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If you liked Mexican Gothic, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:A masterwork of psychological horror - chilling, ambiguous, and brilliantly written. Don’t expect easy scares, but do expect to be haunted long after you finish!
No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its... A quietly disturbing masterpiece, best read for its chilling atmosphere, complex characters, and the way it gets under your skin. Not your typical horror, but unforgettable all the same.
My name is Mary Katherine Blackwood. I am eighteen years old, and I live with my sister Constance. I have often thought that with any luck at all I could have been born a werewolf, because the two mid...- #3
Save:A haunting, hypnotic classic that’s all about atmosphere, secrets, and psychological tension - a must-read for lovers of gothic drama and slow-burn suspense, but might not grab you if you crave action or straightforward heroines.
Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again. It seemed to me I stood by the iron gate leading to the drive, and for a while I could not enter, for the way was barred to me. There was a padlock and... - #4
Save:Creepy, clever, and darkly funny - a quick dose of gothic horror with unforgettable mushrooms, odd hares, and great characters. Perfect for fans of Poe retellings and cozy, unsettling reads.
The mushroom’s gills were the deep-red color of severed muscle, the almost-violet shade that contrasts so dreadfully with the pale pink of viscera. I had seen it any number of times in dead deer and d... - #5
Save:Richly atmospheric, spooky, and heartfelt - "The Hacienda" is a gothic ghost story with teeth, perfect for fans of haunted mansions, slow-burning suspense, and emotional stakes. Think "Rebecca" with a Latin twist and just the right amount of creep!
THE CARRIAGE DOOR CREAKED as Rodolfo opened it. I blinked, adjusting to the light that spilled across my skirts and face, and took the hand Rodolfo offered me as gracefully as I could. Hours of impris... - #6
Save:A haunting, beautifully written psychological ghost story wrapped in postwar British class tensions. Perfect for fans of slow-burning suspense and ambiguous mysteries, but may test the patience of those craving action-packed thrills or tidy endings.
I first saw Hundreds Hall when I was ten years old. It was the summer after the war, and the Ayreses still had most of their money then, were still big people in the district. The event was an Empire... - #7
Save:A chilling, classic ghost story - equal parts psychological puzzle and gothic suspense - that rewards patient readers but may frustrate those who want straightforward scares or definitive answers.
My counselor couldn't read! I winced at my mistake, which I attenuated as I could, and opened my letter again to repeat it to her; then, faltering in the act and folding it up once more, I put it back... - #8
Save:A spooky, funny, and original portal horror perfect for readers who like cosmic dread mixed with heart and humor. Not flawless, but memorable and highly recommended if you dig weird, witty adventures.
They start to come around when I explain that it’s a little tiny museum in a storefront in Hog Chapel, North Carolina, although there’s so much stuff jumbled together that it looks bigger than it is.... - #9
Save:A masterclass in atmospheric Southern Gothic horror - deeply creepy, stylishly written, and slow-burning in the best way. Not for action junkies, but perfect for those who crave eerie, character-driven stories that linger long after you close the book.
The house in which Dauphin and Leigh Savage lived had been built in 1906; it was a large, comfortable place with generous rooms and careful and pleasing detail in such things as hearths, moldings, fra... - #10
Save:Atmospheric, unsettling, and perfect for a dark, stormy night - The Silent Companions is a true modern gothic creeper, even if it’s not for everyone. If you crave slow-building suspense with a strong Victorian ghost story vibe, you’ll be haunted (in a good way) after turning the last page.
The new doctor took her by surprise. Not that there was anything unusual in his arrival – doctors came and went often enough. But this one was young. New to the profession, as well as the place. There...
