‘Mexican Gothic’ is a creepy, intoxicating mystery that’s almost impossible to put down

Silvia Moreno-Garcia has crafted a feminist horror novel inspired by Gothic classics with nods to macabre fairy tales. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-30 05:00:59 UTC ]
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