Cemetery Boys

Written by Aiden Thomas

Narrated by Avi Roque

Cemetery Boys is an LGBTQIA+ ghost story about magic, acceptance and what it means to be your true self. From the instant New York Times-bestelling author Aiden Thomas.

Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can’t get rid of him.

In an attempt to prove himself a true brujo and gain his family’s acceptance, Yadriel decides to summon his cousin’s ghost and help him cross to the afterlife.

But things get complicated when he accidentally summons the ghost of his high school’s resident bad boy, Julian Diaz – and Julian won't go into death quietly.

The two boys must work together if Yadriel is to move forward with his plan.

But the more time Yadriel and Julian spend together, the harder it is to let each other go . . .

'A celebration of culture and identity that will captivate readers with its richly detailed world, earnest romance, and thrilling supernatural mystery' – Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don't Burn

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Release date: Jun 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9781035011926

Aiden Thomas

Aiden Thomas is a New York Times Bestselling author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland, California, they now make their home in Portland, Oregon. As a queer, trans Latinx, Aiden advocates strongly for diverse representation in all media. Aiden’s special talents include: quoting The Office, winning Jenga, finishing sentences with “is my FAVOURITE”, and killing spiders. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes their bookshelves by colour. Their novels include: Cemetery Boys, Lost in the Never Woods, and The Sunbearer Trials.

Reviews for Cemetery Boys

[Azka Saqib · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was a really cute and interesting read and I had a good time with it

[Madalena Afonso · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4.5✨ The ending was a little predictable, but still an amazing story!! Loved every second of it

[Andi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love love love this book. One of my favorite ever.

[Kay Claire · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic! I've read the book in ebook format before but Avi really brings the characters to life in this audiobook, and I loved every second of it. Heads up that the last 15 minutes is an interview between the narrator and author, which was a lovely surprise, but it did make me feel like the ending came rather aprubtly because I was expecting 15 minutes more of the story.

[Naitora · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Personally, I was amazed and enchanted by THE BOYS OF THE CEMETERY. One of the things I adored was seeing how the culture of the Day of the Dead is reflected. With such care it has been presented and shown to the world, it made me return to my Mexico, to my entire America and to see all the cultures and make them mine on a day that we hold so dear. If we add to that certain elements of indigenous legends and the mention of the famous Santa Muerte, I was enchanted because I was able to relive something so personal. On the other hand, everything is so well woven together, the characters so defined that it allows you to feel their emotions and make them completely yours. Aiden Thomas is a voice that has left me enchanted. It is light, addictive, and well-researched, so I want to read more from this literary discovery soon. Happy reading! (Translated from Spanish)

[Val1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The Boys from the Cemetery is an LGBT novel that I enjoyed a lot; I loved the plot and the fact that it was set in my country, Mexico, which is something that is rarely presented in community novels. I only give it 3 stars because I found the plot to be very predictable, but everything else is very well done. (Translated from Spanish)

[nere1234 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It's a wonderful fantasy story. It also addresses real-world themes. But for my taste, I give it 4 stars because I feel it lacked more romance between the protagonists. (Translated from Spanish)

[NatGalVa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

In this book, I was reminded of the movies "Coco" and "What the Eyes Don't See" along with the series "Ghost Whisperer."

It touches on very current topics and portrays them in a masterful way.

I don't give it 5 stars because, in the middle of the book, the author seems to neglect one of the characters, who was important at the beginning, and then recovers him at the end... Still, it is a story that must be read.

This is my first book by this author, and I know it won't be the last; it has left me with a good taste in my mouth. (Translated from Spanish)

[Lectora2006 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved it, the ending was great. I highly recommend it, a great book. (Translated from Spanish)

[Alex Momo · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is the first book I've read where the protagonist is trans, which again makes me realize that representation is important. I loved the story because it deals with the theme of witches who live in LA and what their job is working with spirits. It's cool that the author knows about the Day of the Dead and many traditions of the Latin community. The only thing I didn't like was that he uses Spanish in a forced way (I read the book in English), or doesn't use it when he should. For example, when his grandmother gets angry, she says one word in Spanish and everything else in English, when if my grandmother got angry, she would speak in her original language to convey the reprimand. So that cuts a bit into the fantasy, but aside from that, it's a story I liked; somewhat predictable but very enjoyable. (Translated from Spanish)