Cemetery Boys: Espíritu

Description: New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of Cemetery Boys, this time following Julian--chaos magnet extraordinaire.

Brief description: 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 the Pacific NW. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes their bookshelves by color. Their books include the Sunbearer Duology, Cemetery Boys, and Lost in the Never Woods.

Review Quotes:

Cemetery Boys:
Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature!
A New York Times Bestseller!
A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten pick!

" 'Scooby-Doo' meets 'Love, Simon' in this inclusive supernatural romance steeped in East Los Angeles Latinx culture." --New York Times Book Review

★ "Aiden Thomas' debut novel can't help but charm and captivate readers of all ages, though teen readers will invariably identify with and appreciate the high jinks and emotional vulnerability that make each character and scenario deliciously enchanting." --Booklist, starred review

★ "Thomas marries concept and execution in a romantic mystery as poignant as it is spellbinding, weaved in a mosaic of culture, acceptance, and identity, where intricately crafted characters are the pieces and love--platonic, romantic, familial, and communal--is the glue." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The novel perfectly balances the vibrant, energetic Latinx culture while delving into heavy topics like LGBTQ+ acceptance, deportation, colonization, and racism within authoritative establishments." --TeenVogue.com

"Speaking from experience, this is the kind of book that you read and then immediately go force all your friends to read so they can share the pleasure." --Buzzfeed

"A wildly memorable novel." --Paste

"Magical, swoonworthy, and utterly charming." --Bitch Media

The Sunbearer Duology:
A New York Times-Bestseller!
A Kids' Indie Next Pick!
A B&N Best YA Book of the Year!

★ "Thomas's queernormative world and distinctly drawn cast deliver an upbeat fantasy teeming with captivating worldbuilding, earnest friendships, and electrifying adventure." --Publishers Weekly, starred review on The Sunbearer Trials

★ "Thomas unravels a plot that is as riveting as it is terrifying, as...Teo teams up with the other semidioses to save the world they all know and love, regardless of class difference. Fans of the Hunger Games and mythology will revel in this energetic, well-wrought adventure." --Booklist, starred review on The Sunbearer Trials

"A fun, super-queer read." --Buzzfeed News on The Sunbearer Trials

★ "While action-packed with both battles and romance, the story also deftly delves into themes of systemic violence, generational trauma, and abuse of power." --Kirkus, starred review on Celestial Monsters

★ "A stunning, action-packed sequel filled with heart and a cast readers will wish to stay with long after they've put the book down." --Booklist, starred review on Celestial Monsters

★ "Readers across many age ranges will be riveted. The character growth is realistic and endearing, while also providing excellent modeling for developing a healthy sense of self and positive personal relationships." --School Library Journal, starred review on Celestial Monsters

Lost in the Never Woods:
A New York Times-Bestseller!

★ "A poignant novel about resilience, the magic of childhood, and the impossible choices that survivors often have to make in order to move forward, this will haunt readers long after they put it down--but will also leave them looking up at the stars." --Booklist, starred review