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Jack of Thorns

A.K. Faulkner

3.67 AVERAGE

kiramillie's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH

I could feel myself getting further into a slump so I didn’t want to force myself and then not want to read anything!

taratore's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This dark urban fantasy hooks you with its complex characters and serious themes like addiction and manipulation. Faulkner skilfully balances Laurence’s inner struggles with his relationships, making everything feel real.

Laurence’s journey into growing and learning more about himself and his connection to the eerie Jack are fascinating, and his mom adds a nice touch of warmth. However, Quentin, while interesting, feels less engaging.

The setting isn’t very memorable, but the emotional depth and chilling moments are striking, similar to The Magicians.

Overall, this first book is a strong start to the series, and I can’t wait to read the next one!

Originally reviewed on SFF Insiders.

coltostallion's review against another edition

2.0

This was a weird one for me. The premise is interesting but it ends up a little off-the-wall. The way Branbury speaks was just... strange. The lack of communication was frustrating and the dialog that did exist was... soap opery.

tmlore's review against another edition

5.0

Phenomenal isn’t a good enough term to describe this book!

Un-put-downable!!! From the story itself, to the wonderful grammar!!! Just fantastic!!! The romance, the mystery, the intrigue… there is so much to love about this book I can barely put it into words. AK Faulkner is a writer that has been added to my auto purchase list! Anything they write will be a part of my library! I will devour every word, as One should do!