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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
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
Fantastic second book in the series. I am absolutely loving the character development and the story. The way the magic works is fascinating, I'm really enjoying the magic system and the inclusion of Death, etc. Won't spoil things. But wow, what a family. Definitely recommend this series!
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
continuing vibes of 1st book, fun backstory tho!
I'm loving this series. It ranks up there as one of my favorites right near the top. This isn't some stupid romance novel, it has two gay men who are falling in love. The story is interesting, twisting, and filled with just enough realism to make the fantasy come to life.
I really can't wait for the next book, out of the hundreds of books I read to feel one with the characters, it is so refreshing to read a book that has a gay lead that isn't just about them shacking up. It's like reading a real book for a change.
I really can't wait for the next book, out of the hundreds of books I read to feel one with the characters, it is so refreshing to read a book that has a gay lead that isn't just about them shacking up. It's like reading a real book for a change.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another fun romp through Slayton’s exciting and magical world. I did feel like this one was a lot messier in its construction than the first novel in the series. From the very start I was thrown off by some fairly major details that seemed to have changed between the first book and the second.
I have no memory of Adam calling him “the Druid” in the first book (only “the Warlock”) and he calls him nothing but the Druid in this book. It took me a while to realize he was talking about the same character he’d been tracking in the first book. I understand that we didn’t get hardly any of the Druid in the first book but it feels kind of slapdash to suddenly change his characterization from kind of a blood magic-y cursed item crafter to a dark nature-themed magician.
Adam’s behavior toward certain characters changed completely between books as well. He went from not remembering much of anything about his father and somewhat idolizing him, to reliving the abuse and trauma whenever he’s brought up. I think character relationships should absolutely change over time, so I don’t mind it, I just found myself often wonder wait what happened you suddenly remember it all just because Bobby pointed it out?
There are so many clues to the mystery that go nowhere and just leave me wondering why they were put into the final book at all. So many lines of thought and dialogue that just go to dead ends.
All in all, I still love Adam and Vic and their wonderful world. I just got a little frustrated with Slayton forgetting what he’d previously written when he could have been building off of it. The whole thing felt a little like he hadn’t expected to write a sequel and threw it together too fast. The whole thing needed some tightening up of the plot and the themes.
Adam’s behavior toward certain characters changed completely between books as well. He went from not remembering much of anything about his father and somewhat idolizing him, to reliving the abuse and trauma whenever he’s brought up. I think character relationships should absolutely change over time, so I don’t mind it, I just found myself often wonder wait what happened you suddenly remember it all just because Bobby pointed it out?
There are so many clues to the mystery that go nowhere and just leave me wondering why they were put into the final book at all. So many lines of thought and dialogue that just go to dead ends.
All in all, I still love Adam and Vic and their wonderful world. I just got a little frustrated with Slayton forgetting what he’d previously written when he could have been building off of it. The whole thing felt a little like he hadn’t expected to write a sequel and threw it together too fast. The whole thing needed some tightening up of the plot and the themes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
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:
No
adventurous
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
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:
Yes
Trailer Park Trickster builds beautifully on the foundation set in White Trash Warlock, diving deeper into the world and characters I’ve grown attached to. I especially enjoyed getting to know more about the supporting cast and seeing Adam and Vic navigate the shifting dynamics of their relationship—with all the tension, care, and complexity that entails.
This installment really digs into the family past, and the tough conversations that come with it. There’s a lot of emotional weight behind the revelations, and I appreciated how Slayton didn’t shy away from the messiness that can come with confronting generational trauma and identity.
While the pacing occasionally lagged in places, the emotional depth and character development more than made up for it. This sequel continues to balance magic with realism in a way that feels grounded yet imaginative. Looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here.
This installment really digs into the family past, and the tough conversations that come with it. There’s a lot of emotional weight behind the revelations, and I appreciated how Slayton didn’t shy away from the messiness that can come with confronting generational trauma and identity.
While the pacing occasionally lagged in places, the emotional depth and character development more than made up for it. This sequel continues to balance magic with realism in a way that feels grounded yet imaginative. Looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here.