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The Gifting
Luka
Fans of the The Gifting series have long been asking for more and award-winning author K.E. Ganshert has delivered! Experience the intrigue, the romance, and the chilling world of The Gifting, where the mentally unstable are locked away and belief in the supernatural has been eradicated. This time, from Luka’s point of view with never-before-seen content!
17-year-old Luka Williams has a secret. He sees things nobody else can see, feels things nobody else can feel, and dreams about the same girl every night. A girl in danger. A girl he must save. A girl who doesn’t exist.
Until one day, she does. Her family moves in next door—upending his world. Calling into question everything he thought he knew. Maybe he’s not crazy after all. Maybe the things he sees are as real as the girl from his dreams.
17-year-old Luka Williams has a secret. He sees things nobody else can see, feels things nobody else can feel, and dreams about the same girl every night. A girl in danger. A girl he must save. A girl who doesn’t exist.
Until one day, she does. Her family moves in next door—upending his world. Calling into question everything he thought he knew. Maybe he’s not crazy after all. Maybe the things he sees are as real as the girl from his dreams.
- GenresYoung AdultFantasy
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2021
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About the author
K.E. Ganshert
13 books426 followersK.E. Ganshert writes romantic speculative fiction filled with high stakes, big emotions, and exciting twists. Her stories feature heroines with gifts they don’t fully understand, emotionally guarded heroes who fall hard for the girl, and dangerous worlds that aren't quite what they seem. Perfect for readers who want to escape into supernatural, dystopian, or fantasy tales—where the romance runs deep, but never explicit.
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June 30, 2021
Oh my stars!!!
Luka was everything I was hoping it would be.
I fell in love with The Gifting Series and devoured them, added them to my reread shelf, and pull them out periodically to fall in love all over gain. When I heard Ms. Ganshert was writing the first book from Luka's pov I was all in.
I binged Luka in one sitting and my only regret is not reading slower. I NEED the other two books (from original gifting series) told in his pov too! If you loved The Gifting you HAVE to buy Luka.
Now for me to get it in paperback for my keeper shelf.
Luka was everything I was hoping it would be.
I fell in love with The Gifting Series and devoured them, added them to my reread shelf, and pull them out periodically to fall in love all over gain. When I heard Ms. Ganshert was writing the first book from Luka's pov I was all in.
I binged Luka in one sitting and my only regret is not reading slower. I NEED the other two books (from original gifting series) told in his pov too! If you loved The Gifting you HAVE to buy Luka.
Now for me to get it in paperback for my keeper shelf.
July 18, 2021
It was good to finally get Luka's POV, but some of it was lost on me because it was been a long time since I read the original books in The Gifting Series. I liked it but some of the excitement that I found in the original books was lacking.
March 10, 2024
I love the Gifting Series and was thrilled to see this companion novel. Seeing through Luka's eyes makes things in the Gifting make more sense. I really hope the author will write the companions for the other two in the series.
October 16, 2025
Eeee!! So good. I need the rest!! 😍
September 13, 2021
I loved the Gifting series - and was glad to see this book. However, I wish I could have read it after Book 1 or just before, to see Luka and Tess's versions side by side. Since this book also ended more or less the same time as Book 1.
But I did Luka grow into his own ability and helping Tess as well.
I loved Luka in the series and enjoyed spending time with him again.
*I read this on Kindle Unlimited.*
But I did Luka grow into his own ability and helping Tess as well.
I loved Luka in the series and enjoyed spending time with him again.
*I read this on Kindle Unlimited.*
February 15, 2025
Five words: I’m obsessed with this book!
This is my second time reading it, and this time around, I caught so much beautiful foreshadowing!
I recommend reading The Gifting Trilogy first, and then this book a little later since many of the scenes with Tess and Luka are the same.
But ahhhhh! I hope so much that this becomes a movie someday! 1000/10!
This is my second time reading it, and this time around, I caught so much beautiful foreshadowing!
I recommend reading The Gifting Trilogy first, and then this book a little later since many of the scenes with Tess and Luka are the same.
But ahhhhh! I hope so much that this becomes a movie someday! 1000/10!
November 20, 2024
Wanted to love it
Well..I wanted to love this book. I was really hoping it would make me fall in love with the lead male character. It didn't do that for me. I did im eat the other books up though.
Well..I wanted to love this book. I was really hoping it would make me fall in love with the lead male character. It didn't do that for me. I did im eat the other books up though.
August 19, 2021
If you read The Gifting Series and loved it, you’ll enjoy this companion novel from Luka’s perspective. Although written for a younger audience, as a fifty-something grandmother, I love this story and highly recommend it!
The writing is snappy and draws you into the characters’ lives and makes you care about what happens to them. There is just enough mystery about what’s going on to carry you to the next page and chapter. Once you start reading it, you’ll want to keep on until you finish the last page.
The writing is snappy and draws you into the characters’ lives and makes you care about what happens to them. There is just enough mystery about what’s going on to carry you to the next page and chapter. Once you start reading it, you’ll want to keep on until you finish the last page.
