A review by wellreadandhalfdead
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really appreciated the diversity in this book. It's not often you get to see a transgender protagonist of color. I also loved that this was an urban fantasy book that used Latinx spiritual beliefs, which is a refreshing change from the usual demons/fairies/vampires. I fell in love with the characters, especially Julian. They all felt so alive! Also, the romance was adorable. I was rooting for Yadriel and Julian the whole time.

I didn't like how quickly the mystery was wrapped up. While there were plenty of hints to what was fishy, the ending only took up about thirty pages and was also confusing and unsatisfying. I'm glad there's going to be a sequel, otherwise I would have been more bothered.
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