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Trip the Starlight Sarcastic
A witty Belle-like wanderer meets murderous beasts. The locals can be like that. Welcome to Haell.Troubled past? Check. Strictly avoiding interstellar travel for the foreseeable future? Check. Shrouded homeless human on an alien planet dodging draven dung and the occasional hawked loogie? Check.
Hi. The name’s Trick. A short female camped out on a brutal planet lying low with my secrets until suddenly I’m not. With a lethal librarian providing backup, I find myself investigating a series of abductions in the city of TreValla while gathering a motley group of allies, sentient murderous books, and an alluring enemy K’Vroken on the way.
When word spreads that 'undesirable' citizens are being targeted for their meager ability to harness mahdra, a magic that usually only the elite here on Haell can manipulate, I allow myself to become bait. I mean, as an avatar for the celestial stars themselves, brimming with a world-ending amount of mahdra, it seems fitting that a born reject like me sticks up for those whose voices go unheard. I may have just been remade for it.
Trip the Starlight Sarcastic is a full-length adult novel that focuses on fish-out-of-water hilarity and new-found families to navigate some darker themes that seem to plague Haell and Earth alike. Trigger allusions to assault are made while a thwarted incident occurs later on in the book. That said, chaotic good reigns. Justice is satisfyingly graphic, swift, and quite funny. Adventure, slow-burn romance, and wonder abound, all under the contented feeling of finally being home. In a library. With living books.Coming Soon... Star Keeper Novel 2: Tricked Out Turning DrasticRelease date March 7th, 2024
Hi. The name’s Trick. A short female camped out on a brutal planet lying low with my secrets until suddenly I’m not. With a lethal librarian providing backup, I find myself investigating a series of abductions in the city of TreValla while gathering a motley group of allies, sentient murderous books, and an alluring enemy K’Vroken on the way.
When word spreads that 'undesirable' citizens are being targeted for their meager ability to harness mahdra, a magic that usually only the elite here on Haell can manipulate, I allow myself to become bait. I mean, as an avatar for the celestial stars themselves, brimming with a world-ending amount of mahdra, it seems fitting that a born reject like me sticks up for those whose voices go unheard. I may have just been remade for it.
Trip the Starlight Sarcastic is a full-length adult novel that focuses on fish-out-of-water hilarity and new-found families to navigate some darker themes that seem to plague Haell and Earth alike. Trigger allusions to assault are made while a thwarted incident occurs later on in the book. That said, chaotic good reigns. Justice is satisfyingly graphic, swift, and quite funny. Adventure, slow-burn romance, and wonder abound, all under the contented feeling of finally being home. In a library. With living books.Coming Soon... Star Keeper Novel 2: Tricked Out Turning DrasticRelease date March 7th, 2024
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346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 20, 2023
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April 3, 2024
4.5⭐️
This was a truly excellent debut novel. The world building was great, the characters were just so fun, and the story progressed at a good pace.
I usually hate when fantasy characters use English slang, but since Trick was literally from Earth, it totally worked. I loved the library setting, and everything that went on with the books - it was all just so fresh (and that death by one a thousand cuts was freaking genius). And while there was no romance in this one, there are definitely hints at it to come. I’m assuming it’s going to be just one male involved (and that we might get some sort of monster smut 🤞🏼), but I can also see it going the way of RH. I would be totally fine with either.
Anyway, already downloaded the second book, and plan to start it tomorrow
Oh, and I really loved the humor. It reminded me a lot of KF Breene’s style of writing (which I love).
This was a truly excellent debut novel. The world building was great, the characters were just so fun, and the story progressed at a good pace.
I usually hate when fantasy characters use English slang, but since Trick was literally from Earth, it totally worked. I loved the library setting, and everything that went on with the books - it was all just so fresh (and that death by one a thousand cuts was freaking genius). And while there was no romance in this one, there are definitely hints at it to come. I’m assuming it’s going to be just one male involved (and that we might get some sort of monster smut 🤞🏼), but I can also see it going the way of RH. I would be totally fine with either.
Anyway, already downloaded the second book, and plan to start it tomorrow
Oh, and I really loved the humor. It reminded me a lot of KF Breene’s style of writing (which I love).
