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A Mexican reindition of Rebecca that is also a metaphor for colonization, sexualisation of Latinx people by oppressors and white supremacy. Gory content ahead but nonetheless a book that will be devoured.

jaimiesauer's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.75

Really enjoyed this atmospheric, moody mystery. Several parts had me audibly saying "ew, gross..." to myself (in a good, horror kind of way!), and others had my heart fluttering - not just with suspense 😉! Loved the setting, of which the title really nails it. Mexican Gothic sums it up. The 1950s Mexico is romantic and mysterious, and I loved it. I think the audiobook might have taken this down a notch for me. The narrator just didn't sell it for me on this one. Would've been a perfect opportunity for multiple narrators. Wishing I woul have just read the physical book and let my imagination do that work. Otherwise though, this is a great read for spooky season!

nitza_samaniego's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

writingwhatsonmymind's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

shelby1210's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

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