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An Unwitting Trickster: YA contemporary mythology (Trickstering Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kai Strand (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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When his mundane life is upended, a Trickster discovers a long-forgotten past. Will he survive long enough to claim his hereditary throne?

Luke doesn’t know why he pulls pranks. And when a long-lost brother shows up to reveal Luke’s a god meant to rule a planet, he starts to wonder who he truly is. But his desperate search for answers is fraught with dead ends and only unearths more questions.

Stuck between his mundane past and a hopeful future, Luke is forced into hiding when interplanetary soldiers attack. The isolation from his newfound family intensifies his anxiety. His unexpected future is in limbo and any quest for answers could prove deadly.

Luke is meant to rule a planet, but can he claim the throne before he’s killed?

An Unwitting Trickster is a thrilling modern day YA mythology. If you like your main characters with a little snark, if you enjoy adventure and plot twists, then you’ll love the first book in Kai Strand’s newest series.

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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Trickstering
  2. Print length
    203 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    June 8, 2021
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. File size
    3714 KB
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  9. Word Wise
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B091NJT6HK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 8, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3714 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 203 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Kai Strand

Kai Strand

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Thanks for your interest in my books and me. I love talking books with readers and hope you’ll share your thoughts on my books by leaving a review and/or dropping me an email. It’s easiest to get a hold of me through my website. Perhaps you clicked on my bio to find out things about me, such as I hate to handle raw meat, I’m a wife and mother of four, a compulsive walker, and a Mozart fangirl. But since you stopped by, what I really want you to know is that I love that you read. Readers are smart, quick-witted, and usually good conversationalists—even if it’s only in their head. Introverts unite!

I write middle grade fiction because those are the most formative years of our lives. It’s when we are trying to claim our freedom, while still being restricted by rules. The things we learn in books can give us the skills to navigate that maze. I write young adult fiction because there are no limits to what message I share or how I share it. Plus young adult readers are some of the most passionate readers out there. I heart YA readers.

If you’d like an image of me as a writer, go ahead and picture me with my laptop in a quaint bookshop café, fingers flying over the keys while the words pour out of my fingertips. It’s much better than the real image of me in my pajamas with coffee breath, sinking into the me-sized crater in the couch, grumbling at my laptop when the words don’t come. Happy reading!

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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12 global ratings

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mythology, romance, and adventure. What’s not to like?
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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If you enjoy mythology mixed with a little romance and some adventure, this is a book you should add to you list and read.

Luke, an immortal trickster with memory loss, is living the teenaged life and playing pranks. When his brother shows up, Luke starts down a journey to find out who he really is. Along the way, Luke undergoes an amazing transformation from unlikeable to the reluctant hero you want to win.

With an amazing cast of supporting characters, this is a book you don’t want to miss.
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Jasmine
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
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This is such a fun story. It's got fantasy and mythology all rolled into one. Luke reminds me a bit of Loki (and I'm a huge Loki fan), so that made me love the story even more. And that ending... I can't wait for the next one!
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Our Town Books
4.0 out of 5 stars trick and a treat...
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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An enjoyable read. The tricks remind me of a few people I know:)
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Denice Hughes Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Teen Alien
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
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This is well-written with an engaging story. The world of an alien with fading memories inside a teen's body is exciting. I recommend this book to any reader who enjoys how a thoroughly unlikable hero can change. A great first book in a series I hope continues.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun read
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
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Trickster stories are always great fun and very clever, and I really enjoyed this one. Fabulous.
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Rose K
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
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Luke is the bad boy/trickster you can't help loving. Kai Strand has created a fantastic new story of fantasy, romance, action, and mystery. I can't wait to read what happens next for Luke in her next book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
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I enjoyed it. Normally not my cup of tea, but this was great
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Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Page-Turning Mash Up
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
The first book in the Trickster Series, An Unwitting Trickster, by Kai Strand is as fun mash-up of different genres that totally work together. First and foremost it's got a heavy dose of mythology in Luke's backstory, one he's largely forgotten, as he's been an immortal trickster among humans for so long. There's also a layered love story, a touch of mystery, and a lot of action. A page-turning read with a satisfying ending that will also get you excited for the next book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 4 and a half stars as 2 little niggles that annoyed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2021
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Kai Strand is an author who has the ability to weave a story in a beautiful way that just flows and she is able to create characters that draw you in to the story and make you root for or against them. This book had a great story that worked perfectly as it was unique and despite being very much fantasy based it made a lot of sense. The author is able to create perfect worlds and visuals but during the story mentions how a character looks like a character from a comic franchise and for me there is no need to do this and it is a little bit lazy and frustrating but despite that I really did enjoy the book. The other thing that somewhat annoyed was the very end of the book which I won't spoil but even with this it is only a half mark off.
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