The Hills of Estrella Roja
YALSA 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
2024 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
In this delightfully creepy and unapologetically queer horror romp of a graphic novel, sometimes dreams do come true. Nightmares are technically dreams, after all....
When college freshman Kat Fields receives a mysterious email urging her to visit a relatively unknown Texas town with a history of witchcraft, strange sightings, and “devil lights”—glowing red stars that appear above the town’s hills every night—she ditches her plans for spring break and takes a solo road trip to Estrella Roja to investigate for her podcast, Paranormal Texas, catchphrase: “Y’all stay spooky!”
Meanwhile, Marisol “Mari” Castillo is also headed for Estrella Roja, to attend the funeral for her abuela whom she hasn’t seen since childhood, when her mom cut ties with the family and left town. Feeling lost and bored, she decides to help Kat after a chance meeting at the local diner—and, okay, it doesn’t hurt that Kat is super cute.
As the two girls grow closer not only to each other but to uncovering the dark legacy that the town was built on, they discover that something hungry lurks beneath the strange stars and that in the hills of Estrella Roja, some secrets should stay buried.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 400
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780358567028
Creator Bio
Ashley Robin Franklin is a passionate writer and storyteller, with a deep love for exploring different cultures and landscapes through her writing. She grew up in a small town in the Midwest, but has always been drawn to the beauty and mystery of far-off places. After studying literature and creative writing in college, Ashley embarked on a journey of travel and self-discovery, which inspired her to write her debut novel, The Hills of Estrella Roja. When she's not writing, you can find Ashley hiking in the mountains, trying new foods, or curled up with a good book and a cup of tea. She currently resides in California with her family and continues to write stories that transport readers to new and exciting worlds.
