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A review by bluberrybooks
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.0
I really enjoyed the book. I felt it was very educational and I learned more about the Hispanic community.. It was diverse and had great Hispanic, trans, and queer rep, etc.. Ioved the characters. and felt emotionally connected to them.
It was also very funny! Listening to the audiobook, I laughed out loud a number of times.
There was two things I didn't like. First ones a spoiler. I hope I did the wrap text correctly <The uncle being evil was very blindsided and unnecessary imo there was no hints of build up. It was just so out of no where. I think it could have been someone else or have some hints leading up to it, so that we have an idea, but it's still a surprise. There could have been better/ alternative ways to reveal/show the mystery imo> Another thing I didn't like that much was that there was a lot of telling how Yadrial was feeling which I know could just be that he's aware and in tune of his emotions, but it could be more show not tell. It wasn't that huge of a deal just a critique I guess.
Back to things I enjoyed. The relationship between Julian and yadrial was very cute and natural. I liked the epilogue and the book overall. besides the part I disliked, it was a great book and I would love a sequel.
It was also very funny! Listening to the audiobook, I laughed out loud a number of times.
There was two things I didn't like. First ones a spoiler. I hope I did the wrap text correctly <The uncle being evil was very blindsided and unnecessary imo there was no hints of build up. It was just so out of no where. I think it could have been someone else or have some hints leading up to it, so that we have an idea, but it's still a surprise. There could have been better/ alternative ways to reveal/show the mystery imo> Another thing I didn't like that much was that there was a lot of telling how Yadrial was feeling which I know could just be that he's aware and in tune of his emotions, but it could be more show not tell. It wasn't that huge of a deal just a critique I guess.
Back to things I enjoyed. The relationship between Julian and yadrial was very cute and natural. I liked the epilogue and the book overall. besides the part I disliked, it was a great book and I would love a sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Transphobia, and Blood
Moderate: Xenophobia and Grief