Minnie's Fiction Addiction

👀 First impressions:
From the moment I saw the cover of Mexican Gothic, I was intrigued. A woman in a vintage dress, clutching roses and secrets, it promised mystery and atmosphere, and it absolutely delivered. Set in 1950s Mexico, this book immediately stood out as something fresh in the gothic horror genre.

✅ What I Liked:
The setting is a star in its own right. High Place, the decaying mansion nestled in the misty Mexican mountains, practically breathes, with its mouldering walls, locked doors, and sinister family. Silvia Moreno-Garcia does a masterful job of blending gothic tropes with Mexican folklore, creating something both familiar and strikingly new.
Noemí, the socialite-turned-sleuth, is a compelling protagonist intelligent, fashionable, defiant and a breath of fresh air in a genre often dominated by passive heroines. The tension builds steadily, and the horror, when it arrives, is visceral, grotesque, and genuinely surprising.

❎ What I didn’t Like:
The pacing in the first half is slow. While it effectively builds unease, it took a while before the true horror elements kicked in. Some readers might find the dialogue occasionally stilted or the final reveal a little over-the-top, but if you’re into classic gothic weirdness, it works.

📚 Why You Should Read This Book:
If you’re a fan of gothic horror and want something outside the traditional English manor setting, Mexican Gothic will haunt your imagination in the best way. It’s ideal for fans of Rebecca, The Haunting of Hill House, or The Silent Companions, but with a distinctly feminist and Latin American flavour.

💭 Final Thoughts:
Mexican Gothic is the kind of book that lingers, in your mind and under your skin. It’s a slow burn, but the payoff is dark, disturbing, and delightfully weird. A perfect blend of creepy atmosphere, social commentary, and otherworldly horror.

🛍️ Where to buy
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Final Rating ★★★★ – An intoxicatingly eerie gothic horror that twists tradition into something thrillingly fresh.