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omnomicons 's review for:
We Ride Upon Sticks
by Quan Barry
Perhaps not the most engaging book I’ve ever read, but certainly very fun and fresh! This book was recommended as something that fans of the show Yellowjackets would enjoy and the vibes were definitely super similar. However, We Ride Upon Sticks is definitely more light-hearted compared to Yellowjackets dark drama. The camaraderie between the team is so well written, and the interesting mix of first and third person almost makes you feel like you’re in the novel. I know some people find this annoying, but I loved the constant ‘80s references! The only thing that gave me some pause is the characterization of the women of color; it felt slightly stereotypical at certain points. This is also a super quick read and I read it in an evening and it didn’t leave a weird taste in my mouth like other books (I’m looking at you, A Little Life).