Reviews tagging 'Injury/Injury detail'

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton

5 reviews

so_many_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I liked this one. I didn't exactly know what to expect, but it turned out to be an exciting, action-packed story full of magic.

The magic system is very unique, and I have to admit I don't quite get it. Which frustrates me a bit, vevause I want to get it.

I really enjoyed the dual POV of Adam and Bobby. They're estranged brother, both with their own issues and guilt and anger towards the other. Seeing them reunite and stumble through some kind of reconciliation was fascinating.

The storyline itself is full of twists and turns, and there is always something happening. It's not always the easiest to follow, but it comes together in the end.

I'm very interested in seeing where this story goes.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, and Murder

directorpurry's review

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Homophobia

ciaranessa's review

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

It’s an absolutely wild ride from start to finish, and I can’t be happier I was along for the adventure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Child abuse

Minor: Miscarriage

The things I tagged for trigger warnings are by no means an exhaustive list

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

An absolutely fun urban fantasy, and it takes place in Denver! I really enjoyed the characters in this book, and the plot is a ton of fun. I love the magic, the spirit realm, and the overlaps between normal life and Adam’s magic one. This book has an excellent pace, an adorable romance, and perfectly placed hilarity to break up the serious. My husband stumbled on this Colorado local book and we both loved it.

📘The Gist 📘: One man’s hunt for a magical poacher is postponed when he is called to Denver to deal with an ancient spirit that’s causing havoc and killing his sister in law. 

📒Representation📒: mlm mc, bi mc, Hispanic mc, poverty

💕 For readers looking for 💕: urban fantasy, queer romance, magic, charming all around good guy main character, Colorado setting, well-timed hilarity

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Medical content, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Homophobia, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, and Abandonment

frantic_vampire's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Don’t mind my puddle of tears, because this book had my emotions in a vice grip the entire time I was reading it 😭. Like, dear lord. I don’t think I’ve ever had this many feelings over a book in a while. 

Honestly, White Trash Warlock had me in tears from so many different things. But I think it was Adam’s abuse in the school/institution that really got to me. He was treated with such cruelty and yet he made it through and is still one of the sweetest and most caring people in this book! I also really liked the different layers to the family drama. It was so intense and real and just…so good.

The characters are so amazing in this book! Adam is just a sweetheart that deserves all the hugs in the world. Bobby might be a bit of an ass, but his heart is in the right spot. And Vic! I love him already. The world building in this book is also really great! I loved the switching between the spirit world and the real world. It’s a little triply and reminds me a little bit of Spirited Away.

I really loved White Trash Warlock. It was emotional in ways I didn’t expect. And honestly? I think I’ve found a new favorite series. This one is getting a solid five stars. I can’t wait to see what’s next. But first I have to go cry some more over this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Child abuse

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and Miscarriage

Flashbacks to abuse in a mental institution, flashbacks to physical and emotional abuse, internalized homophobia,

on screen parental death

, on screen gun violence