A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin

adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

Kat wants to believe in the supernatural—she even runs a podcast with her bestie called Paranormal Texas.  Mari would rather not think about spooky stuff in real life, especially after the dreams she’s been having.  When Mari’s abuela dies, her mom takes them back to her birthplace of Estrella Roja, where Kat later arrives to research local legends.  The community—and Mari’s extended family—seems overly secretive and cold.  What are they hiding?  Kat and Mari are eager to find out in this sweet, queer, cozy read, perfect for spooky season!