The Cemetery Boys

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

A Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Paranormal Romance Rooted in Latinx Tradition and Trans Identity
Summon the magic. Solve the mystery. Fall in love with a ghost.

A New York Times Bestseller | An Indie Next Pick | A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection
Hailed as “groundbreaking” by Entertainment Weekly, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas is a critically acclaimed Own Voices YA novel that blends trans identity, Latinx culture, and paranormal romance in a story as heartfelt as it is haunting.

Yadriel is a determined teen who just wants to be seen. As a trans boy in a traditional Latinx family of brujx, he struggles to gain recognition for who he truly is. When his family refuses to perform the sacred brujo rite for him, Yadriel takes matters into his own hands.

With the help of his cousin Maritza, he performs the ritual himself and sets out to prove his power by summoning the spirit of his murdered cousin.

But things don’t go as planned.

Instead of his cousin, Yadriel summons Julian Diaz, a restless and rebellious ghost from his school who has no intention of going quietly. Determined to uncover the truth behind his death, Julian pulls Yadriel into an unexpected adventure—one filled with mystery, magic, and a slow-burning connection that neither of them expected.

🌙 Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, V.E. Schwab, and Zoraida Córdova
🌙 A heartfelt story of family, identity, first love, and honoring the dead
🌙 Rich with Latinx spiritual traditions and trans representation

Format: Paperback 
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, LGBTQ+ Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Themes: Trans Identity, Latinx Culture, Ghost Romance, Found Family, Self-Acceptance
Audience: Teens and YA readers looking for inclusive fantasy with emotional depth and romantic charm