![]() ![]() Not only does Thomas beautifully build this intricate world by combining high fantasy with Latinx tradition, but he sets it against the diverse and authentic setting of East Los Angeles in a contemporary, youthful and entertaining tale. ![]() The men are spirit guides and the women are healers.Īs he’s determined to prove himself to his family, Yadriel accidentally summons a ghost of a former classmate days before the Día de Muertos festivities and starts the difficult task of finding out what happened to him. “Cemetery Boys” follows the story of a gay, transgender brujo named Yadriel who only wishes to be accepted by his long line of family brujx who have powers gifted by Lady Death. What would happen if you were to summon a ghost and that ghost refuses to go away? ![]() ![]() I’m elated to see more intersectionality on book covers and “Cemetery Boys” is a perfect example of the stories that are yet to be told. While I’m not a fan of revisiting stories set in high school, there’s definitely more to select from than the usual white, cisgender protagonists. I’ve been reading YA since the early days of “The Hunger Games,” “Twilight” and “The Maze Runner,” and the genre has since come a long way. Aiden Thomas’ debut high fantasy paranormal young adult book “Cemetery Boys” is everything I could have wished for when wanting to read something to fit this autumn mood. ![]()
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