unique horror story I've ever read and that's saying a lot considering horror does not have to remain in the realm of the possible. Very atmospheric, and yes indeed gothic, and extremely claustrophobic with well developed characters you love or hate. It had a very Get Out kind of feel to it. I won't say anything on the story because I don't want to reveal anything. It was exce ...more

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Jul 09, 2025 Kat rated it really liked it · review of another edition

What a fantastic read! The Yellow Wallpaper meets The Haunting of Hill House.
Noemi is an incredible leading lady in this book. She’s stubborn, feisty, and kind. As she was dragged further and further into High Place and its history, she was engulfed in a terror that she wasn’t sure she’d escape. The history interwoven with this unnerving horror story was remarkable.
Morena-Garcia is one of my new favorites!

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