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the_wistful_word_witch'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? Yes
4.0
Most of the book is spent watching Jared navigate the world as a recovering alcoholic. He manages to land on his feet, getting into college despite all odds, and starts building a life for himself. And you start hoping that things are going to stay good for poor Jared, who really is a sweet kid that got dealt a really shitty hand in life. Until the worst happens and forces him to take on his Trickster mantle. And shit starts speeding back downhill in a matter of mere chapters.
While being incredibly detailed and wildly imaginative, this book left me feeling more exposed and raw than the first one. I can't even imagine where the last book is heading...
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
annemaries_shelves'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? It's complicated
4.0
I think I enjoyed this one even more than the first, which is unusual for a sequel in a trilogy series. As with the first, the plot is slow to build and the integration of Indigenous worldviews and mythologies (coy wolves, Tricksters, witches, etc.) really pays off by the end.
The characters were my favourite. Robinson did such a great job showing Jared's character development as he navigates sobriety, family, school, and a stalker, and the side characters were so wonderful, that it all made up for the limited plot. (Mave, Kota, Dent, and Eliza/Shu are my faves)
I appreciated the build-up to the reveal of Jared's heritage and abilities along with the mysteries of his scary interdimensional nexus of a bedroom. The tension also kept slowly ratcheting up with David's stalking - he's truly one of the scariest villains I've read in a while, because he's so human in his evil.
Overall, I really liked this entry into the series and can't wait to read the final installment (eventually).
CW: sobriety and alcohol use disorder/addiction, stalking, violence, blood and gore, torture
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Vomit
toriwatson'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
Graphic: Alcoholism and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Torture, and Stalking
Minor: Animal death and Cancer
bucklace27's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism
dcheers's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, and Stalking
powellrvr's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
nullandvoidlibrary'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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism
lilcoppertop'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
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and Stalking
Minor: Death, Self harm, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Car accident
kaylamoran's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Racism, Vomit, and Grief