Cemetery Boys, Aiden Thomas
Cemetery Boys, Aiden Thomas
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Cemetery Boys

Author: Aiden Thomas

Series: Cemetery Boys #1

Narrator: Avi Roque

Unabridged: 13 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2020


Synopsis

This program includes a bonus conversation with the author.

A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's paranormal YA debut Cemetery Boys, described by Entertainment Weekly as "groundbreaking."

Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.

When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.

However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school's resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. He's determined to find out what happened and tie off some loose ends before he leaves. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the less he wants to let him leave.

"The novel perfectly balances the vibrant, energetic Latinx culture while delving into heavy topics like LGBTQ+ acceptance, deportation, colonization, and racism within authoritative establishments." —TeenVogue.com

"This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic. I was bawling by the end of it, but not from sadness: I just felt so incredibly happy that this queer Latinx adventure will get to be read by other kids. Cemetery Boys is necessary: for trans kids, for queer kids, for those in the Latinx community who need to see themselves on the page. Don’t miss this book." —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift

A Macmillan Audio production from Swoon Reads

About Aiden Thomas

Aiden Thomas is a trans, Latinx, New York Times Bestselling Author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland, California, they now make their home in Portland, OR. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes their bookshelves by color. Their books include the Sunbearer Trials Duology, Cemetery Boys, and Lost in the Never Woods.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Regan on June 09, 2023

My HEART is GLOWING I caNt SToP SMILING Read this.......more

Goodreads review by myo on November 01, 2020

yeah i cried, and?......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on September 27, 2024

I haven’t read a novel quite like this one—equally entertaining, smart, funny, and also sad, heartfelt, emotional, and intense all at once. It’s uplifting, but also heart-wrenching, taking your emotions on a rollercoaster. You’ll find yourself smiling and crying at the same time. The novel addresses......more

Goodreads review by Unknown Reviews on March 14, 2021

Writing this review after a month long absence doesn’t seem very fair, as I don’t have a copy of Cemetery Boys at my bedside anymore and I can’t flick for appropriate plot references and so on. However, there’s no way I can move onto another book and not feel guilty over not having this review done,......more

Goodreads review by sunkissedmiranda on March 24, 2021

EDIT: 6/24/2020 So, I did NOT edit in a few days but that's okay because I wrote a TON of notes for this book. Here we go. 2/5 stars I received an eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Oof, this review is going to be controversial, so fair warning! To be clear: it has nothing to do wit......more


Awards

  • Bram Stoker Awards - Nominee
  • Locus Awards - Nominee
  • School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
  • School Library Best Books of the Year
  • NPR Best Book of the Year
  • Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year
  • Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year