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Misfit Mage: Fledgling God: book 1 Kindle Edition

by Michael Taggart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 2,139 ratings

Book 1 of 5: Fledgling God

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He went searching for a fresh start. He didn’t expect to find unusual friends, fierce enemies, and primal powers.

Jason thought that it was the end of his life after being hunted and attacked by a band of ruthless thugs. Instead, he tapped into the source of creation and emerged from his Death Experience with magical powers.

As a new mage, Jason finds himself part of a wonderful - and dangerous - new supernatural world. He also finds himself in the middle of a mage war as he becomes part of an unlikely group of protectors who are defending a mystical mansion from those who want to destroy it.

Jason has little power, and the band of misfits are on the losing side, until he discovers he can see and manipulate magic at a remarkable level. What he detects begins his journey into discovering how his new powers really work, and just might be the edge that they need to survive.

If you like witty dialogue, diverse characters, magic that feels real, and intense action, then you will love this LGBTQ urban fantasy. Buy Misfit Mage today and step into a new enchanted world.

Note: Jason, the main character, is gay. Also, some readers have noted the first part of the book where Jason is running for his life is intense. This series is a grand adventure, but the hero gets knocked down hard before he figures out his new supernatural world.

Such a fun, easy read that just grabs you and sucks you in for the most amazing, humorous, thrilling and, yes, magical ride. Loved the pace, the characters, and the spin on magic. - RichKoNYC

This book gave me so much more than I could have anticipated. The magic usage is creative. The characters are distinct. It manages to be a beautiful wrapping of intensity and comedy that keeps the reader utterly engaged. - vulcanivy

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07R8LPLYN
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 4th edition (April 26, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3849 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 383 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #115,345 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #18 in LGBTQ+ Anthologies & Collections
- #803 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #916 in Urban Fantasy (Kindle Store)

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My first career was a gunslinger.

At 10 years old I learned everything I needed to know from Louis L'Amour, and after rigorous practice in front of my bedroom mirror, I was ready to take on the bad guys. Later, I became a spy after reading some Tom Clancy and learned all the secrets available from living in a small trailer.

I finally found my true calling when I became a White Wizard and saved Middle Earth. Gandalf took me on as his apprentice and we had many adventures together. I rubbed elbows with Harry Dresden and the Iron Druid, but I always wanted to make my own world.

Finally, Jason, a down on his luck poker player with mage potential showed up, and together we created a whole new supernatural world based in Louisville Kentucky. Now I have the best job of all. I tell stories about the plucky band of adventurers and the strange and wonderful house they inhabit.

It’s a good life and fun times!

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Rich

Great beginning to the series!

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024

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I loved this book, it can be a little dark (looking at you chapter 2) but so can life (if chapter 2 starts to get to you you can skip it without missing TOO much. I have read the series as it stands now (4 books) about 7 times and can't wait for books 5-?. The mature scenes are generally light and fluffy but they are not overdone. It makes me laugh more than any other author except one and I think they are about tied. Jason's magic is so awesome, I wish I had his ability! (Heck, I wish I had any magic) There are so many characters to love, between a strong female leader of the House, aMountain Troll, an Incubus, an awesome sonic-mage granny and cuddly feline friends I doubt I would ever leave the House if I were in Jason's shoes. There are regular human mages too but we don't care much for them and their Might makes Right attitude. Before I start giving spoilers I will end this with one final note: Read this book and you will be hooked!

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Magic, Cute Kittens, and Ass Blasters. What More Do You Need?

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020

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I really loved this book! The author has quite the imagination and it especially showed in how the main character would use his magic, which I think was my favorite thing about the book. The characters are well fleshed out and relatable. Powerful but not without vulnerability. I did take off a star for the ending. I'm sorry to be one of those people but cliff hangers like this, to someone like me, are the worst. If I could immediately buy the second book then maybe I'd feel less mad about it. But I can't. So I am.

The world building and especially the attention to detail regarding the magical theory of said world, is well done, very detailed. I will say that, if that isn't your thing, if you prefer a ton of action and little world building then maybe this isn't the story for you. However, there definitely IS plenty of action! I can't wait for the second part to this story!

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Lacie aka Stormy

I can’t believe I hadn’t read this series yet!

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024

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This is my favorite type of book series so it’s shocking that I hadn’t read it yet. But hey, on the bright side, now I have something awesome to read.

This book made me laugh a lot but it also made me cry. Jason was such a relatable character for me. Also, did I mention the book was hilarious? Jason’s magic was so damned cool. I’m really looking forward to the next book!

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Really funny, interesting world building, adorable characters

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021

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I really enjoyed this book! The first couple chapters threw me for a loop because of how unconventional they were, but it was so entertaining that I couldn’t put the book down until chapter 4. It may not be a literary masterpiece, but it was exactly what I needed to get out of a slump.
The characters were really entertaining and relatable. Sometimes I got a bit of a Dresden Files vibe from the constant stream of sarcasm and witty comebacks.
The world building was really well done! It was super interesting to learn about the House and how the magic of this world works, and it was done in such a way I kept getting ideas for crafts, stories, and even video game tactics that I could use on my own! 😅
I really recommend this book to anyone who loves modern fantasy with an emphasis on the technical aspects of magic, or anyone who is looking for a funny story that still puts the characters in tough situations. If nothing else, I would recommend this book just for the fondness I developed for Jason’s adorable little people and their quirks.... also the cats🥰

I really loved this writing style. After reading so much, fantasy books can seem almost predictable, but this was unconventional enough to keep me fascinated with the entire story—from plot to characters to setting mechanics. I hope the author keeps this up!

