
Mexican Gothic
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . .
From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes “a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror” (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico. “It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird” (The Guardian).
Interviews + resources
- “The Girl in the Mansion: How Gothic Romances Became Domestic Noir,” — CrimeReads
- “Silvia Moreno-Garcia on the Evolution of the Horror Genre, #OwnVoices, & Her Latest Novel, ‘Mexican Gothic’” — Library Journal
- “‘Mexican Gothic’ Takes Readers Deep into Danger” — Goodreads
- A Q&A With Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Author of July’s #1 Indie Next List Pick — ABA
- Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia On Her New Haunted House Mystery — Weekend Edition, NPR
- NeoNostromo — Spanish language podcast
- Mexican Gothic author Silvia Moreno-Garcia shares what fans can expect from Hulu series — EW
Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“Moreno-Garcia’s energetic romp through the gothic genre (after Gods of Jade and Shadow) is delightfully bonkers. ” — Publishers Weekly
New York Times
“Stylish and edgy… its archly intelligent tone and insightful writing make Mexican Gothic an original escape to an eerie world. ” — New York Times
Library Journal
“This original, well-paced novel from Moreno-Garcia has great gothic elements with a little VanderMeer creativity thrown in.” — Library Journal
The New Yorker
“In the fall, I cracked open Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Mexican Gothic” in the bath and found myself reading until the water turned cold.” — The New Yorker
Kirkus
“Fans of gothic classics like Rebecca will be enthralled as long as they don’t mind a heaping dose of all-out horror.” — Kirkus
Booklist
“The ever-present imagery of twisting vines and snakes swallowing their tails blends with ghostly memories of death and disease to create a fascinating atmosphere of dark dreams and intrigue. ” — Booklist
Amazon Book Review
“This is the smart gothic novel I’ve been waiting for since gothics started hitting shelves again.”
Audible
“I spent half of the listen on the literal edge of my seat, and the other half trying to stop myself from screaming.” — Audible.com
The Guardian
” It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.” — The Guardian
Book Page
“A distinctive and cinematic horror novel that is not for the faint of heart.” — Book Page
LA Times
“Moreno-Garcia proves that it’s possible to create a believable female protagonist who defies not just the Doyles but the patriarchy of her time.” — LA Times
Locus
“Moreno-Garcia is having a blast playing with the conventions of Gothic literature” — Locus”
Washington Post
“It’s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic.” — Washington Post
Cemetery Dance
“It’s deliciously dark, atmospheric, and creepy. The visceral imagery, ominous tone, and intriguing premise sent chills down the back of my neck.” — Cemetery Dance
Heat
“This pitch-perfect Gothic tale is a delicious, delicious delight” — Heat
Accolades
- In development as a Hulu original series
- NYT Best Seller List
- Indie Bestseller List
- Winner Goodreads Award 2020
- Best of the Year: New Yorker, NPR, Washington Post, Book Page, Book Riot, AudioFile, Library Journal, Electric Lit, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire
- Library Reads Top Pick
- Indie Next Top Pick
- Book of the Month, July