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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
I received this as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for giving me access.
This is technically not the release day for Jack of Thorns. This is a reprint/revamp of the cover. Jack of Thorns originally came out in 2016.
With that being said, I am a huge fan of the cover change. As someone that judges books by their cover (I know, I'm trying not to) this one drew me in. The original cover would have sent me away as I am not a fan of romance, and it screamed romance.
You might be thinking, If you are not a fan of romance, then why did you read this book? The answer is simple. I am trying to branch out and read genres outside my comfort zone.
At first I thought the story to be slow and there are some editing errors that even I noticed. But as the story progressed, I found myself being drawn, in curious to learn more about the characters. So much so, that I will continue to read the rest of the series.
If you are a fan of smut, contrary to what the synopsis gives hint to, there is absolutely no sex. Maybe 2-3 kisses. There is definitely sexual tension and mention of past sexual encounters, but nothing that will satisfy someones hunger for more.
This is technically not the release day for Jack of Thorns. This is a reprint/revamp of the cover. Jack of Thorns originally came out in 2016.
With that being said, I am a huge fan of the cover change. As someone that judges books by their cover (I know, I'm trying not to) this one drew me in. The original cover would have sent me away as I am not a fan of romance, and it screamed romance.
You might be thinking, If you are not a fan of romance, then why did you read this book? The answer is simple. I am trying to branch out and read genres outside my comfort zone.
At first I thought the story to be slow and there are some editing errors that even I noticed. But as the story progressed, I found myself being drawn, in curious to learn more about the characters. So much so, that I will continue to read the rest of the series.
If you are a fan of smut, contrary to what the synopsis gives hint to, there is absolutely no sex. Maybe 2-3 kisses. There is definitely sexual tension and mention of past sexual encounters, but nothing that will satisfy someones hunger for more.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I was supposed to read an ARC of this but RL(real life) intervened and I ended up buying a copy. I am so glad I did! I am now a stalker, eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
Some have lamented the lack of sex in the story but I can't say I missed it at all and if Laurence and Quentin had got it together it would have totally ruined the story. I thought Dan may have pushed Laurence but thankfully that didn't happen.
The story revolves around Laurence, a practicing pagan florist and ex- addict and Quentin d'Arcy the Earl of Banbury, who seems to be hiding from his father and the world. The two meet and feel a tenuous bond between them. Laurence has somehow managed to summon a "God" , Jack, who needs Laurence to have sex to feed him. At first Jack seems quite friendly but that changes quite quickly. Both Laurence and Quentin have paranormal powers but aren't aware of how strong or what they exactly are. Together they defeat Jack but what has Laurence foreseen in his dream? What part will Quentin's past play in their future? and will the two of them finally get together? Hopefully all will be revealed in future books.
5 stars
Some have lamented the lack of sex in the story but I can't say I missed it at all and if Laurence and Quentin had got it together it would have totally ruined the story. I thought Dan may have pushed Laurence but thankfully that didn't happen.
The story revolves around Laurence, a practicing pagan florist and ex- addict and Quentin d'Arcy the Earl of Banbury, who seems to be hiding from his father and the world. The two meet and feel a tenuous bond between them. Laurence has somehow managed to summon a "God" , Jack, who needs Laurence to have sex to feed him. At first Jack seems quite friendly but that changes quite quickly. Both Laurence and Quentin have paranormal powers but aren't aware of how strong or what they exactly are. Together they defeat Jack but what has Laurence foreseen in his dream? What part will Quentin's past play in their future? and will the two of them finally get together? Hopefully all will be revealed in future books.
5 stars
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
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
This is likeable. I didn't really connect with the story or the characters, but it held my attention and it was no hardship to read through to the end. The world-building was a little thin, and I would have liked more information on the psychic powers and how all that worked. There's almost too many unanswered questions here, and Quentin is a big mystery--he's a likeable mystery and if I read the sequel it will be because I want to know more about Quentin. It's a longer novel and, at times, it really felt long; it definitely could have been tightened up a little. This was entertaining enough, but I don't know yet if I want to continue with the series.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. It made a fun summer read for me and I look forward to reading the next book in the Inheritance series.
