A review by boxcar
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Very good thriller romance gothic moment. The setting being after the Mexican War of Independence was interesting and new to me. Themes of class and race and the barriers they pose. I enjoy a good ghost story, and this was certainly one. Definitely a page turner, especially for a gothic novel. Spooky spooky spooky. I think that the mystery could've been executed better, from the first introduction super early on in the book I was pretty sure who the evil murderer was, so when it was revealed it wasn't so cathartic. Regardless, good, quick, exciting and spooky read that makes a lot of good points/makes you think about the world and injustice.