March 4, 2025
Companion novel and not a prequel. Basically just book one told from Luka’s perspective. Fun to read but not necessary for the series.
June 30, 2021
Riveting and inspiring YA fiction,
Pure awesomeness,
My heart is so happy right now! If you love dystopian fiction with supernatural elements, you have to read “The Gifting” series and this new addition of “Luka” is pure awesomeness. I loved his viewpoint, his intensity and seeing his personality shine. So many answers come to light in seeing Tessa through his eyes that you just won’t want to stop reading. It kept me up way too late. Then, I had to dive right in first thing when I awakened!
Ganshert listened to her fans and sucked us right back into the trilogy of “The Gifting” with this companion novel. The dynamic couple of Luka and Tessa will stay with you for a long time and now Luka shines even better through his own story. I’m looking forward to more from him and what happens next.
Seriously, Luka and Tessa need their own movie! I loved this series even better than The Hunger Games and Divergent. Luka will have you hoping for your own gifting, too.
Pure awesomeness,
My heart is so happy right now! If you love dystopian fiction with supernatural elements, you have to read “The Gifting” series and this new addition of “Luka” is pure awesomeness. I loved his viewpoint, his intensity and seeing his personality shine. So many answers come to light in seeing Tessa through his eyes that you just won’t want to stop reading. It kept me up way too late. Then, I had to dive right in first thing when I awakened!
Ganshert listened to her fans and sucked us right back into the trilogy of “The Gifting” with this companion novel. The dynamic couple of Luka and Tessa will stay with you for a long time and now Luka shines even better through his own story. I’m looking forward to more from him and what happens next.
Seriously, Luka and Tessa need their own movie! I loved this series even better than The Hunger Games and Divergent. Luka will have you hoping for your own gifting, too.
January 24, 2022
Delightful! I've never read a dual-perspective book before. It was kind of funny to imagine the author just copying and pasting all of the dialogue, but it was also really interesting to get more insight into Luka's motives throughout the conversations vs. just Tess's. I, who have a hard time imagining people's motives, really appreciated that.
I will say that I reread/skimmed The Gifting just prior to reading this so that it would be fresh in my memory. It made it easier for me to chuckle inside because I could remember what Tess thought about a situation while reading about what Luka thought.
I will say that I reread/skimmed The Gifting just prior to reading this so that it would be fresh in my memory. It made it easier for me to chuckle inside because I could remember what Tess thought about a situation while reading about what Luka thought.
July 2, 2021
I read the original Gifting series when it first came out, so was eager to read this new addition. If you've read the original 3 books, this one doesn't add a lot of new material to book 1. It does give you Luka's perspective on all that happens, and a bit more of his background, but this book and The Gifting are practically identical. I ended up reading a couple chapters in Luka, and would switch over to the parallel chapters in The Gifting. So, it's up to you - if you've read the original 3 books, you may enjoy this one, but it's not really necessary.
July 3, 2021
Wow!
I read the first three books of this series a few years ago, but always wanted more and KE Ganshert finally wrote one.
I loved reading this from Luka's point of view. It added so much to the story. Luka and Tess go through so much, it leaves you breathless.
If you love books dealing with things that are unnatural, supernatural, good vs. evil, YA novels, and a bit of romance, then you'll love this!
This book flowed with action like in a movie. Actually, I think it should be made into a movie.
I highly recommend you pick this book up!
I read the first three books of this series a few years ago, but always wanted more and KE Ganshert finally wrote one.
I loved reading this from Luka's point of view. It added so much to the story. Luka and Tess go through so much, it leaves you breathless.
If you love books dealing with things that are unnatural, supernatural, good vs. evil, YA novels, and a bit of romance, then you'll love this!
This book flowed with action like in a movie. Actually, I think it should be made into a movie.
I highly recommend you pick this book up!
October 20, 2021
AMAZING. Everything I could've wanted from another installation to this series that captured my heart when I was the ripe age of 12. 7 Years later and the amount of times I've read this series is still unhealthy, and I couldn't be happier about a FOURTH book. This series is wonderful and relatable and wholesome and has such brilliant themes and elements that it's addictive - I will always come back for a reread - probably till the day I die. Kinda wished I hadn't read this entire book in one sitting but that's my fault!
March 3, 2024
Completed all 4 books. I am always a bit disappointed when there is a companion book like this and it is not the whole series but one part. I want to know all of Luka's feelings, among other things I dare not spoil. Overall it is an interesting series that kept me captivated and wanting to know what's next. I feel like the whole thing ended a bit abruptly, but I also love battles and it could just be I wanted more. I do have a few unanswered questions. It is one of those books that leaves you thinking...
July 1, 2021
So good!
I will read anything that Katie Ganshert writes! She has Detailed imagination to create a great story and ability to tie it all together. Her writing keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. She has the ability to pull you right into the middle of the story with how detailed and descriptive she writes. I loved the gifting trilogy so much and always hoped that we readers could have a pint of view from Luka. A true gift to us who loved reading about Luka and Tess!
