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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Stalking
I absolutely devoured The Bewitching. I love Silvia Moreno-Garcia's novels and this was no exception. She's a master of atmosphere, and she brought 1920s Mexico to life with such sharp, sensory detail. I was completely captivated by the toxic, fascinating dynamic between Inés and Yalxi. The story begins as a gothic family mystery and expertly spirals into a tense supernatural thriller grounded in authentic folk magic. It’s a mesmerizing, unsettling, and brilliantly paced novel that I couldn't put down.
I was bewitched by Silvia Moreno Garcia's most recent novel, The Bewitching.
It is both impressive and unsurprising how much research and care goes into each of her novels.
The Bewitching follows the narratives of three women, separated by time and place but united by magic and danger.
In her signature style, one of these narratives takes place in Mexico. We are transported to a small village in the early 1900s, where a young girl must learn how to survive an evil that is plaguing her home.
The other two narratives unfold at a small college in Massachusetts. In the 1930s, a girl dabbling in witchcraft goes missing. Decades later, in the 1990s, a graduate student researching the manuscripts of a horror author begins to experience a similar haunting.
I could not put this book down. It was full of tension, rich folklore, and compelling narratives.
Thank you to Del Rey , Penguin Random House and Netgalley for an advanced reader's copy of one of my most anticipated books of my life.
It is both impressive and unsurprising how much research and care goes into each of her novels.
The Bewitching follows the narratives of three women, separated by time and place but united by magic and danger.
In her signature style, one of these narratives takes place in Mexico. We are transported to a small village in the early 1900s, where a young girl must learn how to survive an evil that is plaguing her home.
The other two narratives unfold at a small college in Massachusetts. In the 1930s, a girl dabbling in witchcraft goes missing. Decades later, in the 1990s, a graduate student researching the manuscripts of a horror author begins to experience a similar haunting.
I could not put this book down. It was full of tension, rich folklore, and compelling narratives.
Thank you to Del Rey , Penguin Random House and Netgalley for an advanced reader's copy of one of my most anticipated books of my life.
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Usually a story with 3 timelines is complicated to follow and exhausts the empathy towards the characters. But just when I thought this tale was too slow, it hooked me with the 1930s storyline. The author coordinated all of them to such a crescendo, emotional and compelling. Such a good read!
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Incredible story. I did not particularly enjoy the writing style, but that I felt compelled to keep reading is a testament to how good the story is. The twist was somewhat predictable, but I feel like that looming dread adds to the charm.
3.75 because of the writing. I do recommend it, but keep in mind that it has incest and sexual violence.
3.75 because of the writing. I do recommend it, but keep in mind that it has incest and sexual violence.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Rape