A review by blackmetalblackheart
Tripping Arcadia by Kit Mayquist

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

 Tripping Arcadia was full of a lot of ups and downs for me, ultimately leaving it balanced smack dab in the middle of good and bad, mediocre. I enjoyed the writing style. The narration by the protagonist was well written and engaging. Though many of the characters are not likeable (by design), there are interesting aspects to them that drew me in as a reader. I mean, who doesn't like a bacchanal or two?! That being said, I was thrown off by a number of things. The romance felt out of place and unnecessary. The ending seemed ludicrous. And the motivations of the characters fell flat for me. That is not a great way to be left feeling after a story. 
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