Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.
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 Cemetery Boys and Lost in the Never Woods.
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
Aiden Thomas' debut novel can't help but charm and captivate
readers of all ages, though teen readers will invariably identify
with and appreciate the high jinks and emotional vulnerability that
make each character and scenario deliciously enchanting. *
Booklist, starred review *
Scooby-Doo' meets 'Love, Simon' in this inclusive supernatural
romance steeped in East Los Angeles Latinx culture.... Thomas
injects the queer paranormal romance genre with a fresh shot of
lavishly detailed Latinx culture, blending in Mayan, Mexican,
Central American and South American traditions while commenting on
cultural appropriation, deportation and class. * New York Times
Book Review *
This book is magical, tender, loving, and so so so important. I
love it with all my heart. -- Mason Deaver, author of I Wish You
All The Best
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 *
Cemetery Boys is a celebration of culture and identity that will
captivate readers with its richly detailed world, earnest romance,
and thrilling supernatural mystery. This delightful debut is a
must-read for all paranormal romance fans. -- Isabel Sterling,
author of These Witches Don't Burn
Thomas marries concept and execution in a romantic mystery as
poignant as it is spellbinding, weaved in a mosaic of culture,
acceptance, and identity, where intricately crafted characters are
the pieces and love?platonic, romantic, familial, and communal?is
the glue. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
Cemetery Boys is nothing short of an astonishing work of art. Aiden
Thomas masterfully weaves a tale of family, friendships, and love
in a heartwarming adventure full of affirmation and being your best
self. -- C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick
A gay, transgender brujo with burgeoning powers seeks answers about
his cousin's death... Both the romance and mystery burn slow and
hot until the climax... Their romance provides joyful,
ground-breaking representation for gay, transgender boys.
Heart-pounding. * Kirkus *
A story much bigger than the paper that binds it, Cemetery Boys is
the tender intricacy we have all been waiting for. -- Kayla Ancrum,
author of The Wicker King
Speaking from experience, this is the kind of book that you read
and then immediately go force all your friends to read so they can
share the pleasure. * Buzzfeed *
A wildly memorable novel. * Paste *
This one is just what your heart needs right now. * Tor.com *
Thomas sensitively navigates Yadriel's struggles as a trans teen .
. . In spite of some heavy themes, this is a pleasing
ghost-story-turned-romcom. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's
Books *
Packed with eerie adventure, tingly romance, and family drama, the
novel lays bare the tension between upholding tradition and
reaching full self-acceptance. Cheeky, relatable characters bring
humor and lightness into Thomas's debut, which also takes on themes
of death, loss, abandonment, and rejection. * Horn Book *
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