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The award-winning author of Gods of Jade and Shadow (one of the 100 best fantasy novels of all time, TIME magazine) returns with a mesmerising feminist Gothic fantasy, in which a glamorous young socialite discovers the haunting secrets of a beautiful old mansion in 1950s Mexico. He is trying to pois
Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Pages 320
Publisher Quercus
Published Date 2020-06-30
ISBN 1529402662 9781529402667
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Jackie.Davidson shared a tip "Not my normal genre, but have to admit that I was morbidly fascinated to follow this unlikely story."
vanellope_von_sweet shared a tip "Such a Interesting book. It does have a creepy aspect to it but also was a mystery, completely recommend 😍"
robyn_markow shared a tip "Chilling story about a wealthy young woman in 1950's Mexico who visits her just-married cousin & her v.odd new in-laws."
caitlin_simonson shared a tip "Thrilling and enthralling, one of the most engaging books I've read this year."
jmorgynwhite shared a tip "Great for fans of #Crimsonpeak who are looking for a page turning gothic - lovely writing."
kelseyb shared a tip "What a twist!"
ally_frey shared a tip "Noemi was a great heroine. This book was good, but a little dark. Throughly enjoyed."
super_mommy811 shared a tip "It's un-putdownable guys! The atmosphere was one of the best I've read in a book like this."
krista_schumacher shared a tip "Creepy and kept me guessing"
shonna_hill shared a tip "Great ambiance and characters. Creepy and surprising."
jan_hildegard shared a tip "Good and creepy."
jessica_baker_3325 shared a tip "Took me out of my comfort zone and kept me guessing until the end! Really fun read."
caitlin_beltran shared a tip "Such a good read!!!! One of my new favorites! Absolutely loved every second. Kept me wanting to read more"
mindy_findtner shared a tip "Enjoyed this"
dana_lancaster shared a tip "Dark and eerie"
hadeel_elghouass shared a tip "The female mc seems strong, can't wait to read it!"
emmah. shared a tip "what an original idea. i didn’t expect the plot when i started this book but was pleasantly surprised."
goldie_knox shared a tip "It really is a wonderful book. I had the best time reading it and it shall never be forgotten by me, at least."
natasha_renee_5645 shared a tip "Such a unique spin on the genre. It did drag a bit in some parts but overall a great story"
emily_pass shared a tip "It was scary and a fun read."
allie_chavez shared a tip "An amazing story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's weird, it's wild, it's creepy!"
siobonbon shared a tip "This book was fantastic! Kept me engrossed from beginning to end."
deborah_armstrong shared a tip "Scary and juicy as hell!"
selah_royer shared a tip "Creepy in the best way. Almost horror at times"
katie_7398 shared a tip "If you’re looking for a thrilling horror story , read this. #horror #mysterydrama"
robecca_ragany shared a tip "Excellent book!"
s_huck shared a tip "Such a good book, quick read too. Stays with you after it's done"
hannah_anderson_3733 shared a tip "A great book to read during the Halloween season!"
brent_tabarez shared a tip "The ending was not what I expected!"
saria_acuna shared a tip "Absolutely lovely descriptive writing infused with historical bits."
alvaro_rubio shared a tip "I wanted to really like this one but it was ok"
sammantha_j._prycho shared a tip "Great language and devourable ending! Beginning was slow but ultimately worth it."
britney_hankins shared a tip "It was not what I expected."
hannah_wylie_3770 shared a tip "Really twisted ghost story but I loved it. The writing is very well done."
anni_thompson shared a tip "Are there any trigger warnings I should be aware of before reading this book??"
savannah-1988 shared a tip "It's a perfectly creepy book"
carol_8166 shared a tip "Lush creeping dread with some myocology thrown in"
luz_maria_ shared a tip "Creepy but good"
luz_maria_ shared a tip "Creepy but good"
jessica_wells_8802 shared a tip "The twist that I did not see coming!!"
