Reviews

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

x_jxna_x's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

madsmacmath's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Don’t pay attention to the rating: this is a beautiful, necessary, precious book. I’m so glad it exists, specifically for kids and teenagers. I think I would’ve absolutely loved it as a middle schooler. 

But as an adult, this book isn’t for me and I struggled to get into the story. I like other YA stories, so I’m not entirely sure where the disconnect was. But like I said, don’t pay attention to my rating.

aelinstark's review

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

asomarriba's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

lord_crybaby's review

4.25

I'm glad I finally read this!

calebcandy's review

emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

skye_line709's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

cupidslibrary's review

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

OH MY GODDDDD. I cannot rave enough about this book!!! The blend of cultures, the richness of the writing, the characters, the story, the mythology. It was all woven together so well I couldn’t put this book down. Yadriel ( gorgeous gorgeous name ), and Julian were everything to me, and the absolute angst and heartache I felt for these two toward the end before the BIG REVEAL. Ohhh, I was rooting them for them all the way. Maritza was the perfect supporting character, and the appreciation and absolute wonderment I have for the traditions and the community and the way of life in this book can’t be put into words. It really is a tale of love, and loss, and grief and acceptance, of gain and clarity. All told through Yadriel’s eyes, and his struggles in his community as a transgender Brujo. This is definitely one of my top 2024 reads thus far!

creativelifeofliz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was a really good book! I loved the characters and getting to know their world. 

eyesofcrows's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

It’s a decent book with a good storyline. Gives me some Witch Boy vibes but with a neat romance with a cute ghost. I wish there was more build up and stakes to Miguel’s disappearance and Julian’s death. I do understand the need to look in depth at Julian’s backstory to build up his relationship with Yads. I just wish for a bit more on the other plot. That pushed aside, it’s a nice plot.

I also wish there was more at stake in Yadriel’s sacrifice, such as him losing his powers. Or something else. It’s a personal preference but I think raising people from the death should have added consquences.