
Titles in This Set
The Sunbearer Trials
Celestial Monsters
Cemetery Boys
Lost in the Never Woods
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
, 9781035057191, 9781035008636, 9781035011230
Publisher: Pan Macmillan (First Ink)
Age Range: Young Adult (13+)
Overview
This four-book paperback set brings together bestselling YA author Aiden Thomas's boldest stories, spanning myth-infused fantasy and heartfelt contemporary magic. Readers follow Yadriel's ghostly quest for family acceptance in Cemetery Boys, Wendy's haunted return to her hometown in Lost in the Never Woods, and Teo's high-stakes trial among the gods in The Sunbearer Trials, continuing into Celestial Monsters. Together, these novels showcase Thomas's signature blend of Latinx folklore, queer representation, and page-turning adventure, making this collection an essential addition to any young adult bookshelf, perfect for fans of character-driven fantasy with real emotional depth and cultural resonance.
About the Books
Aiden Thomas burst onto the YA scene with Cemetery Boys, a paranormal romance following Yadriel, a trans brujo who summons a ghost to prove himself to his traditional Latinx family—only to accidentally conjure the spirit of his missing classmate instead of his cousin. The novel became a New York Times bestseller, was longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and was named a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten pick, praised widely for its groundbreaking portrayal of identity and family. Lost in the Never Woods reimagines the Peter Pan legend through Wendy Darling, now a teenager haunted by memories of the woods where she once disappeared, as a new wave of missing children forces her to confront the truth of her past and the grief she has long avoided. The Sunbearer Trials introduces Teo, the trans son of the goddess of birds, thrust into a brutal mythic competition where only the strongest semidioses survive and prove their worth to the gods. Celestial Monsters continues Teo's story as the fallout from the Trials sends him and his friends on a perilous journey to save a fading sun-kingdom from encroaching darkness. Across all four books, Thomas weaves Latinx mythology, queer identity, and found-family themes into propulsive, emotionally rich storytelling that has earned widespread acclaim across the young adult fantasy genre and a devoted fan following.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Sunbearer Trials — Teo, the trans son of the goddess of birds, competes in a deadly mythic contest to prove his worth as a semidiós.
Celestial Monsters — Teo and his friends journey through a shadowed realm to restore the sun after the fallout of the Trials.
Cemetery Boys — Yadriel, a trans brujo, accidentally summons the ghost of his missing classmate while trying to prove himself to his family.
Lost in the Never Woods — Wendy Darling confronts long-buried memories of the woods where she once vanished as a child goes missing again.
About the Author
Aiden Thomas is a New York Times bestselling author known for infusing young adult fiction with Latinx folklore, queer identity, and emotionally resonant storytelling. Thomas's debut novel, Cemetery Boys, was longlisted for the National Book Award and named a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten title. Since then, Thomas has continued to expand a beloved body of work spanning ghost stories, myth-driven fantasy, and fairy-tale retellings, earning a devoted readership among teens and adults drawn to bold, heartfelt narratives centered on identity, family, and belonging in every story they tell.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Four unforgettable YA worlds in one paperback set — ideal as a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading pick for teens who crave fantasy, mystery, and heart. A standout addition to any classroom library or personal bookshelf, this bundle offers hours of immersive, emotionally rich storytelling from a fan-favorite author.
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