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A review by karobiner
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
Lovingly crafted YA, which treats it's Latino trans protagonist with love and respect as a teenager going through a series of fantastical misadventures. I would argue that the main romance happens pretty quickly, but they are teens so I'll forgive it 😂 Came for queer romance - stayed for the nuanced portrait of Latinx family dynamics ❤️
Moderate: Transphobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Police brutality, Outing, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Deportation