scifi_rat's review against another edition
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Lesbophobia, Stalking, Vomit, Alcohol, and Blood
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Body shaming, Misogyny, Animal death, Bullying, Drug use, Racism, Stalking, Homophobia, Sexism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Fatphobia, Racial slurs, War, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Excrement, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Death, Cancer, Infidelity, Rape, Lesbophobia, Vomit, Child death, and Suicide
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"We Ride Upon Sticks" follows 1989 Danvers high school's field hockey team. The group seems to be on a winning streak, and they are determined to continue winning. Through research they learn some witchy tricks that will help them to find victory, but they quickly learn that all magic comes at a cost.
This book was strange, fun, and heart-warming all in one. One of my favorite aspects of this book was all of the historical homage to 1692 Salem, Massachusetts. I think the time of witches and especially in Salem, though dark, is really intriguing to learn about. Having all of the historical elements made the magic in the story feel all the more real.
This type of writing really reminded me of Grady Hendrix's style. There is such extreme horror, but it is so comical you want to laugh out loud instead of hiding under your covers.
The characters were a little crass for my personal liking. I think they were written well and are perfect for the intended tone of the story, but they were just a little much for my own enjoyment.
I have had this book on my radar for a long time, and I am excited I finally picked it up. I will definitely keep Quan Barry on my radar and perhaps pick up something new in the future.
Moderate: Lesbophobia and Homophobia
leahb88's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Spoiler
coming back to present day and reading the climax as a flashback just took me out and I wish I read the final game in 1989 timeGraphic: Racism, Misogyny, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Infidelity and Adult/minor relationship
saintyeehaw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Toxic relationship, and Gun violence
lindseyinthelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Adult/minor relationship, and Homophobia
peachani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Body horror, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, and Stalking
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, and Vomit
yavin_iv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, Drug use, Bullying, Blood, and Animal death
Minor: Rape, Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Lesbophobia