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Trickster Drift by Eden Robinson

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the_wistful_word_witch's review

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

Well, if you were expecting things to improve for Jared in this second book in the trilogy, you'd be mighty wrong!

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...

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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 read 250 pages this weekend and couldn't put it down.

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

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dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

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dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative, one that I have never asked to be a part of" - Jared, probably

I really enjoy this series. I enjoy the slow, slow build for 200 pages that just lead to whiplash for the last 40. I like how much Jared so desperately just wants to not be involved with everything that happens around him and (eventually) to him. I really like Jared as a character, and I think it's because he gives off quiet himbo vibes, and I love himbos in media. He's kind, caring, and just one of the most dense people I've ever read about. Part of it is because he's in denial, but part of it is because he's simply not the brightest like

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the first few times he met Shu he thought she was just in zombie makeup he's so dumb i love him

I'm looking forward to the next book (which I have to wait for ugh). I'm curious how the pacing is going to differ in the next book, because where we left off was... well, I don't know how much Jared can ignore the supernatural anymore.

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adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The second installment of the Trickster series brings new components, dynamics and adventure. This is a great continuation to Jared's story that brings a whole new element to the story with new complexity and interactions. I felt this one drew me in a bit more with details and happenings and I am looking forward to picking up the third.

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