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Katana of Trust: A Samurai Fantasy (The Kami Prophecy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by A.C. Ward (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars (106)

Escaping death by her father's hand was only the beginning....

Determined to prove herself to the gods, Shou will do anything to forget the journey that brought her to the island of the kami. Now is her time to rise up and take her place as the chosen one of the prophecy.

But when enemies try to destroy Shou, another human saves her. She's shocked that he bears the same mark as she. Suddenly, Shou questions everything about her history.

Teaming up with Masaru, heir to the Date clan, is her only option to uncover the truth and save herself from death. As Masaru and Shou grow closer, one thing is certain: they've been wrong about the prophecy all along. Horribly wrong.

Will Shou fight for her place among the kami or forge a path of her own?

The first book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA series based on some historical fact and full of action, mythical creatures, and adventure, all set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.

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    211 pages
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    March 15, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08TJ44XNZ
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Kami Prophecy
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,359,717 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars (106)

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A.C. Ward is a little worried that her internet search history is on some sort of watch list. For Death Daydreams, she researched serial killers, hidden rooms, death, suicide, and third-story falls. Her next work in process is only making it worse.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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4.25 Stars! This was so good! The Japanese background is delightful and nicely executed. It's a short book but despite that, Shou and Masaru were very interesting to read about and I'm very curious about Katashi and Yosuke. It's a fast paced, intriguing read and I can't wait for the 2nd book!
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  • Erin McDonough
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The plotline of the story was interesting with The Kami Prophecy. Masaru was written well and I liked how he did think things over yet, always had to deal with the pain of his birthmark that made him an outsider even though heir to his clan. Now he must journey to hopefully fulfill the prophecy on an island that only appears every ten years. The her meets the heirs to the other clans as well as Shou from the prologue and Makoto a Kami. Seeing how the events at the end play out in the next story will be something to look forward to.
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  • JD Vine
    5.0 out of 5 stars such fun mythology
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I loved reading this. I have always loved Asian mythology and this doesn’t disappoint. I am excited to read the 2nd book. Thanks for a new story to love. ~JinnaDennis
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  • Samuel Alexander
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay but underdeveloped
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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    This was a fun read. I honestly almost enjoyed it. It seemed like, after the prologue, that it was going somewhere but then it sorta didn't. I kept waiting for the story to move somewhere but didn't get that feeling of actually learning something or that 'take away from reading this' feeling.

    Firstly this story did not read anything like what I expected from the blurb. A girl struggling to prove herself who gets saved by an unlikely ally. I definitely expected her to be on some epic journey but an obstacle gets in her way thus leading to this alliance. This is not what happened, by far. Secondly, the struggle to prove herself never really took off. She's one age at the beginning of the book and the next time you see her ten years have passed and she's been struggling to prove herself worthy to the Kami but it's all in narration so this struggle isn't really felt. Also for someone so formidable, it's hard to believe she loses any of her fights. Seriously she's bad@#$. The only reason she ever gets in trouble is for the weak 'hero man saves woman' plotline, which is eye-roll inducing at best. Like why couldn't she just shine and be awesome? And for someone so set on becoming one of the gods/Kami, she is forever lamenting on how unworthy she is. When again, she clearly can hold her own. It was a wasted opportunity to have a kickn female lead who didn't need a man to save her.

    That brings me to the man. Masaru. He was not fleshed out that well at all. He apparently hates women. This wasn't dug into enough for me to be emotionally invested. His mom did stuff to him... okay... but what? So much talk about his reputation but no solid evidence to these hating women claims and the only, literally only other breathing woman besides the Kami queen in this novel, he is actually nice to. So, consider me confused. Also, the deniability plotline is unfortunate. He doesn't believe in the very real gods. Smh. It's such an overused plot device especially when he saw the vines and rocks and stuff moving of their own accord and he still was like 'noooo Kami no real'. Other than to have a reader waiting until he finally accepts this truth having him not believe didn't serve any real purpose except to string us along really.

