cemetery boys by Aiden Thomas

Ninety-one book of 2020

Reading period: Oct 28th 2020 – Oct 31st 2020

Summary

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

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. 

Rating

Review

This book was astonishing. I wasn’t prepared for it even if I read the summary.

The plot surprised me from the beginning to the end. This story was a lot more suspenseful than I thought. This makes you dive into the story right away.

The three main characters are so likeable. Furthermore, the dynamics between them is fantastic; they all add something to the group and the story.

The descriptions of the traditions are stunning. It was so easy to imagine the physical elements of it but also the emotions that people feel toward it. You also have a great explanation of the traditions. Moreover, the story tackles different problems toward the Latin community and the acceptation of others regardless of their gender, which makes you think and learn.

Even if the end was satisfactory, I didn’t want to finish this book. I cannot wait to read more of this author.

Liz.