Scan barcode
A review by sophiesometimesreads
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
It’s been over 12 hours since I finished this and I cannot stop thinking about it. Yadriel and Julian live in my mind rent free.
I will read everything Aiden Thomas has written and ever will write, I love their writing style! It was so easy to read, yet so atmospheric and descriptive. He couldn’t have hit the mark more for a great balance for this YA novel.
The characters were great - they weren’t perfect but were loveable. I loved the trans and LGBTQIA+ rep, as well as the deep-dive into Latinx culture and stories. I felt like I learned so much! And the food sounded absolutely incredible.
The plot was easy to follow but also not enough that I guessed the whole story. I figured out bits and pieces along the way to a certain extent but was still surprised at how they all fit together and it gave me all the feelings when we got to the end. I was surprised that everything was able to be wrapped up in 50 pages, I was sure I’d need to wait for the second book, but it all managed to be concluded by the last page in a nice neat parcel. The most surprising thing about this, however, was the ending did not feel rushed and it felt like we got a great resolution, and the pacing never suffered. This was due to the story being set up so well at the start, in my opinion.
Overall, this was a wonderful book and I’ll be recommending it to everyone who will listen for the next few months at least. Can’t wait for the sequel, why is it so far away?!
I will read everything Aiden Thomas has written and ever will write, I love their writing style! It was so easy to read, yet so atmospheric and descriptive. He couldn’t have hit the mark more for a great balance for this YA novel.
The characters were great - they weren’t perfect but were loveable. I loved the trans and LGBTQIA+ rep, as well as the deep-dive into Latinx culture and stories. I felt like I learned so much! And the food sounded absolutely incredible.
The plot was easy to follow but also not enough that I guessed the whole story. I figured out bits and pieces along the way to a certain extent but was still surprised at how they all fit together and it gave me all the feelings when we got to the end. I was surprised that everything was able to be wrapped up in 50 pages, I was sure I’d need to wait for the second book, but it all managed to be concluded by the last page in a nice neat parcel. The most surprising thing about this, however, was the ending did not feel rushed and it felt like we got a great resolution, and the pacing never suffered. This was due to the story being set up so well at the start, in my opinion.
Overall, this was a wonderful book and I’ll be recommending it to everyone who will listen for the next few months at least. Can’t wait for the sequel, why is it so far away?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Death
Moderate: Deadnaming, Death of parent, and Murder