"Our Share of Night" by Mariana Enriquez is one of those books that sticks with you long after you finish it. It’s a mesmerizing blend of horror and beauty that’s impossible to put down. Enriquez has this incredible way of creating an atmosphere that feels both eerie and captivating.

The characters are so well-written. Each one feels like a real person, complete with their own secrets and depths. The protagonist’s journey is especially compelling. There's this unforgettable scene where they confront their deepest fears in a dark, abandoned house. It’s so vividly described, you can almost feel the chill in the air and hear the creaking floorboards under your feet.

The pacing is just right, with plenty of suspense and emotional moments to keep you hooked. Enriquez’s writing style is both haunting and lyrical, making it a truly unique reading experience.

If you’re into books that are both chilling and deeply moving, "Our Share of Night" is a must-read. It’s a beautifully crafted story that will keep you thinking about it long after you’ve turned the last page.

Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez - Thanks to NetGalley for access to a digital ARC of this one! @netgalley
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I don't read much horror at all, but this book was sick and twisted (extremely so), but so elegantly written that I could hardly pry my eyes away from the page. Enríquez explores grief and trauma and Argentina's colonial history in this absolute tome of a novel. Every time I've tried to write something resembling a review, I've found that I don't even know how to talk about this book, so I am going to quote from a random goodreads review I saw (shout out to Quirine) which read as follows:
"This book is like a fogged up mirror slowly revealing its reflection. First your face is all blurry and distorted and then you blink once and suddenly the whole picture is there, and you forgot what it was like to not see. An absolute masterpiece."
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I can't way to spend some time this autumn digging into Enríquez's short fiction.
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I liked this book but it was one of my most difficult reads in a while. It took me several months to finish because I had to take a few breaks. While I liked the story, there are some sections in which I lost interest and decided to step away instead of pushing through. The story is truly terrifying and there are many disturbing scenes. The author does a fantastic job weaving the story of Gaspar's family, The Order and some history/politics of Argentina while wrapping it all up in darkness.

This was one of my longest reads and I enjoyed every moment of it. I had never read Mariana Enríquez before picking up Our Share of Night. I knew it was a horror story, and it delivered with its graphic violence and disturbing characters. What surprised me was its deeper commentary on Argentina's recent tumultuous history. Although it felt a bit long, the length seemed to emphasize the pervasive nature of evil. The book evoked a strong emotional response, which, despite the discomfort, earns it four stars from me.

4⭐️

This book sounded so good and it was. It definitely live up to the expectations I had for it.

I enjoy a really dark book from time to time and this book was dark. I’m usually not a fan of occult books but this one was different. I don’t know why. I could connect with the characters and I could understand the difficult relationship between parent and child. I enjoyed the setting and the storyline. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Mariana Enriquez really knows how to do horror. I LOVED the overall plot. However, The multiple POVs and different timelines made things a little difficult for me, and I felt like this was longer than it needed to be.

4.25 or 4.5 stars. Enriquez really excels at the horror elements and making this feel like a true horror novel, which is hard to do. I loved the alternating viewpoints, the occult, the darkness, this was a wild ride. Only thing keeping it from 5 stars is that the ending was a little rushed and would have liked to see a bit more post entire family being sacrificed.

I actually really, really liked this one! I thought the place was a little rough in the first handful of pages, but overall, it kept my attention consistently and I'm looking forward to getting my own personal copy of "Our Share of Night."

I could NOT put this book down. Once I started it, I was caught up in the story, turning pages a quickly as I could, as if that would assist the characters. I want Mmmmoooorrrreeee.

Our Share of the Night by Mariana Enriquez is a definitely a unique read for me. It’s a story about a father who will do anything to keep his son safe from the Order who is on a hunt for this father and son duo. This book is not a fast or easy read. The details that this book goes into is the reason that this book is over 600 pages.

Triggers: abuse, death, horror, lgbtq,

Thank you Netgalley and Random House for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

You need to commit to this book. Its very well written but quite long, although every page is good. Very different from any book I have ever read and truly enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher!

This book is SO LONG. I was intrigued and it is such a well written book with so much in there. By about 60% though, I was tired and I couldn't see where we'd gotten from the beginning. I think if you're super super into this sort of thing, this is for you. If you're just dipping your toes, try another book.

This book is a chunky one, so I was slightly intimidated by it, but the richness of the writing and the complex weaving of each character and their relationships made it an absolutely fascinating read!

Our Share of Night captivated me with its richly woven relationships, intricately detailed narrative, and the nuanced attention to every aspect of the story. The author's ability to delve into the complexities of relationships brought the characters to life, making the book a truly immersive and satisfying read. Highly recommended for those who appreciate thoughtful storytelling and a deep exploration of human connections.

I was quite excited for this book, but unfortunately it was a miss for me. Despite the gripping premise, with its sinister and supernatural elements, it had trouble keeping my attention. Perhaps it’s due to the book’s length; naturally, anything this length will take longer to develop plot lines and grip readers. And though this is no fault of the author’s, I struggled a bit with the Argentinian dialect, which has always been tricky for me but wasn’t explained much here, which meant I was looking things up on my own to be sure I understood the meaning. Overall, it became an exhausting read I couldn’t finish, though I do hope to some day give it another chance because I think the writing is brilliant and the story is so unique.

Another Latinx Woman written thriller! YES PLEASE!

Our Share of the Night is a dark, mysterious, and tense story that explores the complexities of love, family, and the supernatural, with a focus on the occult and queer subplots, set against the backdrop of Argentina's military dictatorship and its aftermath.

Amazing and thrilling and so much to stay about Argentina during the military dictatorship. Fantastic!

Juan is running from his parents-in-law with his young son, Gaspar. Juan is a medium, and his wife’s family worships an entity called The Darkness. They want to do horrible things to Gaspar, and Juan has to figure out how to stop them.

This is a hard book to read. It’s mentally heavy. Horrible things happen to children, and Juan abuses his son. He has a reason for the abuse, but it’s still hard to read. Yet, this book is compelling, and characters you think might be one-off are vital. All of the characters are well-crafted and distinct.

This review is based on an advanced reader copy provided through Netgalley for an honest review.

This book was longgggggg. I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it. I don’t think it was for me. Maybe it was the way it was translated? It Was a good and interesting story line though

First off, my sincerest apologies for getting this to you absurdly late. Please know that my life was incredibly busy and hectic and the publication date just slid by me, and that it was a huge honor to be asked to read this.

That being said: this was absolutely incredible. It was like an Enriquez story expanded to novel-length, and in fact, she managed to recontextualize one of her own short stories in such a meaningful way. The only gripe I have about the novel is the length and the way that some things and plot points felt dragged out for the sake of adding pages, but overall, Enriquez kept my attention throughout.

A spellbinding read!

I took my time with this novel and did not want to finish. Our share of night, originally a Spanish translation - is a political story that just left me captivated. The elements of horror , a cult, romance and overall complex themes left me loving it so much. This is a must read for Al latinx and horror lovers for sure!