A review by mercator
We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

There are so many characters and they are not strong enough to stand out from each other. For a book about a sports team doing witchcraft, there really isn't a whole lot of interesting sections of witchcraft. I was hoping for a lot more historical connection outside of a name and a lot more interesting coming-of-age things besides sex. The narration was also sort of (I hate to say) cringey at times, especially when they are talking about things new in the late 80s that we know all about now. I know it was trying to be funny but the humor wasn't for me, or maybe I'm too young to appreciate it. There were absolutely endearing moments, and the diversity of the characters and their highlighted stories are really good. But it didn't feel as cohesive as it could have been.