August 14, 2023
Excellent
Loved the witty banter and the blood thirsty hael. Cannot wait for the next book in this series. Hoping she gets a harem.
Loved the witty banter and the blood thirsty hael. Cannot wait for the next book in this series. Hoping she gets a harem.
December 30, 2023
Good read.
I first downloaded the book on Kindle Unlimited because the author is an Idahoan. I've lived here now for over 20yrs! When I first started reading, it was a bit chaotic and hard to follow so I took my time reading it. But I came to realize, it was just Trick! (Haha see what I did there?) That is the main character and it is told in her POV, so of course it would be a bit chaotic. Lol I came to fall in love with it and my reading comprehension soon sped up quickly. I love the humor and got lost in the book and quickly imagined myself as Trick herself. This is why I love to read.
There are several typos. But I easily read through them. Except for one, I think the author meant to write the word "remotely" and it was written as rotely (or something like that) Which, no big deal.
I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series! I need more Krule Trick, Bridget! Thank you 💚
I first downloaded the book on Kindle Unlimited because the author is an Idahoan. I've lived here now for over 20yrs! When I first started reading, it was a bit chaotic and hard to follow so I took my time reading it. But I came to realize, it was just Trick! (Haha see what I did there?) That is the main character and it is told in her POV, so of course it would be a bit chaotic. Lol I came to fall in love with it and my reading comprehension soon sped up quickly. I love the humor and got lost in the book and quickly imagined myself as Trick herself. This is why I love to read.
There are several typos. But I easily read through them. Except for one, I think the author meant to write the word "remotely" and it was written as rotely (or something like that) Which, no big deal.
I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series! I need more Krule Trick, Bridget! Thank you 💚
September 22, 2025
Wow! What a trip! I'm so accustomed to books that spoon feed you, or are mostly copies of every other world every written, that I struggled with this for a bit. I had a hard time wrapping my brain around something so new and unique. I ended up taking a 2 week break and every time I chose another book off my kindle, this was staring at me. I knew if I could push through, I was in for something special and I was so right.
There is a lot of world to build and I'm sure we've got a lot more to learn. Trick is fantastic and I hope we continue to see her grow. I love the library and what her madra is doing to it. Rescoven has turned out so interestingly. K'Vrek and the Lord (Thanos is all I can think of and I know it's not right lol) are interesting side characters. I love her two "guards" and the sister who is going to be a great friend. (I really should have taken notes because I'm terrible with character names!)
I need to see where this is going. I am definitely grabbing the next book!
There is a lot of world to build and I'm sure we've got a lot more to learn. Trick is fantastic and I hope we continue to see her grow. I love the library and what her madra is doing to it. Rescoven has turned out so interestingly. K'Vrek and the Lord (Thanos is all I can think of and I know it's not right lol) are interesting side characters. I love her two "guards" and the sister who is going to be a great friend. (I really should have taken notes because I'm terrible with character names!)
I need to see where this is going. I am definitely grabbing the next book!
January 17, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this book
It took me a while to get used to the writing at first but after the story got started I couldn't put it down. Very unique and imaginative plot and world in this one. Well worth the effort to get through the beginning to understand what is going on and who Trick is.
It took me a while to get used to the writing at first but after the story got started I couldn't put it down. Very unique and imaginative plot and world in this one. Well worth the effort to get through the beginning to understand what is going on and who Trick is.
February 17, 2024
Unexpected read!
I’ve had this book for a while and finally got around to reading it. Wish I hadn’t waited so long! The story was so much better than I expected and I’m in love with the book minions and want my very own set…lol. Definitely hoping for more books in the series soon!
I’ve had this book for a while and finally got around to reading it. Wish I hadn’t waited so long! The story was so much better than I expected and I’m in love with the book minions and want my very own set…lol. Definitely hoping for more books in the series soon!
February 25, 2024
I love this book!
The character is a kick ass sarcastic young woman yet sweet and wanting to make life better for unfortunates. Sentient books. Blood. Political intrigue. Magic system that is so realistic they classified this book under science fiction. Just awesome.
