Sorry y'all, I'm just super gay

Here it is---the full lineup of Queen's Thief protagonists. Working on this piece meant so much to me, even more so because I was getting feedback directly from Megan on what she wanted these characters to look like. That said, plenty of my own style snuck in (see: Kamet's freckles), and knowing MWT's record of letting her readers figure things out for themselves, I hope these "official" designs don't dissuade anyone from bringing their own interpretation to these characters. There are so many stunning artists and creators in this fandom, and it's the spectrum of styles and designs and depictions that have brought this series so much vibrant life for over two decades.

Gen, after all, would want to keep people guessing.

I'm humbled to have been asked to do this illustration, and I can't wait to see the outpouring of creativity Return of the Thief brings. Be blessed in your endeavors.

1. "You're better than I am." Damen couldn't help his amused breath of reaction to that, or the long, scrolling look from Laurent's head to his toes and back again, which was probably a little insulting. But really.

He's such a dickkkk alsjdjisjd I'm completely obsessed with him. He says and does so many drop dead funny things, especially in book one, it was nearly impossible to narrow this down to only five moments.

2. Damen, seeing Laurent in the horse's path, appraising the situation like a mathematical problem, took a handful of the fabric at the back of Laurent's jacket and pulled him hard out of the way.

The mental image of Damen effortlessly yanking Laurent around like a kitten by the scruff of its neck has provided me endless delight. And the offhand competence too.....chef kiss. Sexy.

3. More sound on the stairs, the clatter of several urgent footsteps. Jord turned. Guymar and another of the soldiers were coming to the section he had ordered cleared. Damen passed a hand over his face. Everyone in the fort was coming to the section he had ordered cleared.

Please he just wants to kiss his man some more but people keep coming to the section he had ordered cleared!!!!

4. Lazar, emerging from under the wagon with a smudge on his cheek, pronounced it a broken axel. Damen, who as a prince of the blood did not excel at wagon repairs, nodded knowledgeably, and ordered his men to fix it.

I would never ever suggest that Damen is dumb because he's not but him pretending to know more than he does just to preserve his dignity. DUMB!!!!!

5. The guard turned towards the Akielon voice, and Lamen smiled at him, an easy smile full of his good nature, his tousled curls, and the relaxed temperament of his southern Akielon birth. He had a dimple in his left cheek. Charls watched the guard unwinch a fraction.

I owe Pacat a lifetime of fruit baskets for choosing to include this, the most important passage in all the books, in The Adventures of Charls. An outsider POV on Damen was so necessary and validating. Like shit, maybe I'm in love with him too.

Had a funny little idea for a short story about a man commissioning a fake portrait and then I got emotional about it. “Lost Lenore” is the short story that came from that idea heh Lost Lenore The shadow of Lord Sterling’s late wife looms large over the lively atmosphere at Hartley House. But Hartley House is shaken up when one of its master’s numerous guests starts asking unwelcome questions. [Read Here]