I just want to let everyone here know first that I’m going to be running a Promotion on my Sophmore release on Amazon. The Sword You Left Behind will be dis ounted for 7 days starting at $0.99 and going back up to $9.99. It will start on 08/17/2025 at 08000 hours or 8AM PST and end at the same time on 08/24/2025.
Nikki DeKeuster
5.0 out of 5 stars Gives me the Tarantulas in the best way! 😉
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025 A heartfelt and deeply personal collection that takes readers on an emotional journey from darkness into light, navigating grief, love, and the search for belonging with unflinching honesty. Jordan Francis weaves raw emotions through vivid imagery and poignant reflections.
What makes this collection truly clever is how he guides readers from darker moments toward hope and healing. Standout poems like “Not Butterflies But Tarantulas” offer a unique take on romantic clichés with macabre imagery that is both witty and deeply relatable. My favorite of the pack.
“Meeting Family,” shines as a beacon of hope, exploring the joy of forging new connections and celebrating chosen family. It hits close to home and embodies the collection’s ultimate message of resilience, offering solace to readers who may feel estranged from their own roots while demonstrating how trust can be rebuilt and new bonds formed.
A beautifully written book of poetry that is brimming with soul on every page. For those going through dark times it offers solace without condescension and that is a gift.
Highly recommended!
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