With so many different opinions of this book flying around, I was a little apprehensive going into this read. I heard lots of people say it had a slow start, which I always struggle with. However, I had no issue getting into this book - my issues came later with the descriptions of the horror-side of this plot. CW: disturbing descriptions, kidnapping, incest, attempted rape, etc.

Noemi is headed to the Mexican countryside, after a disturbing letter arrives from her newly married cousin. Whisked off to a secluded mansion by her English husband, Catalina initially appears to have it all. But her recent letters have Noemi thinking she is depressed, secluded and in need of rescuing. High Place was once a prominent silver mine, run by a wealthy English family. Now, it's a secluded house set high above town, housing just the family and the servants. Noemi heads straight into this strange atmosphere, eager to help her cousin, but comes to see this family doesn't take well to outsiders - they are a tight-knit group with some harrowing secrets. When the house, a character of this story in its own right, starts to influence Noemi's thoughts and dreams, she starts to wonder if she and Catalina will ever get out. As Noemi starts to unravel the mystery of the family and their gruesome history, she gains the trust of the youngest son, and can finally see her opportunity to leave. But will the House even let her...

The secluded atmosphere and creepy cult-like family definitely enhanced the horror vibes of this book for me. Once I realized what was going on with the family and the house (which is hard not to spoil so I won't go into detail) I was equally invested and also super disturbed. I struggle with very descriptive horror novels, and the things that were happening in the house had my stomach turning with every page, but I just couldn't stop reading - I needed to know what was going to happen. Overall, Moreno-Garcia once again had me hooked with her excellent writing and creative storylines!