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In Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas, Yadriel, a Latinx trans teen, is determined to prove his gender identity and his family heritage by summoning a wrongfully killed spirit. However, the ghost he summons, Julian Diaz, has unfinished business and refuses to be ignored. Together, they navigate their own secrets and unexpected feelings.
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Cemetery Boys

Yadriel summons the angry spirit of his high school’s bad boy in an attempt to prove himself a real brujo in Cemetery Boys, the New York Times-bestselling novel about magic and acceptance.

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

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Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas tells the intriguing story of Yadriel, who has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.

When Yadriel's traditional Latinx family struggles to accept his true gender, he becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend, Maritza, he performs a ritual 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. Julian is not about to go quietly into death. He's determined to find out what happened to him 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.

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Cemetery Boys is celebrated for its rich depiction of Latinx culture and its importance to trans and queer communities. Reviewers praise Aiden Thomas' debut for its enchanting characters, heartfelt exploration of identity, and its delicate balance of supernatural romance and cultural commentary. The novel is noted for blending elements of Mayan, Mexican, and other Latin American traditions while addressing significant social issues.

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ISBN: 9781035008636

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Aiden Thomas is a trans, Latinx, 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, OR. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes their bookshelves by color. Their books include Cemetery Boys and Lost in the Never Woods.

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