    And the prophecy. The only thing that kept me reading, was not fully answered. What was so very wrong about the prophecy? Why wasn't this clearly explained? Why does it still seem like the intended prophecy is the actual prophecy? Where is the big epiphany mentioned in the blurb?

    The fight scenes were fun to read but they didn't really push the narrative forward. They just sorta happened. The side characters were okay but just like Masaru were not deeply fleshed out. This wasn't like a fifty-page read, it was 136. Definitely, more than enough time to dig into the characters. Flesh out the true meaning of the prophecy, and give Masaru and Shou more everything.

    It sorta read like a typical fantasy, and I kept questioning is this really Japanese other than me being told it is. It felt too familiar to really have been entrenched in a culture I'm not that familiar with so I found it odd. Some of the other reviewers who know more than me touched on this which explained why it felt off to me even though I couldn't place it.

    This story had loads of potential. Bucket loads really. But having an all-male cast, and the ever overused women can't be warriors theme, and Masaru and his hero complex killed the vibe. Like the whole 'you all can fight but no one actually wants to kill the other' vibe is so backwards. Death and underhandedness are so deeply entrenched in clan politics this made zero sense. Especially when only one of them can leave this island that only shows up every ten years, (apparently the worshipped gods don't walk the real realm like any good god should) but to the point, only one of them can leave with whatever power they came there for. He should be ready and willing to do whatever it takes and most certainly if he hates women shouldn't be claiming one under his protection.

    Lastly, there was something about the way this read that felt much more New Adult than YA but I'm fairly certain Masaru is 17 so assuming the rest are his age and no one is in that say 18 to 25 zone I kept questioning if he was the only one that age. Even Shou didn't quite read like she fit into a YA novel.

    All in all, this was an okay read. I finished it in one sitting. But the characters seemed flat, the plot didn't really lift off the page, the prophecy wasn't explained that well and somehow at the end of the book it magically had more lines to it, how convenient. And the ending, where I was expecting all things to be explained was essentially just a fight scene, it was a good one mind you, but no real answers were provided. The story just moved on to a good ending for a series. It wasn't a cliffhanger but it did set up for what's to come in book two. So nicely rounding out the end of this one and moving forward to the next in a perfectly clean way which I liked.

    Ultimately if you're looking for a decently paced, action-packed book, that is more entertaining than plot-driven this story fits all of that. But if you're trying to get actively involved in all the hints and nuances that exist in this novel they might not be fully developed enough for you to be satisfied.

    And, unrelated to this review, but I really love this cover.
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  • Chesster1
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy and culture
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    Katana of Trust is the first book in The Kami Chronicles. I picked this book as I really enjoy reading about Japanese history and culture, and as it’s a historical book I had to read it.

    This book has lot of potential in it even from the beginning it was a really fascinating read. The writing is beautifully done and easy to get addicted, can make anyone hooked for the story. The book is centered around Shou and Masaru and their developing friendship in a historical Japan, filled with folklore and mythical elements.

    The whole plot was exciting and keeps the reader busy with it. It’s a type of Young Adult historical fantasy book that’s hard to put down before finishing at once.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • RT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Trust, Understanding and Destiny
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    It is said that the Katana is the soul of the samurai. Masaru, the heir to the Date clan, carries his katana (his soul) to the island of Kami as he seeks to fulfill the prophesy and be recognized as the chosen one. Once on the island, which is only visible every 10 years, Masaru discovers he is not alone. Following a desperate departure from her homeland, Shou has been living on the island since it was last visible 10 years prior. Masaru rescues Shou from other samurai who have also arrived on the island seeking to fulfill the prophesy. Shou and Masaru become unlikely allies in their quest to stay alive and to solve the prophesy. They also seek to understand why both carry the same "mark" on their bodies. Along the way, Shou and Masaru find courage, recognize their friendship, and learn to accept help from one another. They must discover what it means to be "the chosen one" and whether or not the answers lie in their destinies. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • RA
    1.0 out of 5 stars Bien
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 20, 2024
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    La verdad solo lo compré por el stuff your kindle pero dudo mucho leerlo
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