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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Hints at Redemption from Postmodern Pain

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Resists Alien Assimilation to Boldly Celebrate Heroes and Family

Yes, The Twilight Saga Vampires Are Scary—But For All the Wrong Reasons

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The Promise of Deception

The Promise of Deception, Jessica Sly

Jessica Sly’s The Promise of Deception blends murder mystery and historical fiction with a dash of the supernatural, with a compelling lively heroine and sharply drawn villain.

Dream of Kings

Dream of Kings, Sharon Hinck

Sharon Hinck’s novel Dream of Kings fantastically reimagines the biblical Joseph narrative, drawing readers into a vivid world of political intrigue and faith struggles.

Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’

Wishes

Wishes, Brittany Eden

Surprising twists and complex relationships grant Brittany Eden’s Wishes a fulfilling and fast-paced read.

Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’

The Deliverer

The Deliverer, Jason William Karpf

Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness

The Change

The Change, Bradley Caffee

Tight situations and Bradley Caffee’s rapid style energize this bracing finale for the Chase Runner world.

Immortal Guardian

Immortal Guardian, M. Louis Lambert

Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.

How I Masked My Mental Health with Costume Design

Rose Petals and Snowflakes

Rose Petals and Snowflakes, Kendra E. Ardnek

Kendra E. Ardnek combines Jane Austen–style storylines with fairy tales, yielding a delightful fantasy romance with callbacks to both genres while creating her own new style.

Christian-Made Fantasy Can Shine Light in the Grimdark

The Choice

The Choice, Bradley Caffee

Bradley Caffee’s tight prose makes The Choice a quick Empire Strikes Back–style dystopian sequel that is difficult to resist.

Blood Secrets

Blood Secrets, Morgan L. Busse

Blood Secrets charts a satisfying conclusion to the Skyworld duology, with dashing prose that draws readers into this world of steam and mystery.

Jabberwock’s Curse

Jabberwock's Curse, R.V. Bowman

In Jabberwock’s Curse, R.V. Bowman blends different elements from Lewis Carroll’s classic into a quick-paced coming-of age story whose three heroes must learn who they were created to be.

The Governess of Greenmere

The Governess of Greenmere, Paul Leone

Obscure Arthurian and Celtic references blend with biblical imagery and high heroism in this brief yet old-souled story.

The Wonderland Trials

The Wonderland Trials, Sara Ella

Although indebted to a classic, The Wonderland Trials is inventive and colorful in its own right, abundantly able to charm and to intrigue.

Rise of the Earthborn

Rise of the Earthborn, Emma Buenen

Societal intrigue plus steampunk flair and a dash of romance help make Emma Buenen’s Rise of the Earthborn a solid extra-biblical adventure.

Elite

Elite, Kristen Young

Elite explores parallels to the early Church, beautifully intertwining faith and action in this high-stakes post-apocalyptic adventure.

My Brother’s Keeper

My Brother's Keeper, David Wright

In My Brother’s Keeper, David Wright presents a classic fantasy novel obliquely tied to the legends of King Arthur.

Lost Bits

Lost Bits, Kerry Nietz

Lost Bits boldly leads fans out of dead wastelands, exploring the nature of humankind through the lenses of a human creation.

Clawing Free

Clawing Free, Josh Roberts

Clawing Free is an absorbing tale that seamlessly joins modernity and myth.

How Spider-Man Saved My Marriage Before It Even Began

Vivid

Vivid, Ashley Bustamante

Ashley Bustamante’s Vivid paints a world built on secrets and carefully controlled color palettes.

Found Family Stories Can Reflect Christ’s Redemption in Reality and Fiction

Abort

Abort, C. D. Hulen

With vivid characters, compelling world, and serious questions, C. D. Hulen’s Abort fulfills its directive for an engaging sci-fi read.

Sensual Scenes in Fiction Pose Unique Temptations for Women

Maxine Justice: Galactic Attorney

Maxine Justice, Galactic Attorney, Daniel Schwabauer

John Grisham meets Galaxy Quest in Daniel Schwabauer’s whimsy-gilded sci-fi tale, featuring robot judges, secretive aliens, and a truly flawed human heroine.

