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A review by monique3
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
"Hay niñas con pene, niños con vulva y transfóbicos sin dientes" Page 143 (There are girls with penises, boys with vulvas and transphobes without teeth)
"Why do you have to prove anything to anyone? (...) You don't need anyone's permission to be you, Yads" page 183
"The aquelarre celebrates transition. All of you are on the precipice between youth and adulthood (...) Between uncertainty and confidence. Our traditions should grow and change with every generation. Just because we follow the ancient ways does not mean we can't also grow. I have
been shown that these past few days, (...) I failed my son, Yadriel, as both a father and a leader, (...) He tried to tell me who he was, but I didn't listen, I didn't understand. (...) But now I am listening, and I will learn to do better, (...) Growth isn't a deviation from what we've done before, but a natural progression to honor all those who make this community strong." Page 339
"Things weren't magically fixed by an empowering speech, but it opened doors and built bridges. It carved out space for Yadriel to step forward and be who he was, as he was. There was still more obstacles to overcome and battles to fight, but Yadriel wouldn't feel alone in it anymore. No, it wasn't the end. It was a better beginning." Page 342
"Why do you have to prove anything to anyone? (...) You don't need anyone's permission to be you, Yads" page 183
"The aquelarre celebrates transition. All of you are on the precipice between youth and adulthood (...) Between uncertainty and confidence. Our traditions should grow and change with every generation. Just because we follow the ancient ways does not mean we can't also grow. I have
been shown that these past few days, (...) I failed my son, Yadriel, as both a father and a leader, (...) He tried to tell me who he was, but I didn't listen, I didn't understand. (...) But now I am listening, and I will learn to do better, (...) Growth isn't a deviation from what we've done before, but a natural progression to honor all those who make this community strong." Page 339
"Things weren't magically fixed by an empowering speech, but it opened doors and built bridges. It carved out space for Yadriel to step forward and be who he was, as he was. There was still more obstacles to overcome and battles to fight, but Yadriel wouldn't feel alone in it anymore. No, it wasn't the end. It was a better beginning." Page 342