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White Trash Warlock
by David R. Slayton
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
A Gritty, Queer Urban Fantasy That Hits Hard in All the Right Ways
White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton was such a fun and surprisingly emotional read. It balances classic fantasy elements—magic, other realms, dangerous creatures—with the grounded struggles of real life: poverty, queerness, mental health, and the complicated mess of family ties.
Adam Binder is a deeply relatable protagonist—queer, broke, and stuck navigating a fractured relationship with a family that doesn’t always believe in him… or believe him. But what really pulled me in was the way Slayton layered in generational trauma and family curses without ever losing the sense of adventure and wonder.
The worldbuilding feels lived-in and unique. It’s not some glitzy urban fantasy filled with elite magical societies or ancient bloodlines—it’s gritty, heartfelt, and rooted in places and people you don’t always see in fantasy. It still delivers on supernatural thrills, but it also gives space for queer identity and emotional healing.
Some moments could’ve gone deeper, but overall, White Trash Warlock kept me hooked. It’s the start of a series I’m definitely continuing. If you're into fantasy with a side of real-life mess and magic, this one’s worth picking up.
White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton was such a fun and surprisingly emotional read. It balances classic fantasy elements—magic, other realms, dangerous creatures—with the grounded struggles of real life: poverty, queerness, mental health, and the complicated mess of family ties.
Adam Binder is a deeply relatable protagonist—queer, broke, and stuck navigating a fractured relationship with a family that doesn’t always believe in him… or believe him. But what really pulled me in was the way Slayton layered in generational trauma and family curses without ever losing the sense of adventure and wonder.
The worldbuilding feels lived-in and unique. It’s not some glitzy urban fantasy filled with elite magical societies or ancient bloodlines—it’s gritty, heartfelt, and rooted in places and people you don’t always see in fantasy. It still delivers on supernatural thrills, but it also gives space for queer identity and emotional healing.
Some moments could’ve gone deeper, but overall, White Trash Warlock kept me hooked. It’s the start of a series I’m definitely continuing. If you're into fantasy with a side of real-life mess and magic, this one’s worth picking up.