After her grandmother's death, a young Cristal is taken from an orphanage by a mysterious man named Andrea to live with his family—who appear unnervingly young for their age.
Paula Gallego's debut novel, , is a Spanish-language young adult fantasy that blends supernatural warfare with a dual-timeline narrative. Originally published in 2013 by Punto Rojo Libros , the story follows the transformation of an orphaned girl into a lethal figure known as the "Asesina de Escarcha" (Frost Killer). Plot Overview Cristal La Guerrera Esmeralda Paula Gallego epub
The manuscript was a finalist for the Ateneo de Novela Joven de Sevilla in 2013, marking it as a notable debut for Gallego, who wrote it at age 17. After her grandmother's death, a young Cristal is
Reviewers from Goodreads and Babelio highlight several key aspects of the book: Plot Overview The manuscript was a finalist for
This is a solid choice for fans of YA urban fantasy who enjoy character-driven stories with a heavy emphasis on personal transformation and emotional dilemmas. Cristal. La guerrera esmeralda - Paula Gallego - Babelio
The story is set in a world where Shadowhunters (Cazadores de Sombras) and Shadows of the Full Moon (Sombras del Plenilunio) have been locked in a survival struggle for centuries.