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Cemetery Boys #2
by Aiden Thomas
New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of Cemetery Boys, this time following Julian―chaos magnet extraordinaire. With restless spirits vanishing and a dark demon from their past emerging, he and Yadriel might be the only ones reckless enough to stop a threat that could tear their world apart.
Julian used to be a ghost and now he can't stop seeing them.
Ever since Julian was sacrificed as part of a forbidden ritual, he has been able to see and talk with spirits. And that's really cool, since it allows him to be part of his new boyfriend's community. But Julian's seeing other things, too: flickers at the edge of his vision, eyes burning in the night, and "dark spots" on people―gaping wounds that thrum and bleed shadow. Yadriel has never heard of anything like it, either, and he's so busy with his new brujx responsibilities that Julian hates for his problems to ruin what little time they have together.
Then a strange new brujx shows up. Angel, as a nonbinary bruje, can heal the living and release the dead, but more than that, they can also see the same dark spots as Julian. Despite Yadriel's reservations, Julian eagerly accepts their help. But, Angel's ruthless methods feel wrong to Julian.
With the shadows growing darker and the discovery of a gaping dark spot on his friend Luca, Julian has to decide who he wants to put his trust in, and just how far he's willing to go to save what is his.
"With a beautifully crafted coming-of-age message around mental health, healing, and trusting loved ones, the story envelops readers in a peaceful shower of marigolds. The pacing provides an engaging rotation between action-packed thrills, emotional confrontations, and cozy holiday scenes." ―School Library Journal (starred review)
"This paranormal mystery centering on Latine characters delves into themes of family, love, grief, and trauma.... A richly thematic and suspenseful mystery." ―Kirkus Reviews
"A beautifully haunting story about found family, grief, and loving who you are. Espíritu is a portal to a magical world that will heal your broken heart." ―Dustin Thao, #1 New York Times bestseller of You've Reached Sam
"Espíritu is a love letter to belonging, to family, and to the messy, magical work of figuring out who you are when the world keeps changing around you. For anyone who found a home in Cemetery Boys, this one will feel like coming back to exactly where you were always meant to be." –Kalynn Bayron, New York Times-bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead and Make Me a Monster
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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 SunbearerDuology, Cemetery Boys, and Lost in the Never Woods.
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