a mesmerizing reimagining of H.G. Wells’ The Island of Doctor Moreau, set in 19th-century Mexico. The novel follows Carlota, the sheltered yet strong-willed daughter of a scientist whose experiments blur the line between human and beast. As tensions rise on their isolated estate, Carlota must confront dark secrets, colonial oppression, and forbidden love. A must-read for fans of gothic horror, historical fantasy, and richly atmospheric storytelling.