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.

Thanks to NetGalley and Clarion Books for an advanced copy of The Hills of Estrella Roja to review! 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.