‘Encanto’ Shows Legalism’s Ruin and God’s Gift of Grace

Stealing Embers

Stealing Embers, Julie Hall

This well-told tale grabs the reader’s attention with romantic tension and action that swoops in from the start and rushes unyielding to the very last page.

Truesilver

Truesilver, DJ Edwardson

Monstrous enemies, magic swords, and weighty discussions of honor and courage balance out teenage angst, village life, and small-minded characters.

Reformed

Reformed, H. L. Burke

Humor and slow-burn romance balance out intrigue, high-stakes heroics, and emotional character moments to launch this series-opener up, up, and away.

Mordizan

Mordizan, Alyssa Roat

Alyssa Roat creates a thrilling sequel to Wraithwood, introducing new characters and moral quandaries in this Arthurian-inspired tale.

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.

‘The Seventh Sun’ Reflects Our Need for Relatable Non-Christian Characters

Amazon ‘Rings of Power’ Promos Threaten to Burn Middle-Earth in the Fires of Industry

God Used ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ to Shape My Life Beyond Childhood

The Undine’s Tear

The Undine’s Tear, Talena Winters

Calandra’s spiritual struggles and eventual awakening bring true hardship and loss, pointing to greater hope across the horizon in sequels to this rip-roaring read.

Oathbound

Oathbound, Victoria McCombs

This tale of oaths and bonds steers an exciting voyage through dangerous waters. Secrets and ambition lurk at every turn, and sins bring real consequences.

Jill’s and Eustace’s Journey to ‘The Silver Chair’ Taught Me Faith and Obedience

The Green Ember

The Green Ember, S. D. Smith

S. D. Smith’s fantasy The Green Ember, book 1 of the Green Ember series, presents a surprisingly earnest epic about small creatures drawn into big spiritual ideas.

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.

Prodigy Prince

Prodigy Prince, Natasha Sapienza

In Prodigy Prince, Natasha Sapienza builds a complex and rich fantasy world that explores friendship and sacrifice through allegory.

Théoden King From ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Shows How We Live In A World of Loss

Duke Leto Also Shows How Christians Can Practice Shrewd Wisdom in a Hostile World

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.

Joining Lewis’s ‘Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ Taught Me How to Sail for Aslan’s Country

Try These Three Practical Questions to Discern Fictional Magic

The Chase

The Chase, Bradley Caffee

Readers who catch a second wind will find a gripping adventure and reason to anticipate the next match.

Power On

Power On, H. L. Burke

H. L. Burke’s Power On lights up an enjoyable superhero world, charging quickly toward themes of a man’s responsibility to himself and others.

Great Books Were Not Meant to Be Read Alone

Wolf Soldier

Wolf Soldier, James R. Hannibal

Simple prose and candid heroes enjoin biblical truth, highlighting Scripture-like verses and faith as means of vanquishing external enemies.

Don’t Let Halloween Flippancy Distract You From Real Horrors and Promises

Read My Eight Favorite Spooky Stories Suitable for Your Church’s Harvest Festival

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.

Why ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Can’t Deliver Holiday Joys

Crown and Creed

Crown and Creed, Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s saga deepens political and romantic intrigues among a richly unique fantasy world and compelling cast of characters.

Ignite

Ignite, Jenna Terese

Ignite balances superhero action with deep questions about prejudice and responsibility in a complex, challenging world.

Keep the Parallel World Speculations to Stories

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

Why Boromir Failed Gondor, Yet Died a Hero

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.

Secrets in the Mist

Secrets in the Mist, Morgan L. Busse

Treasure hunts and zombies sail smoothly in the skies of this post-apocalyptic world, raising natural questions about why such horrors and miseries exist.

Fractures

Fractures, Jason C. Joyner

Jason Joyner’s second superhero tale Fractures offers a deft combination of action, spiritual themes, and the tribulations of growing up.

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

The Dying of the Light

The Dying of the Light, Mirriam Neal

Amid a sprawling and realistic cast, Mirriam Neal keeps myriad story threads taut in this first epic installment of the Brotherhood of the Moon series.

The Winter King

The Winter King, Christine Cohen

Christine Cohen’s The Winter King is everything a fantasy lover wants: adventure, political intrigue, and a little bit of romance … this story is a must-read.

Strays

Strays, Remy Wilkins

Remy Wilkins’s Strays joins spiritual warfare with a coming-of-age tale set in small-town America … an unexpected and intriguing fusion of spiritual war and childhood’s end.

