A review by samchase112
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was absolutely the perfect book for spooky season! Cemetery Boys brings readers into the world of the brujx, a Latinx community that looks over the spirits of the departed. The rich, cultural descriptions were so beautiful, and I loved being immersed in the brujx culture. It's mystical yet deeply rooted in real cultures and peoples. Thomas also talks a lot about transphobia and what it means to be transgender, as Yadriel is a gay, transgender character. I feel like I learned so much about trans culture, but it felt natural to the story.

In this one, not only do you get an adorable romance, but it's between a spirit and a human?! Yes please! Julien and Yadriel were so cute together, and I loved each of them individually. Julien was such a bright light, and I loved how deeply he cared for his friends and family. Maritza was also a really fun character, and I enjoyed how she played off Yadriel and Julien.

Aiden Thomas weaved all the threads of their story together so well, nothing felt out of place. The mystery, romance, culture, mysticism, and deep discussions all worked together to form a coherent story. I couldn't stop turning the pages! I can't recommend this amazing story enough :)
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