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  • Sword of Compassion: A Samurai Fantasy (The Kami Prophecy Book 2)

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Sword of Compassion: A Samurai Fantasy (The Kami Prophecy Book 2) Kindle Edition

by A.C. Ward (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (18)

He protects her.
His mother wants her dead....

Living in the human world is difficult for Shou. She wants nothing more than to remain in the life she is building with Marasu, heir to the Date clan. Shou's feelings grow beyond just the need to repay him for all he’s done for her. But like the kami that she knows so well, power struggles exist among the humans. Crossing Lady Date is a grave mistake.

With the secret of her lineage at risk, Shou must rid herself of her disguise to survive her vindictive family's next attempt on her life. Doing so is harder than she ever imagined. Now, it's up to Shou to battle the politics of the human world. But will she prevail when the gods also throw another deadly challenge her way?

The second book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA fantasy set in a world based on feudal Japan.

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  1. Book 2 of 6
    The Kami Prophecy
  2. Print length
    199 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    April 15, 2021
  6. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  7. File size
    1.4 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08X468V35
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 199 pages
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  • Book 2 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Kami Prophecy
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,111,746 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (18)

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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.

A.C. lives with her husband, daughter, and various pets – dog, cat, gecko, fish, and tarantula. When she’s not writing she’s watching Netflix or rereading her favorite manga. She’d love to hear from her fans. You can contact her at wardabooks@gmail.com.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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An excellent sequel!
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An excellent sequel!
4.5 An excellent sequel! Sword of Compassion picks up pretty much where Katana of Trust left off, skipping what would have been unexciting traveling scenes. It starts with Masaru, Shou and Katashi arriving at the Date Palace where things quickly go awry. I really enjoyed getting to see Shou's bond with Masaru grow stronger while they face both mystical troubles with the Kami and more earthly problems such as attraction and familial discord. The prophecy is always there, driving the overall plot and it finally reveals the meaning of the 2nd verse and gives a peek at the 3rd. The Japanese inspiration is just as enjoyable in this book as in the 1st and once again, I'm surprised at the amount of world-building that occurs in such a short book. I've been left with questions and burning suspicions so I can't wait for the 3rd book!
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  • Sam Glasbrenner
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent sequel!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    4.5

    An excellent sequel! Sword of Compassion picks up pretty much where Katana of Trust left off, skipping what would have been unexciting traveling scenes. It starts with Masaru, Shou and Katashi arriving at the Date Palace where things quickly go awry.

    I really enjoyed getting to see Shou's bond with Masaru grow stronger while they face both mystical troubles with the Kami and more earthly problems such as attraction and familial discord. The prophecy is always there, driving the overall plot and it finally reveals the meaning of the 2nd verse and gives a peek at the 3rd.

    The Japanese inspiration is just as enjoyable in this book as in the 1st and once again, I'm surprised at the amount of world-building that occurs in such a short book. I've been left with questions and burning suspicions so I can't wait for the 3rd book!
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    Sam Glasbrenner
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    An excellent sequel!

    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021
    4.5

    An excellent sequel! Sword of Compassion picks up pretty much where Katana of Trust left off, skipping what would have been unexciting traveling scenes. It starts with Masaru, Shou and Katashi arriving at the Date Palace where things quickly go awry.

    I really enjoyed getting to see Shou's bond with Masaru grow stronger while they face both mystical troubles with the Kami and more earthly problems such as attraction and familial discord. The prophecy is always there, driving the overall plot and it finally reveals the meaning of the 2nd verse and gives a peek at the 3rd.

    The Japanese inspiration is just as enjoyable in this book as in the 1st and once again, I'm surprised at the amount of world-building that occurs in such a short book. I've been left with questions and burning suspicions so I can't wait for the 3rd book!
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  • Marjorie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Desperately Seeking Family
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    When Marasu decided to bring Shou home as his page, you knew things were going to get complicated, and they did! In so many ways! The prophesy almost seemed to take a back seat to the focus on relationships in the Date court - alliances, frienships, enemies. The harshness between Masaru and his mother, the tenderness between Masaru and Shou. The tension between Katashi and Shou, the political dance the families are all part of. The action waited until the end, but when it came it was an explosion of all the various plans, traps, and schemes built through the story and added yet more intrigue to the tale.

    As with the first book, the cultural elements felt more European than Japanese to me, to the point where I was jolted out of the story at a few points with the mention of Japanese things. That said, this is a fantasy, not historical fiction, and definitely follows its own rules. Complex world that lures you into complacency with its seeming familiarity, then throws in a twist. Should did feel a touch OK at times, but it is explained.

    This is the second book in the Kami Prophesy series and it is a series that should be read in order. This book does contain critical I go from book 1, but better to read in order. Each book has a full plot arc, no cliff hanger or stopping mid scene, but the conflict for the next book is introduced as a hint of what is to come. This is an honest and voluntary review of an ARC.
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  • Chesster1
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second part of a fascinating story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    Sword of Compassion is the second in series of The Kami Prophecy. As I enjoyed the first part, I was happy to get to read the next one.

    It continues the journey of Shou and Masaru, and also we meet with new characters. It has the right amount of fantasy and bonding relationships.

    This book was as interesting and exciting as the first part, and I was really looking forward to read more and more of this fantasy novel packed with Japanese mythology and culture.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Christina
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    This series keeps getting better. Go read it
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  • Jnel
    4.0 out of 5 stars 2nd book as great as the 1st
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    I enjoyed this second book as much as the first! I know it's a good book when I think about the characters long after I've finished reading about them. I also know it's a good book when I can't make myself stop reading long enough to get to bed on time.
    If the relationship dynamics are a bit predictable.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • A. M. Aliano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, murder, intrigue, spies, and romance. Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    This is the second book of the Kami Prophecy. I found the second book better than the first. There was more elements to the plot, more characters brought in, yet the reader could easily keep track of who was who and what their place in the story is.

    A fair amount of the book had to do with the primary character, Shou, assimilating into the Daimyo’s household disguised as Masaru’s page. This is a huge change for her from her life on the island. The hardest part for her was sticking to all the rules especially of etiquette as most of them seemed arbitrary.

    The scenes in this second book are action-packed although there are some reflective scenes as well. Also, there seems to be romance brewing between Masaru and Shou, Katashi and Shou, and what are the feelings of the Tenga towards Shou? He insists he’s not her friend...but, they’ve known each other for ten years on the island and Shou always felt he was her friend.

    The author has brought in quite a bit of intrigue that will keep the reader on their toes. All in all an enjoyable read. I look forward to Book 3.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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