Reading Rainbow: “Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas

Book: “Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas

Description: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas is a Young Adult fantasy novel by Aiden Thomas that blends Latinx-inspired magic, a ghost story, queer romance, and a murder mystery into a heartwarming coming-of-age tale. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.

However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school’s resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. He’s determined to find out what happened and tie off some loose ends before he leaves. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the less he wants to let him leave.