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The Hills of Estrella Roja Paperback – August 29, 2023

by Ashley Robin Franklin (Author, Illustrator)
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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.

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  1. Print length
    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  4. Publication date
    August 29, 2023
  5. Grade level
    9 - 12
  6. Reading age
    14 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0358567025
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0358567028
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"Psychedelic full-color pages burst with intricate detail and dynamic panel configurations. Franklin expertly captures the spirit of campy paranormal mysteries in this queer supernatural graphic novel interpretation of Latinx folklore." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Franklin’s energetic, full-color artwork pulses with emotion and movement. A queer graphic horror with an upbeat vibe." — Kirkus Reviews

"This campy and spine-tingling graphic novel is an excellent choice for teenagers seeking an a rom-com horror read." — Booklist

"A winding paranormal mystery about loyalty, bravery, and familial trials." — School Library Journal

"Stranger Things and The X-Files informthis creepy yet charming graphic novel set in a gorgeous desert landscape." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

"Deliciously creepy grip from page one. Come for the town-with-a-secret story and stay for the tenderhearted queer romance." — Emily M. Danforth, author of The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Plain Bad Heroines

"An immediately engrossing and spooky mystery featuring deeply charming protagonists, tense family drama and the paranormal. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down until it was done with me." — Jenn Woodall, creator of Space Trash

"A heartfelt and rascally joyride." — Chelsey Weber-Smith, host of the podcast American Hysteria

About the Author

Ashley Robin Franklin is a queer cartoonist and illustrator based in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her girlfriend and their goofy tiny dogs. Ashley makes sweet and spooky comics with horror and fantasy elements. Her most recent in-print comics are One Million Tiny Fires (2020) and That Full Moon Feeling (2021), both published by Silver Sprocket. She has also published several short comics with the New Yorker, the Nib, and Pome press. The Hills of Estrella Roja is her YA graphic novel debut.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books (August 29, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0358567025
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0358567028
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8.5 inches
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Amanda Shepard
4.0 out of 5 stars Spooky and atmopsheric
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
Kat Fields, a paranomal podcaster, decides to ditch her original spring break plans when she receives an email about a Texas small town with "devil lights" and a history of witchcraft. She takes a solo road trip to Estrella Roja, where she finds the locals not very friendly.

Meanwhile, Mari is also going to Estralla Roja, a place she hasn't been since she was little, to attend her grandmother's funeral. Feeling like an outcast from her family and a little bored, she decides to help Kat with her investigation. As the two get closer to the center of the mystery (and each other), they discover there's a danger lurking in Estrella Roja. And they accidentally release it.

Apparently August is going to be a great month for graphic novels, becuase I've read quite a few that are coming out. So definitely keep your eyes out!

The beginning of this was a little rocky for me, at least to follow what was specifically going on. But once we actually got into Estrella Roja, I feel like the story really took off. The art style works for this particular story, bringing to life this sort of creepy atmosphere in this small town. You definitely get a vibe from the locals, and you know there's something lurking beneath the surface.

The two main characters, Kat and Mari, are well developed, and their relationship developed natrually throughout the story. I do wish some of the secondary characters were a bit more rounded, as some of them felt a little flat to me. But there was a lot of story to tell, so I get it!

A series of Kat and Mari investigating other paranormal things for the podcast I think would be really fun, so maybe more stories will stem from this! Either way, if you're looking for a spooky graphic novel to pick up this fall, definitely check this one out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A really fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
Kat loves all things paranormal. In fact, she loves it so much that she hosts a podcast about all things paranormal with her best friend. When Kat gets a chance to investigate a paranormal sighting, she’s not about to blow her chance of experiencing a story first hand. It’s why she’s skipping out on spring break with her best friend and heading to Estrella Roja. It’s there that she meets Mari, who is in town for the first time since she was a kid, and it’s not to investigate the devil lights. Mari’s abuela has passed away, and her family is stand-offish and outright judgmental. It doesn’t help that there seems to be a family secret no one wants to let her in on, but why is it somehow connected to what Kat is uncovering?

I absolutely loved reading this! We follow Kat and Mari through their rotating perspectives as they both travel to Estrella Roja for very different reasons. Kat is following up on an anonymous tip, and Mari is back in town with her mom and sister after her abuela died. It’s interesting to see how their experiences in town differ while being similar. They’re both viewed as outsiders, and Mari is dealing with the silent anger about a big family secret. It’s also fun to see how they both team up and explore where the devil lights even though Mari doesn’t believe in anything supernatural.

One of the things I love about this story is how layered Mari’s family dynamics are. It’s clear there’s something going on that she and her little sister have been left out of. It’s also very clear that some of her family resents them for moving away even though the choice was never theirs. It was so interesting to see how secrets and family resentment are viewed by Mari and her sister. We see the body language of their family, the little meetings, barely minced words here and there. There’s a lot of visual storytelling through the artwork and I love that.

It’s also fun to see Kat go out on a limb and take off to a small town on her own. Even she notices it’s like she’s in a movie where she’s warned not to go to Estrella Roja. Then she’s constantly told she should leave town. Nothing good comes from that in a horror movie, but this isn’t a horror movie and Kat is on a mission. I also loved seeing how her best friend is kept in the story while off on her own spring break trip.

The paranormal plot is excellent and not what I was expecting at all, but I mean that in a good way. There’s some interesting twists and turns along with little hints here and there. The closer we get to the big reveal, we see how everything is so intertwined with Mari’s family. I also love that both Mari and Kat have such realistic responses to having their first paranormal sighting together. It’s absolutely hilarious while being realistic. Neither of them know what to do! All in all, this was an excellent read and I look forward to checking out more work from this author.
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Ash
4.0 out of 5 stars sapphic mystery romance
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
Two girls, one horrifying mystery, and an unexpected romance. Kat Fields receives a mysterious email that urges her to visit an unknown town in Texas that has a history of witchcraft, strange sightings and “devil lights”. Kat runs a spooky podcast and she can’t resist this new story. She takes a solo road trip to Estrella Roja but the moment she gets there everybody is closed off and refuses to answer any of her questions, in fact she is urged to go away. Marisol “Mari” Castillo is also in Estrella Roja, but rather than a spooky investigation she is there to attend her abuela’s funeral. Things are tense because her mother had cut ties with the family and left Estrella when Mari was only a child but now she is back. Mari begins to notice that her family is extremely secretive and now she is determined to help Kat investigate. From going on cute investigations and research outings, the two girls begin to fall for each other but they both begin to realize that there is something much stranger going on in the town and that Mari’s family is definitely involved somehow. A dark legacy, monsters, and the bonds that bring us together, can these two girls make it out of Estrella Roja alive when they unlock the mystery? This was a fun read and I enjoyed the mystery! The art is cute and the overall romance was sweet. I liked how spooky the story was and the twist at the end was nice. Overall, definitely a fun spooky read!
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justdk
4.0 out of 5 stars A delight for cryptid lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
This hit all the right spooky notes for me! Kat is a spunky, intrepid adventurer and truth seeker, and I enjoyed her fearless approach to investigation, small towns, and flirting. Mari is super relatable and is going through a tough time with her grandmother's passing and feeling like she doesn't fit in with her estranged family. Together, Kat and Mari make a good team. I liked the mystery of the small town, the paranormal activity, the public library research, the close friendship between Clem and Kat, and the setting. Strong story telling, compelling characters, and eye catching art makes this a great read!
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Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars charming and cool
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
An unexpected story of family, lore, and love. The characters are sweet and multidimensional. The story builds on tradition but also connects with technology and childhood.
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