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White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton

8 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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quinnyquinnquinn's review

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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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cryptidstar's review

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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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tifftastic87's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.5

I really enjoyed this! I chose it based on the title, which got a laugh from me. But what I found was surprisingly excellent.

Adam was born in a trailer and being gay in OK was rough on him, but then add in that he is descended from witches and has a touch of magic unlike theirs. He has a rocky relationship with his family, both due to his sexual orientation and his magical one, who had him committed in high school.

This book focuses on Adam's relationships, his romantic ones, his familial ones, and his magical one. This is a story of a traumatized youth healing and finding his path in life while fighting monsters.

Adam is amazingly well adjusted. He communicates his feelings, even if he struggles to do so, asks for help when he needs it and doesn't do the typical chosen one nonsense, even though he was literally chosen by not one but two powerfu magical beings. He also is aware that his use of his magical abilities creates a power imbalance between him and the love interest and is careful not to abuse that.

This was a fun and sad listen, and I am definitely going to be reading or listening to the rest.

There were a few things I wasn't a fan of,

such as that Adam's first teenage relationship was an ancient elf who was supposed to be teaching him and that wasnt addressed as problematic.

But it could have been worse.

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