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A review by fossilreads
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This was my first audiobook I've listened to fully and it was a great experience. I think I would've gotten slightly more out of this one if I'd read it in text, or better yet, combined audio and text! The narrator was perfect for this book!
This is a beautiful coming of age story and it had me laughing out loud, crying and so much more. It's heart-warming and gut-wrenching at the same time, addressing multiple sensitive issues in a gentle, yet realistic way through the Latinx community's eyes.
This book is so magical and I enjoyed getting a closer peek into a culture that's somewhat familiar, but I haven't really dived into. The characters were delightfully teens doing teen things and I feel their choices might sometimes feel irresponsible and odd to an adult, but made sense in the context of what might feel important to a teenager.
The big plot twist was kind of a big surprise to me, but I think I would've noticed more foreshadowing if I'd read the book in text instead of listening. There was a lot of intensity in the form of either action or different kinds of grief. I did guess some plot advancements but for me that's a good thing, as long as I don't get everything spoiled too early.
I will absolutely be picking up the next part when I get the chance, I already miss Yadriel, Maritza and Julian's shenanigans in an intense environment!
This is a beautiful coming of age story and it had me laughing out loud, crying and so much more. It's heart-warming and gut-wrenching at the same time, addressing multiple sensitive issues in a gentle, yet realistic way through the Latinx community's eyes.
This book is so magical and I enjoyed getting a closer peek into a culture that's somewhat familiar, but I haven't really dived into. The characters were delightfully teens doing teen things and I feel their choices might sometimes feel irresponsible and odd to an adult, but made sense in the context of what might feel important to a teenager.
The big plot twist was kind of a big surprise to me, but I think I would've noticed more foreshadowing if I'd read the book in text instead of listening. There was a lot of intensity in the form of either action or different kinds of grief. I did guess some plot advancements but for me that's a good thing, as long as I don't get everything spoiled too early.
I will absolutely be picking up the next part when I get the chance, I already miss Yadriel, Maritza and Julian's shenanigans in an intense environment!