Boston Book Festival

Ever since The Sunbearer Trials burst on the scene, fans have been waiting with bated breath for the sequel to this queer-normative, Mexican-inspired fantasy world. And now with Celestial Monsters, the author Aiden Thomas does not disappoint!  Thomas has written a heart-stopping finale, in which Teo, Aurelio, and Niya must battle the Obsidian gods in order to return Sol to the sky. Teo never thought he could be a Hero. Now, he doesn’t have a choice. The sun is gone, the Obsidian gods have been released from their prison, and chaos and destruction are wreaking havoc on Reino del Sol. All because Teo refused to sacrifice a fellow semidiose during the Sunbearer Trials. With the world plunged into perpetual night, Teo, his crush Aurelio, and his best friend Niya must journey to the dark wilderness of Los Restos, battling vicious monsters while dealing with guilt, trauma, and a (very distracting) burgeoning romance between Teo and Aurelio. Once more racing against the clock, the trio are determined to rescue the captured semidioses and retrieve the Sol Stone. With it, Sol and their protective light can return and order can be restored. Now the future of the whole world is in their hands. An instant New York Times bestseller, Celestial Monsters is “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) Don’t miss Aiden's witty and absorbing anecdotes about writing this duology. Bring your questions! Alex Schaffner, Brookline Booksmith’s Community Engagement Director, will moderate.