I will read anything that Katie Ganshert writes! She has Detailed imagination to create a great story and ability to tie it all together. Her writing keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. She has the ability to pull you right into the middle of the story with how detailed and descriptive she writes. I loved the gifting trilogy so much and always hoped that we readers could have a pint of view from Luka. A true gift to us who loved reading about Luka and Tess!
December 17, 2021
Yes please companion novels!
I LOVE this series and ABSOLUTELY LOVE Lukas perspective. Please please please write the companion novels for the rest of the series I'm not ready to be done with this series yet. And then when your done writing those you should do one from the other character perspectives like Captain or Link. The opportunities are endless with this brilliant series. I recommend this to anyone wanting to read a good series whatever age you are!
I LOVE this series and ABSOLUTELY LOVE Lukas perspective. Please please please write the companion novels for the rest of the series I'm not ready to be done with this series yet. And then when your done writing those you should do one from the other character perspectives like Captain or Link. The opportunities are endless with this brilliant series. I recommend this to anyone wanting to read a good series whatever age you are!
December 28, 2021
I was so excited when Ganshert announced she was doing The Gifting from Luka’s POV, as I really enjoyed the original series and thought seeing the same events through his eyes would be interesting. Sure enough, it was. It’s been a while since I read the series so I forgot a lot of what happened and it’s significance, but it was still a good read, and I really hope Ganshert does the other two books from his POV as well.
July 8, 2021
I plowed through the original series earlier this year and was so excited to hear that we'd get to see the story from Luka's perspective. This one is fun read, like they all are. I'd recommend all of them if you like dystopian stories with thought-provoking themes. I hope we get the whole series now!
December 17, 2021
Luka great book. I want to read more about his feelings and his unmoving desire to keep Tess safe.
The Gifting series really has an unusual story line and is enjoyable to read. So many books you know how its going to end by the end of the first chapter. After reading Luka, I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I hope it will be soon. Thanks for the great read.
The Gifting series really has an unusual story line and is enjoyable to read. So many books you know how its going to end by the end of the first chapter. After reading Luka, I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I hope it will be soon. Thanks for the great read.
November 8, 2022
I really liked hearing Luka’s point of view of what he thought when he saw Tess for the first time and realizing this girl in his head is real!
A very good read and I thoroughly enjoyed a different viewpoint.
I had read the trilogy of the Gifting and I liked them allot. Very intriguing! Gets you to thinking about all you hear and see.
A very good read and I thoroughly enjoyed a different viewpoint.
I had read the trilogy of the Gifting and I liked them allot. Very intriguing! Gets you to thinking about all you hear and see.
July 20, 2021
Awesome read!
Love this latest installment in an amazing series! Can’t wait for the next! Great world building and characters you want to be friends with! The good ones, anyway. Evil characters you love to hate!
Love this latest installment in an amazing series! Can’t wait for the next! Great world building and characters you want to be friends with! The good ones, anyway. Evil characters you love to hate!
August 31, 2021
Different Perspective
I really liked this whole The Gifting series. Luka, in particular, was good in that it tells the story from a totally different perspective. I wish the series could go on.
I really liked this whole The Gifting series. Luka, in particular, was good in that it tells the story from a totally different perspective. I wish the series could go on.
October 5, 2021
Luka
This was great but should have been book three. Even though it rehashed the last book, it was just as exciting, real,and interesting. I am almost tempted to reread book three, but will wait awhile.
This was great but should have been book three. Even though it rehashed the last book, it was just as exciting, real,and interesting. I am almost tempted to reread book three, but will wait awhile.
November 16, 2021
Luka 😍
Omg! I have been waiting for this book ever since I heard K.E. Ganshert was writing it!! It was amazing. I was so glad to hear from Luka’s point a view! I definitely hope the author writes his point of view for the other books! I really recommend this series!! 💜
Omg! I have been waiting for this book ever since I heard K.E. Ganshert was writing it!! It was amazing. I was so glad to hear from Luka’s point a view! I definitely hope the author writes his point of view for the other books! I really recommend this series!! 💜
February 3, 2022
Oh Luka! Thank you for being you.
Although I wish this book would have covered more than just book 1 from the series, at least we got the first kiss ;)
Don't sleep on book 4 if you read The Gifting Series!
Although I wish this book would have covered more than just book 1 from the series, at least we got the first kiss ;)
Don't sleep on book 4 if you read The Gifting Series!
July 3, 2021
Luka: The Gifting, a companion novel
This story through Luka's eyes is excellent! I want to read more...please write a companion novel for the other 2 books in the series!
This story through Luka's eyes is excellent! I want to read more...please write a companion novel for the other 2 books in the series!
July 6, 2021
Yes! I was wanting more of this story- so many great nuggets. Can’t wait to read the next one!
October 7, 2021
The entire time I read through The Gifting series, I remember thinking how I wished it was a dual POV with Luka. This did not disappoint. I need more!!! The whole series in his POV!
August 27, 2022
3.5 stars
It was nice to spend some time in Luka's head, bit I really wish we would have gotten some excerpts from books two and three instead of a straight ride through the first one.
It was nice to spend some time in Luka's head, bit I really wish we would have gotten some excerpts from books two and three instead of a straight ride through the first one.
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