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.
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. Cristal La Guerrera Esmeralda Paula Gallego epub
As a new type of warrior, Cristal becomes a pivotal "weapon" desired by both sides of the ancient war, forcing her to choose between her burgeoning love and her ideals. Review Analysis The manuscript was a finalist for the Ateneo
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. Review Analysis After her grandmother's death, a young
The novel features a diverse array of supernatural beings, including humans, vampires, and angels, which readers found to be well-constructed and imaginative.
The narrative alternates between a present-day Cristal and her past.
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