66 pages • 2 hours read
Aiden ThomasCemetery Boys
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, Yadriel, a 16-year-old trans, Latinx boy in East Los Angeles, seeks to prove himself as a brujo within his community of brujx, who adhere to strict gender roles in their magical practices. With his friend Maritza, Yadriel performs a forbidden ritual, summons the spirit of Julian Diaz, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and love.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Aiden Thomas's Cemetery Boys is widely praised for its authentic representation of Latinx culture and LGBTQ+ characters, delivering a heartfelt and engaging narrative. Readers appreciate its unique blend of fantasy and real-world issues, though some criticize the pacing and predictability. Overall, it is celebrated for its inclusivity and emotional depth.
Who Should Read Cemetery Boys?
Readers who enjoyed The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune for its heartfelt queer narrative or The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes for its engaging mystery will find Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas captivating. Ideal for fans of YA fantasy with a focus on LGBTQIA+ representation and cultural heritage.