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Jack of Thorns (Inheritance, #1)

Amelia Faulkner

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Nov 24, 2016 Mandapanda rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

4.5 stars. Loved it! One of those books where I was glued to the pages from just a few paragraphs in. I was so impressed with the way it starts out as a contemporary romance and bit by bit the little holes in the story are filled with magic. Both the characters are appealing and complex. The slow-burn romance is torture! (the good kind) There's mystery and some sadness in their backstories and all the questions are only partly resolved at the end. Great writing and great story. I've already star ...more

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May 30, 2016 Tamara rated it liked it · review of another edition

I received this ARC for a honest review. I really excited to read this book. Very rarely do I read a m/m paranormal romance book that is not focus on shifters (mostly werewolves) or vampires. So, I liked this book. I didn't love it but I think there is potential for the series.

The Good
- The MCs were not werewolves, vampires, and/or a ghost lover. I know I said this in the first paragraph but this is important.
- Laurence and his mom. They were awesome. I kinda wish this wasn't a paranormal roman ...more

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Dec 30, 2016 Kelly (Maybedog) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: where-grr-mine, what-lgbtqia, how-series, what-modern-fantasy, what-male-protagonist, what-religion, what-mystery, what-suspense-thriller-action, how-ebook, what-substance-abuse

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This was so wonderfully unpredictable.

God I hate the word pussy but go him for bisexuality championing.

His mom isn't doing him any favors by enabling him but I guess it has to do with her gift.

I love Quentin's analysis of things like the whiskey and Lizcht. I love how the narration sounds from his POV.

This was quite funny at times:

Laurence’s question was impertinent in the extreme, but he came from a country where that sort of thing was considered acceptable. He wasn’t to be blame