meg_cutler shared a tip "It was a creepy book and an ending I really liked.... But I'm thinking I'd give it an overall 3 stars"
lexie_mcentire shared a tip "Great Halloween read. Rebecca meets The Yellow Wallpaper meets Get Out."
rachel_roberts_9561 shared a tip "It’s great for a haunted gnarly quasi-romantic read! Intrigue, mystery and absolute sci-fi horror."
diana_gutierrez_6349 shared a tip "The unexpected twist on hauntings and melding of mexican culture and influence of mining in Hidalgo."
ceci_torres shared a tip "Love the aesthetic the author portrays, and spices it up with spooky family secrets"
natalie_reget shared a tip "Couldn't put this down! The main character is tough and fearless and I didn't see the twist coming at all."
moni_kita shared a tip "#gothic #pageturner"
alcqueline_dixon-be shared a tip "Loved it! #horror"
brianda_hernandez_107 shared a tip "More than halfway done and can't put it down! Great suspenseful book."
kasey_bilik shared a tip "#paranormal #romance #family #drama #strong_female_lead #strong_female_character #period_dramas #gothic #twists"
gabrielle_geiger shared a tip "Loved the whole premise and the ending was satisfying"
jessie_storrs shared a tip "#chuckpalahniuk #joehill. But in this vein check out The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"
lisa_guen shared a tip "It’s such a good read!!"
lindsay_morelos shared a tip "A great read if you’re looking for books written by Latin Writers"
g-nun shared a tip "Adorable guy, disgusting villain."
genee_parker shared a tip "Such a good spooky read!"
isabella_kaplan shared a tip "Exciting, not what I was expecting"
lindsay_williams_1742 shared a tip "One of my spooky reads for October 2020. Loved it!"
jamie_danielle shared a tip "Loved this book! Takes a moment to get into but worth the read!"
j._ivonne_d shared a tip "It was a interesting concept"
brandi_hamilton_3794 shared a tip "It was a really good read."
tati_m_782 shared a tip "Good spooky book!"
louis_williams_6032 shared a tip "Should I say 'A Return to Love'"
maria_dayan shared a tip "Gothic, twisted, latin, glamorous with a"
susan_reda shared a tip "Just an all around good novel"
mell_a. shared a tip "Slow to start but really picks up, has a great ending!"
e.r._streetman shared a tip "Spooky anti-colonialist eldritch horror."
a_w_8570 shared a tip "Predictable, not especially believable, kind of bizarre but not in a good American Horror Story kind of way."
mary_katherine_capr shared a tip "Could not put it down! Devoured!"
river_fae-_they_elle shared a tip "I will never look at mushrooms the same again."
sabrina_g_1700 shared a tip "What in the world did i just read? 8/10"
lara_hope shared a tip "Amazing! I love the spooky, mysterious house. The main character has a strength I can relate too."
soph_18_ shared a tip "It's creepy. It's romantic. It's disturbing. It truly is one of my favorite books I've read so far!"
samantha_palomo shared a tip "I read it in one night. I just couldn't put it down!"
nicole_6986 shared a tip "Loved it!!!!"
noelle_bivona shared a tip "Amazing! Hard to put down"
Cita shared a tip "Super fast moving and I did not guess what was going on until explained"
volsaire shared a tip "Honestly batshit crazy in the best way possible. Such a great read."
manon_ee shared a tip "This was haunting and spooky and I stayed up all night reading it (which made it more spooky). Loved it"
taylor_grissom shared a tip "Didn’t end how I thought it would"
marguerite_velasco shared a tip "Nope, I need something….. any suggestions?"
myreya_beltran shared a tip "So good and very captivating. Great plot development and the end was satisfying."
bianca_lopez_5734 shared a tip "It had a slow start but once it got going it was too good to put down. Not your typical haunted house story."
lacey_samuel shared a tip "Great book that got real weird, real fast."
angelina_olona shared a tip "Very interesting and thrilling read. Such a good story"