I started so many books this week and just didn’t find any that grabbed my attention. You know what book I kept thinking about? Mexican Gothic. This book has some of the most beautiful writing and is guaranteed to provide at least one nightmare. If you haven’t read this one yet, stop what you’re doing and put it on hold at your library or pick up a copy.

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This is easily one of the best books I've read this year!

When her cousin Catalina sends an urgent letter asking to be saved from her new husband, Noemi is sent by her father to investigate. Convinced it's only newlywed jitters, Noemi is unprepared for the dangerous and deadly atmosphere of High Place, the gloomy and depressing mansion now home to Catalina. Dark, damp, and oppressing, Noemi is barely welcome in her cousin's home and her visits with her are restricted. Virgil, Catalina's husband, is a little too charming and his overtures leave Noemi suspicious and wary. The mansion's other inhabitants leave Noemi feeling like she is constantly under watch and her every movement and word is criticized. But Noemi is incredibly tough and is intent on finding out the nature of her cousin's mysterious illness and delusions. When Noemi comes too close to the truth for the family's liking, she is placed in a deadly situation with only an unlikely ally at her side. The violent and horrific nature of the family's secret is so unbelievable that Noemi begins to question to her own sanity.

Dark, gripping, and absolutely terrifying, Mexican Gothic is a spell-binding tale of horror, greed, and unbridled power.

This book is absolutely incredible! Silvia Moreno-Garcia weaves a tale that is so engrossing you will find yourself walking the dark and damp halls of High Place alongside Noemi. This is by far one of the most atmospheric novels I've ever read. The tension can be felt on every single page and every conversation felt like a threat. I flew through this novel, unable to wait to find out what was the secret behind this family's odd and controlling behavior. The village near High Place also felt like a depressed and mysterious character. Everyone seemed to fear the family and the mansion itself, but no one would come out and say why. The aura of mystery, confusion, and oppression followed every character throughout the story, no matter where they were.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is an incredibly talented writer and I encourage everyone to dive into one of her magical and mysterious stories. I absolutely loved her novel Gods of Jade and Shadow and I’m looking forward to Tor reprinting her novels Certain Dark Things and The Beautiful Ones.

There are some really fun links for this book! Want to play dress up with the glamorous Noemi? You can print off a Noemi Paper Doll.

There is also The Mexican Gothic Spotify playlist

How about The Mexican Gothic book club kit

Or, want some Mexican Gothic Zoom backgrounds