This was a fun read, especially once I got a bit further into it. The blend of paranormal and old gods is somewhat unique. Lawrence is a nicely complex character, a man with odd inherited talents, and a great mother who is nonetheless very reticent, failing to tell him things he really needs to know. His potential that is starting to unfold scares him, and his addiction history is both a source of shame and a siren call he fights every day.
Lawrence works in his mother's flower shop, where their shared talent for growing and healing plants brings both satisfaction and a competitive edge for their business. But Lawrence seems like a man waiting for his life to make sense. He indulges in meaningless sex, smokes pot so he won't do the hard stuff, and wonders who he's meant to be.
Quentin is harder to get a handle on. His history is revealed more in hints than memories. He had a breakdown with psychic components at his mother's funeral. He hates and fears his father. He's wealthy and travels place to place, but yet he's cut off from his family and inheritance somehow. And he is cool, traumatized, and very oddly innocent. Or perhaps emotionally damaged to where he can't understand the obvious in personal responses. He has been isolated from mainstream media, to where he doesn't even own a cell phone, and he takes his piano with him on each move. Quentin is fascinating, broken, a little unbelievable, but fun to watch being pulled into Lawrence's world.
If I had an issue with this story, it was Quentin. As much as I liked him, he sometimes felt two-dimensional and unreal. I didn't see the human depths I expected, or the complexity as he cycled through his issues, and his drinking felt brought up and then dropped. His innocence sometimes seemed forced, although I could tell myself he was so traumatized that he pretended even to himself to not recognize anything related to attraction, or sex, or his own personal history. I did really like the way his powers went outside his control. It was cool to have a paranormal where a character had that much ignorance and ambivalence and risk in the use of his own abilities. I wasn't entirely sure what these two saw in each other, but in a paranormal, a hint of love at first sight isn't a deal-breaker.
The relationship is the definition of slow burn - basically no sex - and one of the best things about Lawrence is his unwillingness to push Quentin. The action is fun, with some dramatic moments. The ending is a solid resting place, but barely HFN. I did immediately pick up the next one.
Lawrence works in his mother's flower shop, where their shared talent for growing and healing plants brings both satisfaction and a competitive edge for their business. But Lawrence seems like a man waiting for his life to make sense. He indulges in meaningless sex, smokes pot so he won't do the hard stuff, and wonders who he's meant to be.
Quentin is harder to get a handle on. His history is revealed more in hints than memories. He had a breakdown with psychic components at his mother's funeral. He hates and fears his father. He's wealthy and travels place to place, but yet he's cut off from his family and inheritance somehow. And he is cool, traumatized, and very oddly innocent. Or perhaps emotionally damaged to where he can't understand the obvious in personal responses. He has been isolated from mainstream media, to where he doesn't even own a cell phone, and he takes his piano with him on each move. Quentin is fascinating, broken, a little unbelievable, but fun to watch being pulled into Lawrence's world.
If I had an issue with this story, it was Quentin. As much as I liked him, he sometimes felt two-dimensional and unreal. I didn't see the human depths I expected, or the complexity as he cycled through his issues, and his drinking felt brought up and then dropped. His innocence sometimes seemed forced, although I could tell myself he was so traumatized that he pretended even to himself to not recognize anything related to attraction, or sex, or his own personal history. I did really like the way his powers went outside his control. It was cool to have a paranormal where a character had that much ignorance and ambivalence and risk in the use of his own abilities. I wasn't entirely sure what these two saw in each other, but in a paranormal, a hint of love at first sight isn't a deal-breaker.
The relationship is the definition of slow burn - basically no sex - and one of the best things about Lawrence is his unwillingness to push Quentin. The action is fun, with some dramatic moments. The ending is a solid resting place, but barely HFN. I did immediately pick up the next one.