The character is a kick ass sarcastic young woman yet sweet and wanting to make life better for unfortunates. Sentient books. Blood. Political intrigue. Magic system that is so realistic they classified this book under science fiction. Just awesome.
August 9, 2023
Loved the book! It was a great read. Would love to know when book 2 is coming out.
October 21, 2023
Great
Im an avid reader and I would say that this is the best book I have read in quite a while. Im anxiously awaiting the next book. Nice job Bridget Hawley.
Im an avid reader and I would say that this is the best book I have read in quite a while. Im anxiously awaiting the next book. Nice job Bridget Hawley.
February 25, 2024
Highly recommended!
June 5, 2024
Excellent
This book was the best I have read Inca long time. So much fun and so many laughs. Delightful read
This book was the best I have read Inca long time. So much fun and so many laughs. Delightful read
July 6, 2024
Very awesome read. Ending felt really abrupt. Will read more by this author. I really really liked this.
November 30, 2024
Interesting story
I grabbed this one on Stuff Your Kindle day and glad I did. Not my usual genre but found this to be a great and enjoyable read. Ill have to grab part 2 as well
I grabbed this one on Stuff Your Kindle day and glad I did. Not my usual genre but found this to be a great and enjoyable read. Ill have to grab part 2 as well
March 30, 2025
Trip the Starlight Sarcastic is excellent! I was recommended it by my sister and it took a little to get into, but once I was hooked I finished it in only a couple days. Trick is a very fun protagonist and the story was interesting. Krule was a favorite of mine, as well as Trick. I have a harder time getting into books in space/other worlds, but this one was quite easy to get into. It was quite funny and I'm excited to start the second one! Definitely recommend!
March 10, 2024
so enjoyable
I had a lot of fun reading this book! It was vivid, funny, and a breath of fresh air. After a long stent of only fantasy romance this seemed like the change I needed. Still had fantasy elements that I love with added sci fi and less romance more snark and adventure.
I had a lot of fun reading this book! It was vivid, funny, and a breath of fresh air. After a long stent of only fantasy romance this seemed like the change I needed. Still had fantasy elements that I love with added sci fi and less romance more snark and adventure.
September 16, 2024
Fantastically awesome sci fi-fantasy adventure
I usually prefer my sci fi to have minor or no fantasy elements, but Sarcastic is so freaking awesome that I didn't care. At first, I thought the book had been mistakenly categorized as science fiction, but I was wrong. I laughed out loud until I cried (Trick translating out loud in the mess hall). As a matter of fact, I laughed a lot reading Sarcastic. Trick is a marvelous narrator, and the supporting characters are wonderful. The worldbuilding is excellent, imaginative, and fun (except for the discrimination and poverty). There is graphic violence and a body count. I read Sarcastic in KU and immediately bought it before writing my review. This book made me happy.
I usually prefer my sci fi to have minor or no fantasy elements, but Sarcastic is so freaking awesome that I didn't care. At first, I thought the book had been mistakenly categorized as science fiction, but I was wrong. I laughed out loud until I cried (Trick translating out loud in the mess hall). As a matter of fact, I laughed a lot reading Sarcastic. Trick is a marvelous narrator, and the supporting characters are wonderful. The worldbuilding is excellent, imaginative, and fun (except for the discrimination and poverty). There is graphic violence and a body count. I read Sarcastic in KU and immediately bought it before writing my review. This book made me happy.
December 24, 2023
I cannot believe more people have not found this book - it is fantastic!
This is a witty, fun adventure with a great cast of characters and interesting world building. I am eagerly looking forward to the sequel (please let it come soon!) and would recommend this book to anyone - particularly to fans of Jessie Mihalik and Heather G Harris.
This is a witty, fun adventure with a great cast of characters and interesting world building. I am eagerly looking forward to the sequel (please let it come soon!) and would recommend this book to anyone - particularly to fans of Jessie Mihalik and Heather G Harris.
January 7, 2024
Fun characters, great dialogue/banter, good world-building, interesting storyline, just needs some editing.
Looking forward to the next book!
(I read this in paperback format)
Looking forward to the next book!
(I read this in paperback format)
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