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Mexican Gothic

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

3.7 out of 5, from 1,101 ratings from Hardcover readers

In 1950, a Mexico City socialite travels to a remote mountain house after her newly married cousin sends an alarming letter. The decaying mansion and its strange family are not what they first appear.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2020
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
301
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like gothic horror with a sharp, stylish heroine and an unsettling old house.

Skip this if you dislike body horror or a slow reveal of what is wrong.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • Manipulation
  • Racism

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Sexual assault
  • Body horror
  • Cannibalism
  • Murder
  • Incest
  • Vomit
  • Child death

Quick answers about Mexican Gothic

What is Mexican Gothic about?
In 1950, a Mexico City socialite travels to a remote mountain house after her newly married cousin sends an alarming letter. The decaying mansion and its strange family are not what they first appear.
Who should read Mexican Gothic?
Read it if you like gothic horror with a sharp, stylish heroine and an unsettling old house. Skip it if you dislike body horror or a slow reveal of what is wrong.
How long and how fast is Mexican Gothic?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 301 pages, first published in 2020.
Does Mexican Gothic have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, Manipulation, Racism.
Can I borrow Mexican Gothic for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Mexican Gothic; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Mexican Gothic?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Haunting of Hill House, Rebecca, The Historian.

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