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A review by dkreading
Deadbeat Druid by David R. Slayton
5.0
What a ride! Adam Binder has really been through it in this series -- chasing an evil druid to Denver, getting involved in deadly plots with powerful enemies, falling in love, confronting his family and trauma, reconnecting with a lost love, losing loved ones, and traveling the spirit lands and to the underworld. His journey is filled with heartbreak and suffering, but also with healing and love. I think one of my favorite things about this series is how Adam is forced to face the pain in his past and get tangled up again with his estranged family. He struggles but he never shies away from what he believes to be right. Vic also has quite a journey, one that makes him ask difficult questions about his beliefs, his job, and his future path.
Deadbeat Druid in particular digs deep into the inner lives of the characters, with intense flashbacks of pivotal moments, reunions with ghosts, and major revelations. Vic and Adam, on their quest to find each other, find themselves time and again thrown into peril and facing impossible decisions. All of this is set against an interesting take on the underworld, one populated by hungry demons in many forms and restless cowboys who herd ghosts. As always, Slayton excels at weaving together rural Oklahoma and trippy fantasy landscapes, creating a world that feels both wearyingly known and yet infinitely magical.
Overall, I thought this was a fantastic conclusion to the series! It answers questions, brings everything home, and displays how much the characters have changed and grown, with promises that they'll continue to come into their own. Highly recommend to readers looking for a dark, rural fantasy with relatable characters and unique worldbuilding.
*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Deadbeat Druid in particular digs deep into the inner lives of the characters, with intense flashbacks of pivotal moments, reunions with ghosts, and major revelations. Vic and Adam, on their quest to find each other, find themselves time and again thrown into peril and facing impossible decisions. All of this is set against an interesting take on the underworld, one populated by hungry demons in many forms and restless cowboys who herd ghosts. As always, Slayton excels at weaving together rural Oklahoma and trippy fantasy landscapes, creating a world that feels both wearyingly known and yet infinitely magical.
Overall, I thought this was a fantastic conclusion to the series! It answers questions, brings everything home, and displays how much the characters have changed and grown, with promises that they'll continue to come into their own. Highly recommend to readers looking for a dark, rural fantasy with relatable characters and unique worldbuilding.
*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*