Cemetery Boys

"Speaking from experience, this is the kind of book that you read and then immediately go force all your friends to read so they can share the pleasure."—Buzzfeed

"A wildly memorable novel."—Paste

"Thomas sensitively navigates Yadriel’s struggles as a trans teen, from the insecurity of not wearing his binder at night around Julian, to deadnaming by family members, to the emotional burden of constantly forgiving people who misgender him. In spite of some heavy themes, this is a pleasing ghost-story-turned-romcom . . . Readers wary of tragic endings can relax—there’s a well-deserved happy ending in store for this ghost boy and brujo."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The novel perfectly balances the vibrant, energetic Latinx culture while delving into heavy topics like LGBTQ+ acceptance, deportation, colonization, and racism within authoritative establishments."—TeenVogue.com

"Cemetery Boys is necessary: for trans kids, for queer kids, for those in the Latinx community who need to see themselves on the page. Don’t miss this book."—Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift

"Cemetery Boys is a celebration of culture and identity that will captivate readers with its richly detailed world, earnest romance, and thrilling supernatural mystery. This delightful debut is a must-read for all paranormal romance fans."—Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don't Burn

"Cemetery Boys is nothing short of an astonishing work of art. Aiden Thomas masterfully weaves a tale of family, friendships, and love in a heartwarming adventure full of affirmation and being your best self."—C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick

"A story much bigger than the paper that binds it, Cemetery Boys is the tender intricacy we have all been waiting for."—Kayla Ancrum, author of The Wicker King

"A gay, transgender brujo with burgeoning powers seeks answers about his cousin’s death... Both the romance and mystery burn slow and hot until the climax . . . Their romance provides joyful, ground-breaking representation for gay, transgender boys. Heart-pounding."—Kirkus Reviews

"Aiden Thomas' debut novel can't help but charm and captivate readers of all ages, though teen readers will invariably identify with and appreciate the high jinks and emotional vulnerability that make each character and scenario deliciously enchanting."—Booklist (starred review)

"Thomas marries concept and execution in a romantic mystery as poignant as it is spellbinding, weaved in a mosaic of culture, acceptance, and identity, where intricately crafted characters are the pieces and love—platonic, romantic, familial, and communal—is the glue."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)