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ALD

Fun and creative book; could have used a little better copy-editing

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2019

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This is an enjoyable fantasy tale with interesting world-building. The protagonist's approach to working magic is unusual both in-story and among fantasy literature, making for both an interesting plot and a good excuse to establish for the reader what "normal" magic use in the book's world (and even the "normal" magic of the book's world promises a wide variety of magical abilities among various characters with a lot of scope for interesting storytelling). I look forward to seeing more exploration of that in further books!

A word of warning regarding the content: The description mentions that the book would be "R-rated" if it were a movie, but doesn't specify for what aspects. Since it's paired with the note that the protagonist is gay, I was expecting the racy/sexual content. I was *not* expecting the detailed description of someone being beaten and tortured very early in the book. The violence is plot-relevant, and the specifics of the resulting injuries are, too, so there's a reason for somewhat graphic descriptions, but be forewarned.

The copy-editing of the book left something to desired. There were quite a few points where it was clear that the wrong word or name had been used. I think in all cases it was easy to figure out from context what the correct word/name was, but it was jarring and detracted from the reading experience.

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Jennifer C.

Introspective and enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021

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I have read a lot of different kinds of books with magical systems and thus was is truly unique. From the way a person becomes a mage (I don't know if I would want to become one) to how the magic is used, the magical system was unique. I especially loved the little cartoon characters our MC used - I think the little granny is my favorite.

There was also a lot - A LOT - of introspection in this book. It was almost as if the characters were in therapy, even though we never saw the sessions, in order to get them in touch with their feelings. Normally, this annoys me because it slows down the story. However, it was done well here. It seemed like every time I was about to reach my introspection limit, it stopped and shifted to something else. At the same time, the introspection that did happen was purposeful. Because it was necessary for the characters to work their magic, it didn't reach the point of annoyance for me.

Finally, there's Bermuda Moses. Who doesn't love a feisty kitten that throws itself at the bad guys trying to hurt their human? Bermuda Moses is my hero.

After that ending, I am definitely looking forward to reading book 2.

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David D.

A wonderful magical adventure with some very inventive and refreshing approaches to the genre!

Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2023

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Such a great read! A young gay man discovers he has magic, and uses his inventive mind to figure out how it works! A richly-imagined world with great characters and such an insightful voice!

What stands out with this series is that our hero Jason used his inventive, methodical mind to try to figure out how his magic works, and invent new ways of using it, while he figures out the strange and unexpected magical world he never noticed before!

This book begins with a fun raunchy chase scene, which I really enjoyed, and so I let my guard down and really embraced the character and the book. What follows is an experience both our hero Jason, and I the reader, found quite traumatic! Normally I skip horrific details when I encounter them in books, but that's a lot harder when you are listening to the audiobook!

Not being a Stephen King fan, I still find that section difficult, so I have skipped thru it on subsequent re-reads!

When I read the book 2 in the series (Melee Mage), I finally learned I could trust the author. He only puts our characters in mortal danger to give them an opportunity to learn how to accept their new circumstances, and then learn how to make those new circumstances better! It's a great lesson, and Michael Taggart teaches it very well!

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I've re-read the entire series at least 5 times since I first discovered them in 2021! I'm a big Michael Taggart fan, and can't wait for the next books in the series!

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Minha série favorita até agora!

Reviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2022

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Bermuda Moses, Penny, Jason e todos os outros personagens são tão legais. Eu me acostumei a ler livros que seguem um padrão e por causa disso ficaram muito previsíveis e chatos, por isso estou muito feliz de ter encontrado este livro.
Não segue um padrão específico em que você pode determinar o que vai acontecer e quando vai acontecer. Muito obrigado por este livro, é um tesouro precioso.

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O.L.D.

Better than I thought it would be

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2022

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I'm not a guy and I'm not gay so I didn't think I would appreciate this one very much but I rather liked the blurb and decided to give it a try. The writing quality was decent enough but the plot was brilliant with lots of twists and turns that took the story in directions that I didn't expect. That's always a bonus and made it worthy of the 5 stars. I'm going to read the next one.

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Excellent, positive story and a thoroughly enjoyable read!

Reviewed in Germany on March 13, 2022

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The story is well-written and throughly engaging.
Beyond that it has a completely different, positive vibe and mentality to pretty much anything else you will read out there.
For that experience alone I would absolutely recommend the book!

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Tara

Thoroughly enjoyable reading

Reviewed in Australia on May 4, 2021

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This is the most wholesome book I’ve read in a while - the friendship and goodwill is tangible. It’s so wholesome, it’s almost hard to believe how much violence and darkness it tackles. I mean, this book opens with the protagonist nearly getting beaten to death. There are other dark themes too - loss, depression, loneliness.

I love that this book is not all totally fluffy and sweet. There is some real heartache and injury - in fact, Jason spends most of this book recovering from something or other. But throughout it all, there’s such a strong message of prevailing kindness and endurance. You can tell the author is a very caring person, who has been through some of what he depicted, and just wants to spread love.

Also: Jason’s humour is great. I love his attitude, I found it very easy to connect with him - to all of the characters, really. I love Penny, Bermuda, and our newest awakened companion. I’m excited to see what happens next, especially regarding that last one.

That’s another thing. The magic system is awesome - Jason’s little characters are so cool. I admit I found some of the descriptions and magical experiments a little lengthy, but that may be a symptom of my general impatience and tendency towards instant gratification hah. The system really is very interesting and probably worth going into so much detail.

I really enjoy this author, and just wanted to say thank you. I loved all the pictures of his cats he included at the end, and the little format key about how to write a review prompted me to write this one: my first! It was the most non-pressure “please like and subscribe” message I can remember reading haha. Thanks for being such a good human. I definitely recommend this book, and will be reading the next one as soon as possible.

(As this is my first review, obviously I wrote a whole essay. Sorry for the length!)

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