So, confession, I’m a little embarrassed by how long it took to get to #JackOfThorns. I met the author at #Yalc a couple of years ago and they were really nice, we had a good chat and they were kind enough to sign my copy. I went home super stoked to read it….
A photo of the front cover of A.K Faulkner’s Jack of Thorns novel. The cover is moody and atmospheric with the stark white title standing out against spiky foliage. In the center of the page is a sword, entangled in roses and thorns.
Book #16 of the #BookJourney is complete! We’ve finished #JackOfThorns by #AKFaulkner with magic, mystery, gods and a queer love story haunted by an uncomfortable antagonist named Jack. #BookRecs #Fantasy
I’ll keep “live reacting” to the book I’m currently reading here just incase #booksky is interested. I’ll keep it as spoiler free as possible. But if you happen to be on the Ravensword Press Discord I’ll be talking about it there too. (As I have been encouraged to do.) #livereact #jackofthorns 💙📚
@poopraven.bsky.social - I just got to the pre-party portion where Quentin gets cleaned up for the Valentine’s party.
All I want to do is give that young man a hug and … well … eviscerate anyone that hurt him (and probably send him to a therapist).
#jackofthorns #bookthoughts 💙📚
A page from Jack of Thorns by AK Faulkner on an e-reader. A portion of the text is highlighted.
This is gold, @poopraven.bsky.social - I don’t highlight much, if at all, reading fiction. But this response. Worth it. #booksky #lgbtquia+ #reading #jackofthorns
No one, absolutely no one:
Laurence: Time is the ultimate apex predator
#Inheritance #JackOfThorns
![The Gru meme where Gru is excitedly showing a plan in the first two panels, then realizes a flaw when he looks at the final step of the plan, which is written twice.
1. Take Quentin to Myriam’s Farm
2. Let the white-furred dog jump all over his suit
3. Watch Quentin tussle with and coo over the dog [this line is repeated as Gru looks sad/confused in the final panel]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lyhaxthjezcea3a75kgowvas/bafkreihhlbnt64ql43xeue2pe4nhj4jdberx4hn6joiiunab2jnfvx2fl4)
The Gru meme where Gru is excitedly showing a plan in the first two panels, then realizes a flaw when he looks at the final step of the plan, which is written twice. 1. Take Quentin to Myriam’s Farm 2. Let the white-furred dog jump all over his suit 3. Watch Quentin tussle with and coo over the dog [this line is repeated as Gru looks sad/confused in the final panel]
Laurence has a very mild prank to play on Quentin. #Inheritance #JackOfThorns 💙📚
The front of the “Oops, all berries” cereal box, edited to say “Oops, all entrails” instead, labeled below as “Laurence’s Inner Monologue.”
Laurence has no idea why the idea of pulling out the entrails of his enemies seems like it will solve everything. It won’t. Probably. Maybe? #Inheritance #JackOfThorns 💙📚
The Dril candles meme, changed to reference events in Jack of Thorns by A.K. Faulkner. Text reads: Quentin Food $200 Data $150 Rent $800 CAB FARES: $6000 Utility $150 Someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my wealth manager is angry
Yes, Quentin does have to take that many taxis to see Laurence, what else would he do? #Inheritance #JackOfThorns 💙📚
The Homer Simpson meme where Homer is slowly disappearing into a hedge until only his eyes and nose are visible. The caption reads: “Quentin during mysterious wind event”
Panic attack? What panic attack. Telekinesis? What nonsense dear boy! #Inheritance #JackOfThorns
The butterfly meme where someone is confused about how a thing works. The person is labeled “Laurence”, the butterfly is labeled “Earl of Banbury” and the caption reads “Is this a future king?”
Laurence doesn’t know how British titles work. #Inheritance #JackOfThorns 💙📚
