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Book: Cemetery Boys

Author: Aiden Thomas

Book Series: Standalone

Rating: 5/5

Diversity: trans male main character (ownvoice), gay love interest, m/m romance, Mexican/Hispanic characters

Recommended For...: trans readers, LGBT+, fantasy, paranormal, romance, ownvoice

Publication Date: September 1, 2020

Genre: YA Fantasy

Recommended Age: 16+ (sexism, animal death and sacrifice mentioned, death, dead named, anxiety, immigration/deportation discussed, car jacking, gore, violence)

Publisher: Swoon Reads

Pages: 352

Synopsis: 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.

Review: I am in love with Aiden Thomas now! I love this book to pieces. It has an amazing plot, amazing characters and world building, and honestly I feel so honored to have read such a masterpiece. The book did amazing to show and tell about the Mexican culture involving the supernatural and Dia De Los Muertos and I just immediately want to reread the book.

The only issue I had with the novel was that I wanted more. I feel like the ending was a bit too fast paced and that I wanted to see Julian and Yadriel together more.

Verdict: I absolutely recommend this book!