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sapphichalo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
biblio_jordyn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Almost a month later and I’m still thinking about this book.
From the transgender/LGBTQIA+ representation, to the main character who identified as latinx, to paranormal/spooky elements, to everything I got to learn about Día de Muertos and latine/latino culture? This book was an absolute *chefs kiss* 😘
I thought this book was perfect for fall and spooky season and had a little bit of every fiction genre? I mean there was a mystery! A romance! And some spirits/ghosts! What more could I have asked for?
From the transgender/LGBTQIA+ representation, to the main character who identified as latinx, to paranormal/spooky elements, to everything I got to learn about Día de Muertos and latine/latino culture? This book was an absolute *chefs kiss* 😘
I thought this book was perfect for fall and spooky season and had a little bit of every fiction genre? I mean there was a mystery! A romance! And some spirits/ghosts! What more could I have asked for?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
iridescentsung's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
really cute, trans mc, amazing represention because it's done very casually, literally perfect just loses half a point for being YA because im getting a bit old for 16 yo charas, read it twice and still so good
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Violence, Death of parent, and Dysphoria
malia7's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Death of parent
aniwillow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
renbot's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
(listened to the audiobook) Since this is the author's debut novel, and the narrator's debut audiobook, the narration and dialogue start out a little bit corny and wooden. But if you stick through to about the halfway point, you'll fall so in love with the characters that it won't matter. The heart of the book is so wholesome, and the drama is everything my little inner 13-year-old could have possibly asked for. The climax is surprisingly raw, and definitely stayed with me after I finished the book. Reads quickly and easily, and the plot is just complex enough to really let the characters shine. (The main character experiences a good amount of transphobia and homophobia from his family, but this is resolved by the end of the book.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
abarnakwn_ourcolourfulpages's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Murder, and Dysphoria
Minor: Cultural appropriation and Alcohol
sfbookgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Not only did I learn so much about Dia de los Muertos, but I also loved Thomas’s writing and the development of their heart-warming characters. The main character, Yadriel, a transgender, Latino, high schooler, is determined to prove himself as a real brujo. With the help of his friend Maritza, he performs a ritual to become a brujo, but manages to summon the ghost of his recently deceased classmate Julian Diaz in the process.
While on the hunt to find out what really happened to Yadriel’s also recently deceased cousin, Yadriel soon realizes that he doesn’t want Julian to leave him for the spirit world just yet. Cemetery Boys is a culturally rich and beautiful narrative that tells the story of love, family, and friendship. I loved Thomas’s descriptive writing style that makes me truly feel like I am within the book's setting. This one is definitely a quick read and I encourage you to read it soon as Dia de los Muertos is November 1st! Cemetery Boy is truly a one-of-a-kind story that you don’t want to miss.
While on the hunt to find out what really happened to Yadriel’s also recently deceased cousin, Yadriel soon realizes that he doesn’t want Julian to leave him for the spirit world just yet. Cemetery Boys is a culturally rich and beautiful narrative that tells the story of love, family, and friendship. I loved Thomas’s descriptive writing style that makes me truly feel like I am within the book's setting. This one is definitely a quick read and I encourage you to read it soon as Dia de los Muertos is November 1st! Cemetery Boy is truly a one-of-a-kind story that you don’t want to miss.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Homophobia, Transphobia, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
zghutcheson01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Blood
Moderate: Death
Minor: Homophobia