Penance

Penance, Paula Richey and Thomas Plutarch

Penance by Paula Richey and Thomas Plutarch mixes superheroes and aliens for a lively, heartfelt sci-fi tale built with engaging characters in a vivid world.

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.

‘Thor’ Hammers Home the Story of Two Prodigal Norse Gods

(Sponsored Review) Seed: Judgment

Seed: Judgment, Joshua David

Joshua David’s Seed: Judgment marries The Thing, Resident Evil, and Mad Max to generate a post-apocalyptic tale of frenetic intensity.

Flagging the Cheap Grace of Marvel’s ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’

Salvare’s Mountain

Salvare's Mountain, D. P. Rowell

In Salvare’s Mountain, D. P. Rowell creates a fantasy shaded with allegory and anarchic worldbuilding.

Hunter’s Moon

Hunter's Moon, Sarah M. Awa

Sarah M. Awa’s howlingly intense drama Hunter’s Moon is perfect for young adults who enjoy plot-driven stories and horror genres.

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

The Land of the Purple Ring

The Land of the Purple Ring, Deborah J. Natelson

Deborah J. Natelson’s The Land of the Purple Ring is a delightful romp through wordplay and half-sketched puns.

Lovely People

Lovely People, Minna Sundberg

Minna Sundberg’s short graphic novel celebrates adorable bunnies and the full gospel while warning against modern consumerism and moralistic surveillance.

Operation Grendel

Operation Grendel, Daniel Schwabauer

With terse prose and hairpin twists, Daniel Schwabauer’s galactic noir Operation Grendel sizzles through the circuits of the human soul.

How Fantasy Books Help Us Recover Reality

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.

I Can’t Wait to Borrow Books from New Earth’s Library

How Reading Epic Fantasy Helps Me Be Brave

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.

Why We Long for Movies to Match Their Books

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.

Meet Your Family’s Next Favorite Film: Kiki’s Delivery Service

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’

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

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.

The Mandalorian is a Religious Fundamentalist, and Here’s Why That’s Awesome

Torch

Torch, R. J. Anderson

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

How A Year Without Superhero Films Rebooted Our Universe

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.

‘One Piece’ Manga Reaches Chapter 1000: How Did This Pirate Become King?

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.

Dark is the Night

Dark is the Night, Mirriam Neal

Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.

Wonder Woman 1984 v. Disneyfied Imagination: A Spoiler-Filled Defense

Blood and Bond

Blood and Bond, Laura VanArendonk Baugh

This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.

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.

Swift

Swift, R. J. Anderson

This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.

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.

Swimmer

Swimmer, Avily Jerome

Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.

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.

Featured Review: Seventh City

Seventh City, Emily Hayse

Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.

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A King's Return, J. J. Johnson

A King’s Return sweeps the reader into a world of complex, sympathetic characters.

Bane of Ashkarith

Bane of Ashkarith, Ariel Paiement

Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.

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.

(Sponsored Review) The Light Unbound

The Light Unbound, C. S. Wachter

Ambitious in scope and relentless in speed, this novel concludes C. S. Wachter’s saga on a high note.

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.

Mortal Sight

Mortal Sight, Sandra Fernandez Rhoads

With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.

(Sponsored Review) A Shattered World

A Shattered World, Lelia Rose Foreman

This is the Puritan space colonization epic you never knew you needed.

Jordan’s Arrow

Jordan's Arrow, Allen Steadham

Jordan’s Arrow is a good follow-up to the first story, showing Jordan’s growth and struggles in her new world.

Emberhawk

Emberhawk, Jamie Foley

Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down.

Sorrowfish

Sorrowfish, Anne C. Miles

A twist to the familiar notion of secret passages between our humdrum world and a magical world . . . Sorrowfish is a creative, empathetic fantasy.

Airfoil: Origins

Airfoil: Origins, Steve Rzasa

Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.

Discerning the ‘Girls with Swords’ Trope

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.

Firebird

Firebird, Kathy Tyers

Tyers deftly describes other worlds, adding color to landscapes and intensity to emotions … a fantastic find for Christian fans and beyond.

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings, J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien’s genre-defining novel bestrides an epic fantasy world as deep as it is wide.

