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spiritedfaraway's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I listened to the audiobook and it was everything and more! I have so many feelings about this book and I don’t know even know where to begin! I fell in love with the characters and their stories and the friendships in this are just so lovely. I need to gather my thoughts better, but I will be back to write a longer review later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Self harm, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping
There is also gender dysphoria, misgendering, strict gender roles and dealing with parental death.alouette's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
As expected, I really loved this book. An own voices story about a trans latinx kid, filled with magic and mystery and romance? Beautiful premise, and well executed to boot, if not a bit cheesy at times. The character dynamics and the characters themselves were probably my favourite part, but of course I also loved the descriptions of the rich culture behind Día de Muertos and all of Yadriel's family (despite their flaws). Yadriel himself was a very lovable, relatable character, same with Julian and Maritza in their unique ways. And the twist, while I saw it coming, was absolutely fascinating and engaging. While I usually have qualms with books that only take place over a few days, the pacing of this one was magnificent as well, and (mostly) believable.
Before I stop myself from going on too much of a ramble, I have to mention how the way Yadriel's deadname was never said made me very happy. He wasn't reduced to who people expect him to be, who they thought he was- he's Yadriel, and he's awesome, and no one can take that away from him.
music pairing: domestic bliss by glass animals
Before I stop myself from going on too much of a ramble, I have to mention how the way Yadriel's deadname was never said made me very happy. He wasn't reduced to who people expect him to be, who they thought he was- he's Yadriel, and he's awesome, and no one can take that away from him.
music pairing: domestic bliss by glass animals
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death, Transphobia, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Kidnapping
stardustandrockets's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
For fans of Julie and the Phantoms, the Raven Cycle, and/or Destiel
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This story perfectly mixes modern and traditional elements of Latinx culture along with LGBTQ+ issues, deportation, gender identity and what it means to be a man, and family (found and biological).
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Cemetery Boys is the perfect story for anyone who loves a good love story *and* a good ghost story. The mystery and intrigue surrounding the circumstances of Julian's death will keep you hooked until the very last page. 🖤 The mix of Spanish and English was a fantastic touch and helped bring a real authenticity to the East LA setting. As a non-Spanish speaker, I had to look things up, but I'm always 100% willing to put in the extra work. Hell, I have to look up English words too. 😆
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Yadriel and Julian are such a wonderful duo. I love them so much!
》Yadriel — reserved and anxious; reminds me a lot of Alex from JatP and Adam from TRC
》Julian — reckless and so full of puppy dog energy; reminds me a lot of Ronan Lynch from TRC and Reggie from JatP
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐//5 (ALL THE STARS)
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This story perfectly mixes modern and traditional elements of Latinx culture along with LGBTQ+ issues, deportation, gender identity and what it means to be a man, and family (found and biological).
🕯
Cemetery Boys is the perfect story for anyone who loves a good love story *and* a good ghost story. The mystery and intrigue surrounding the circumstances of Julian's death will keep you hooked until the very last page. 🖤 The mix of Spanish and English was a fantastic touch and helped bring a real authenticity to the East LA setting. As a non-Spanish speaker, I had to look things up, but I'm always 100% willing to put in the extra work. Hell, I have to look up English words too. 😆
🕯
Yadriel and Julian are such a wonderful duo. I love them so much!
》Yadriel — reserved and anxious; reminds me a lot of Alex from JatP and Adam from TRC
》Julian — reckless and so full of puppy dog energy; reminds me a lot of Ronan Lynch from TRC and Reggie from JatP
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐//5 (ALL THE STARS)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Transphobia
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Grief