
A trans Latinx teen summons a stubborn ghost to prove himself a brujo, finding identity, family, and unexpected romance.
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A trans Latinx teen summons a stubborn ghost to prove himself a brujo, finding identity, family, and unexpected romance.
A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's New York Times-bestselling paranormal YA debut Cemetery Boys, described by Entertainment Weekly as "groundbreaking." 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 ...
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Kissing and romantic attraction between two teen boys
Murder, knife violence, blood magic, burns, and dead bodies
Strong profanity used somewhat frequently
Brief mentions of smoking, alcohol, and drug use
Trans gay lead; identity and queer romance are the core focus
Día de Muertos traditions and brujo spiritual practices recur
Brujo magic, ghost summoning, and blood rituals drive the plot
No real-world occult practices depicted
Gender acceptance, immigration, and social prejudice themes
Brief self-harm content
Family rejection, misgendering, child abuse, and kidnapping
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