▪️has been compared to “Mexican Gothic” and “Rebecca”, if you’ve seen “Crimsom Peak”, directed by Guillermo del Toro, it gave me similar vibes 
▪️religious themes, witches, haunted houses, mysterious wealthy husbands and evil aunts 
▪️historical fiction taking place during Spanish Inquisition, some gothic supernatural events and a close look at classism and the discrepancy in the Catholic Church’s teachings vs their dedication to the people they claim to help
▪️I enjoyed the superstitious practices that came up in the novel such as “how to banish mal de ojo [evil eye] by passing a chicken’s egg over a child’s feverish body” 🧿 
▪️I read an interview with @isabelcanas_ where she talked about growing up hanging onto any brunette in a book and how she decided to portray Latinx heritage and life. I LOVE this and will likely read all her future works to consume and Latinx representation in literature.


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