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Trailer Park Trickster by David R. Slayton

4 reviews

krakenandeggs's review

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

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ehmannky's review against another edition

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emotional 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? Yes

3.0

I think it's a solid middle book, but it stumbles through many of the pitfalls that many second books in a trilogy do. Everything in this book as set up to get us to book 3, and I think some of the weaknesses in the writing that were present in book 1 came to focus a little more because of it. I still liked reading about Adam and Vic and their journey to getting together (though my dumb ass missed that months had passed between the second to last chapter of the first book and the start of this one), dealing with the death of someone in the family you thought you knew really well, and the magic. I guess I just do not care about the politics of elves and whatnot and I really just felt like it dragged in spots. I still finished it and it got me interested enough to get to book 3, but I did feel like it stumbled a bit. 
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frantic_vampire's review against another edition

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

4.5

I love that this is the second book in the series and I’m so blown away by it! The story was not what I was expecting and also exactly what I needed it to be. This book was kind of like an emotional pinball machine, bouncing from one disaster to another. But damn, did it have a satisfying but also cliffhanger ending.

I loved that we got to see so much of the Binder’s family history and that we got to see more of Adam’s family. Even if they are a truly fucked up tangled mess. I also really liked that we got to see so much more of Vic and his developing powers! I’m super excited to see where that goes. Also! The things happening with Silver and Argent?? I really need that next book now.

I really enjoyed reading this one and I can’t wait for the next book in the series! If you love urban fantasy books, this is definitely a series to check out. And I’m giving this one a solid four and a half stars.
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therainbowshelf's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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

Another super fun book! I loved the introduction of new characters (even the hateable ones), the political strife among elf clans, and the ongoing situation with the mysterious druid. I liked this one even more than the first, and can't wait for the next book later this year!

The Gist 📘: Adam returns home for a funeral and finds unwelcome family has come to town. Between their presence and a new potential enemy following him around, he is caught ofguard when an old enemy makes an appearance. 

📒Representation📒: mlm mc, poverty, Hispanic mc, bi mc, sc dealing with addiction, bipoc sc

💕 For readers looking for 💕: epic urban fantasy, charming characters, the all-around-good-guy character, morally gray elves, an interesting magic parallel world, complex family relationships 
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