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis

By humbling ourselves as little children, we are better placed to gaze up into Aslan’s not-tame eyes and golden mane.

(Sponsored Review) Remnant

Remnant, Daniel Peyton

Daniel Peyton’s sci-fi simplifies complex themes while raising important challenges to faith.

Wilding

Wilding, L. A. Smith

L. A. Smith’s historical fantasy Wilding offers a lively journey through the foreign world of ancient Europe and the wild world of the Fey.

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.

The Heir of Ariad

The Heir of Ariad, Niki Florica

In The Heir of Ariad, Niki Florica crafts an archetypal fantasy with chosen heroes, strange creatures, and quests that carry the fate of the world.

The Darkened Land

The Darkened Land, Larry Paris

Larry Paris’s novel is an ambitious work, filled with heroes battling various grotesque monsters.

The Book of Secrets

The Book of Secrets, M. L. Little

M. L. Little’s The Book of Secrets imagines fantasy that hovers in a sci-fi setting, playing with magic in industrialized societies and alternate dimensions.

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.

Jordan’s World

Jordan's World, Allen Steadham

Jordan’s World provides engaging escapism with a cast of likable characters.

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Skinshifter, Alycia Christine

Alycia Christine’s Skinshifter sinks its fangs into a meaty plot pumping with action.

The Treasure of Capric

The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn

With The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn blends Brother Cadfael with Prince Caspian to conjure a complex, lived-in world.

The Story Raider

The Story Raider, Lindsay A. Franklin

More adventure, higher stakes, and betrayal at every turn make Lindsay A. Franklin’s fantasy The Story Raider a sequel that exceeds expectations.

Shard & Shield

Shard & Shield, Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s Shard & Shield will intrigue readers with its world-building and complex relationships.

Romanov

Romanov, Nadine Brandes

Wrapping history in layers of humanity and magic, Nadine Brandes’s Romanov brings the captivating story of Anastasia to life in a new and vivid way.”

Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor

Prelude and Abduction in A Minor, Keith A. Robinson

Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor strikes up a distinctive melody in the key of Star Wars by providing music-based powers to alien races in conflict.

The Alien’s Daughter

The Alien's Daughter, JC Morrows

The Alien’s Daughter presents an intriguing take on how an alien could blend in with earthlings.

(Sponsored Review) The Flame of Telbyrin

The Flame of Telbyrin, Br. Benedict Dyar, O. S. B.

Our elven heroes prove charming, and the narrative burns hot and quick.

Sex in the Story: How Far is Too Far?

Sponsored Review: The Deceit of Darkness

The Deceit of Darkness, C. S. Wachter

“The third installment in C. S. Wachter’s epic fantasy series crystallizes the series’ Christianity.”

(Sponsored Review) Oath of the Outcast

Oath of the Outcast, C. M. Banschbach

“Oath of the Outcast bursts with brawn and brains, providing plenty of action.”

Valiant

Valiant, Merrie Destefano

Once this story ramps up, it’s a thrilling read, with plenty of unexpected twists, a surprise ending, and pressing questions that demand a sequel.

Tranquility

Tranquility, Christa Conklin

In the human world of Christa Conklin’s Tranquility, conflict and tension defer to the pleasantries of picnics with fairies and merfolk.

Speed of Sight

Speed of Sight, C. R. Flamingbush

In Speed of Sight, C. R. Flamingbush presents a fun concept—comic book stories within Pete’s comic-book-style story, like plays within a play.

The Savage War

The Savage War, Esther Wallace

With The Savage War, Esther Wallace spins a tale that balances moral conviction with moral complexity.

The Hidden Queen

The Hidden Queen, Janelle Garrett

Janelle Garrett’s romantic yet political fantasy The Hidden Queen turns out to be a smart story.

The 49th Mystic

The 49th Mystic, Ted Dekker

In The 49th Mystic, Ted Dekker overhauls Other Earth with an adventure that’s part The Village, part Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

The Caves of Fire

The Caves of Fire, K. Berklund-Page

Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters.

The Bachelor Missions

The Bachelor Missions, Jes Drew

Jes Drew’s The Bachelor Missions follows our hero, Kristian Clark, through three separate but connected espionage adventures with plenty of romantic difficulties.

Armor of Aletheia

Armor of Aletheia, Ralene Burke

Ralene Burke’s Armor of Aletheia gives readers classic fantasy suffused with spirituality.

