Cemetery Boys

Longlisted for the National Book Award!
A New York Times Bestseller!
A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten pick!

"Goundbreaking." -Entertainment Weekly

A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's New York Times-bestselling paranormal romance, perfect for spooky season.

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.

"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 and co-author of The Sun and the Star

Author: Aiden Thomas
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Published: 09/01/2020
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781250250469
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 15
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511675 / Cemetery Boys


Award: National Book Awards - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/17/2020 pg. 1
Booklist 05/01/2020 pg. 56
Publishers Weekly 06/29/2020
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 117
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
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.