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Fantastical books for middle grade readers!

Best for older children ages 8–12
Beneath the Swirling Sky, Elizabeth Groening
Skate the Seeker by Jeff Ayers
The Red Door, Chris Solaas
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New books for teens + young adults

Best for readers ages 13–18—and beyond!
The Looking-Glass Illusion, Sara Ella
The Eternity Gate, Katherine Briggs
Calligraphy Guild, R. M. Archer
young men’s · young women’s · all fiction
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New fiction for adults

Challenging novels for wise readers 18 and up.
The Looking-Glass Illusion, Sara Ella
Light of Eidon, Karen Hancock
Wandering, Loren G. Warnemuende
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  • Christians Can’t Consistently Blame Leftist Fiction While Pushing Our Own Propaganda

The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film. · Marian Jacobs
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From sets of “The Chosen” to other positions, faithful employers face challenges when they work with unbelievers. · E. Stephen Burnett

Bilge and Beanstalks! Yahoo Scrawls Another Bad Take on C. S. Lewis’s Narnia

Watch this, she’s gonna say, “Susan Pevensie got lipstick and grew up and that’s why she’s going to hell.” · E. Stephen Burnett

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Forsaken Island

Forsaken Island, Sharon Hinck
Sharon Hinck skillfully dances through competing storylines of witnessing, spiritual doubts, coping with a life-altering disability, and exploring a new world.

Of Fire and Ash

Of Fire and Ash, Gillian Bronte Adams
Ceridwen’s repeated volatile actions and battle crescendos may threaten to overrun this kingdom, yet the Fireborn Epic’s first book also benefits from two side trails.

Shadow

Shadow, Kara Swanson
Kara Swanson’s page-turner soars while wonderfully concluding this creative retelling of the classic Peter Pan.

Princess of Shadows

Princess of Shadows, A. G. Marshall
Stirred by sustained tension, quiet humor, and a bit of snark, Princess of Shadows rouses readers and keeps them wide-eyed in this ancient Greece–inspired world.

The Bear of Rosethorn Ring

The Beat of Rosethorn Ring, Kirsten Fichter
The Bear of Rosethorn Ring’s quirky players cast their spell through the magic of forgiveness, applying unique twists and new thrills to old routines.

The Pirate Princess

The Pirate Princess, K. R. Martin
K. R. Martin darts between a love story and political intrigue, until The Pirate Princess parries and lunges into a perfect conclusion.

Wraithwood

Wraithwood, Alyssa Roat
This tale of wizards battling between our world and a parallel one conjures an enjoyable reading experience.

Yes, Stories Should Help Heal You, the Reader

Good books should imitate Jesus, harming only with intent to heal. · Marian Jacobs

Apprentice

Apprentice, Kristen Young
Common dystopian themes quickly grow beyond clichés in this thrilling search for truth and the meaning of reality.

The Seventh Sun

The Seventh Sun, Lani Forbes
Law and grace collide like elemental powers in this rich tale, whose author keeps taut yet luxuriant focus on mythology and setting.

Paranormal Romance Can Reflect Man’s Evil and God’s Grace

Fictional monsters often show how true love conquers corruption. · Parker J. Cole

Cinderella Spell

Cinderella Spell, Laurie Lee
In Laurie Lee’s dark fairy tale retelling Cinderella Spell, Cinderella is more than she seems, and true love doesn’t lie where you think.

Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall: Did Snow White Consent After All?

Let’s avoid criticizing fairy tales’ true meanings through clouded modern mirrors. · Marian Jacobs

Heart of the Curiosity

Heart of the Curiosity, H. L. Burke
Biblical themes dazzle and heroines must heal from harm throughout the wonders of H. L. Burke’s The Heart of the Curiosity.

All the Queen’s Sons

All The Queen’s Sons, Elizabeth Kipps
All The Queen’s Sons from Elizabeth Kipps will delight both young and old fans of level-headed girls, charming princes, and lovely lands.

The PRISM Conspiracy

The PRISM Conspiracy, Mary Schlegel
Mary Schlegel’s gentle sci-fi The PRISM Conspiracy offers an attractive blend of possibility and sweet romance.

Songflight

Songflight, Michelle M. Bruhn
Songflight by Michelle M. Bruhn tells the gripping story of dragon singer Alísa, and is best for lovers of fantasy and dragons.

Moonscript

Moonscript, Hannah Williams
In Moonscript, H. S. J. Williams creates a classic fantasy and deeply weaves strong spiritual element into the world.

No, Stories Should Not ‘Wreck You, the Reader’

In anxious times, it’s not healthy for stories to destroy us emotionally. · Marian Jacobs

Nomad

Nomad, R. J. Anderson
R. J. Anderson’s fantasy Nomad is a rollicking read with fascinating conflicts and plot twists.

Legend of the Storm Sneezer

Legend of the Storm Sneezer, Kristiana Sfirlea
Teen readers fond of lengthy, lighthearted ghost-and-zombie tales will enjoy Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea.

My Novel ‘The Mermaid’s Sister’ Arose from True Depths of Mourning

Our villain was the cancer that preyed on my younger sister, Kate. · Carrie Anne Noble

The Icarus Aftermath

The Icarus Aftermath, Arielle M. Bailey
Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.

Gretchen and the Bear

Gretchen and the Bear, Carrie Anne Noble
Carrie Anne Noble’s delightful fantasy/sci-fi mashup Gretchen and the Bear defies every expectation.

Torch

Torch, R. J. Anderson
Torch blazes a solid conclusion to the series’ themes of just leadership and racial reconciliation among fairy folk.

Flight of the Raven

Flight of the Raven, Morgan L. Busse
Exciting twists make Morgan L. Busse’s Flight of the Raven, book 2 of the Ravenwood Saga, a very enjoyable read.

The Eternal Struggle

The Eternal Struggle, Esther Wallace
Esther Wallace’s novel The Eternal Struggle forms a dark sequel that brings hero and heroine into close fellowship with loss and brutality.

Labyrinth of Shadows

Labyrinth of Shadows, Kyla Stone
Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.

Daughter of Lightning

Daughter of Lightning, Anna Kate Logan
Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.

Fire Dancer

Fire Dancer, Catherine Jones Payne
Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.

Dust

Dust, Kara Swanson
Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.

Heartmender

Heartmender, V. Romas Burton
V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins.

Discerning the ‘Girls with Swords’ Trope

We can see some strong female characters in biblical perspective. · Marian Jacobs

The Story Hunter

The Story Hunter, Lindsay A. Franklin
Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.

Rescue

By Eyes Unseen: Rescue, E. E. Greene
The first book in F. E. Greene’s By Eyes Unseen fantasy series introduces fascinating and even atypical characters.

Tinsel in a Tangle

Tinsel in a Tangle, Laurie Germaine
Laurie Germaine’s Tinsel in a Tangle is a nice and enjoyable young-adult holiday romance set in a fanciful version of Santa’s town.

Mouse

Mouse, Kaylena Radcliff
Mouse is an intriguing adventure whose characters draw in readers, with a complex world that promises to become even more rich and vibrant as the series continues.

Masque

Masque, W. R. Gingell
Utterly delightful with every page, W. R. Gingell’s Masque is so light on its feet that readers won’t want the dance to end.

Blood Traitors

Blood Traitors, Stella Dorthwany
Stella Dorthwany’s Blood Traitors brings cousins Cora and Faryn back home to the capital, where nonstop action and intrigue swiftly ensue.
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