angiepoggi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
xalin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This book just wasn't for me.
I found the magic system complicated to follow, I noticed the plot took a back seat towards the latter half, I felt like the author wanted to remind us the struggles the MC faces but had trouble integrating it with the plot. I found the dialogue sometimes childish but that makes sense because of the characters ages, it just annoyed me. Probably would've like this when I was younger.
Is nice to see stories told from other cultures and I think that's great.
I found the magic system complicated to follow, I noticed the plot took a back seat towards the latter half, I felt like the author wanted to remind us the struggles the MC faces but had trouble integrating it with the plot. I found the dialogue sometimes childish but that makes sense because of the characters ages, it just annoyed me. Probably would've like this when I was younger.
Is nice to see stories told from other cultures and I think that's great.
niaamore's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
| Favorite Quote | “¿Me dejas robarte un beso?” he said softly, in the most agonizingly beautiful Colombian accent Yadriel had ever heard. Pg. 274
| My Review | My god, this book is wonderful. Heartwarming, suspenseful, and bitter-sweet! I fell in love with Julian along with Yadriel. The way he describes Julian’s soul, I CRIED! I want to give them a big warm hug, such sweet babies. Please read, it brings back faith in love and humanity! It will leave you happy and warm, I promise~
| My Review | My god, this book is wonderful. Heartwarming, suspenseful, and bitter-sweet! I fell in love with Julian along with Yadriel. The way he describes Julian’s soul, I CRIED! I want to give them a big warm hug, such sweet babies. Please read, it brings back faith in love and humanity! It will leave you happy and warm, I promise~
nfarcamp57's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kirstenf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Transphobia
Moderate: Deportation, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Deadnaming, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Outing, Cultural appropriation, and Lesbophobia
turbopaahde's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lublu's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sashahc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas is one of my favorite books of the last couple of years. I would absolutely die for the MCs. Basically, this is what happens when Yadriel, a trans teenage hereditary brujo looking for his cousin instead raises the ghost of a gay classmate with ADHD who mostly wants to reconnect with his friends. So many wonderful layers of chosen family, blood family, and complicated relationships. It has probably the best line of any queer book ever: "Hay niñas con pene, niños con vulva y transfóbicos sin dientes." (Trans: There are girls with penises, boys with vulvas, and transphobics without teeth.) It's aimed for YA, but great for everyone.