Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton

35 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

flameandlight's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

There were some interesting things in here. Some interesting worldbuilding. But at the end of the day it really did not grab me. Not sure I'd continue reading this series

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Child abuse

Moderate: Homophobia

20sidedbi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Abandonment, Ableism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Blood, and Body horror

Moderate: Homophobia, Gun violence, and Torture

ceraunomancy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Violence, and Child abuse

Moderate: Blood and Homophobia

quinnyquinnquinn's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, and Child abuse

Moderate: Homophobia, Murder, Mental illness, and Alcoholism

Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, and Domestic abuse

ehmannky's review

emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

A fun urban fantasy wherein Adam, a gay witch from Oklahoma, must help his estranged brother and mother who had him committed to a terrible care facility as a teenager, deal with a lovecraftian horror that is terrorizing Denver. The writing style's a bit plain and straightforward, but incredibly readable and serves the story nicely. The characters are well-developed and interesting, and I appreciated that you get both Adam and his brother's point of views. I though the love triangle being built up was a bit meh, but it's a great start for what looks to be a fun series and a lovely romance. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, Homophobia, and Forced institutionalization

eeriewater's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia

kal517's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Homophobia

cryptidstar's review

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this. I picked it up mainly because I liked the title and it had gay rep. The plot was entertaining, but I honestly hated most of the characters, especially the 2 main ones Adam & Bobby. Also was not expecting the weirdly pro cop agenda. All cops are bastards, even the bisexual latino ones. I don’t think I’ll read the rest of the series simply because I don’t care what happens to the characters.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Medical content

amandadevoursbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.75

I enjoyed this book. It's definitely more of a beach read for me than I typically read. That said it was a fun urban fantasy and I'm excited to finish out the series.

Adam is a warlock who has very tenuous relationships with his family. He's looking for his dad who left the family a long time ago and he's pretty certain is now making objects from magical people's bones. Get the text from his brother that his sister-in-law is ill and he goes to Denver to try to figure out what's going on. 

His family is never really accepted him for who he is both as a warlock and as a gay man. His brother has done everything he can in his power to exercise the white trashness from his personality and his public image. 
 
In this world we've got Fey, leprechauns, dragons, and much more. It feels like a lived in world.

 There's a love triangle. Adam's ex-boyfriend who dumped him without telling him and Adam's new love interest who is a cop that Adam saved. 

All in all, it was a fun read that touched on growing up gay in rural America, family Dynamics and family secrets, and becoming who you were meant to be.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Homophobia and Abandonment