The Story Peddler

The Story Peddler, Lindsay A. Franklin

This story spins a perfect array of delightful characters living with complex magical abilities in a truly unique world.

For Us Humans

For Us Humans, Steve Rzasa

This adventure morphs into a complex fusion of intergalactic conspiracy, prejudice erasure, redemption narrative, and call to personal revival.

Eilinland: Through the Wall

Eilinland: Through the Wall, Bailey Davenport

Eilinland: Through the Wall serves a light, entertaining read, with good thematic substance to accompany the fun.

Featured Review: The Line Between

The Line Between, Tosca Lee

Tosca Lee’s thriller quests toward truth among apocalyptic madness.

Roundtable: Engaging Fictional Violence in Our Real Worlds

Popular Fantasy Chases the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Finding Truth in Science Fiction

Christian Geeks, Rejoice In Your Strange Gifts

Sand and Storm

Sand and Storm, Stella Dorthwany

This book is a delightful read, with a unique and well-developed magic system, engaging characters, and a thrilling plot.

The Rejected Princess

The Rejected Princess, Katie Clark

With The Rejected Princess, Katie Clark has fashioned a cozy political thriller braided with thoughtful ambiguity and adorned with romance.

Hideous Beauty

Hideous Beauty, Jack Cavanaugh

Hideous Beauty strives to (very) graphically illustrate the war of dark versus light waged unseen by mere mortals.

Flower

Flower, H. L. Burke

H. L. Burke’s clever twists keep the story fresh while still delivering on classic premises.

Fairest Son

Fairest Son, H. S. J. Williams

H. S. J. Williams’ novella Fairest Son contains familiar echoes: seven “dwarves,” a poison apple, a poem of prophecy. But the story is unique.

The Electrical Menagerie

Magicians’ rivalries are backlit by murder, and the characters, scenery, and action are so well-drawn.

Child of the Kaites

Child of the Kaites, Beth Wangler

With well-realized characterization, the overall narrative flies like a thematic arrow toward the real-life account of God freeing his people from Egypt.

Sponsored Review: Jaclyn and the Beanstalk

Magic beans meet medieval myth in this young heroine’s tale.

Featured Review: Enclave

Enclave, Thomas Locke

After America falls, white-hat heroes work for a better world.

Launch

Launch, Jason Joyner

The story inhabits its youthful, modern world with conviction. Fun and never airy, Launch offers a good ride.

The Last Runner

The Last Runner, Shaun Stevenson

Imagination dashes back in with the strange and even horrifying creatures intent on getting their hands, teeth, or claws on Eric.

Kristian’s War

Kristian's War, Peter Wisan

The writing is terse and focused on characters’ actions, making for a quick and enjoyable read.

Keeper of Shadows

Keeper of Shadows, Bridgett Powers

Bridgett Powers creates something unusual in fantasy: a heroine who, physically damaged to the point of disability, can fight only through spiritual strength.

Coiled

Coiled, H. L. Burke

H. L. Burke weaves faux-mythology and complex characterization into a narrative that slithers along at a brisk clip.

Blessings and Trials

Blessings and Trials, Thomas Davidsmeier

Blessings and Trials spans a large and fascinating world filled with angels, either exiled from heaven or sent from heaven to help mankind.

Featured Review: Mark of the Raven

Mark of the Raven, Morgan L. Busse

Those who walk in dreams wield great power to inspire—or destroy.

The Secret Identity of Christian Geeks

Werewolf Tales Reveal the Beast Inside

(Sponsored Review) Affinity

Affinity, Dianne J. Wilson

Affinity is a creative and original play on old concepts, and if you’re willing to take the ride, you’ll find it goes places.

The Gevaudan Project

The Gevaudan Project, A. K. Preston

A. K. Preston has spliced together a bone-hard, near-future sci-fi in the tradition of Michael Crichton.

Experiment 93

Experiment 93, R. S. Burghardt

Good storytelling mechanics … serves a light and enjoyable read.

Castaways

Castaways, Jes Drew

A memorable and entertaining tone … younger readers will take delight in this light, sweet tale.

How to Become a Spiritually Leveled-Up Christian Geek

Wolf of the Tesseract

Wolf of the Tesseract, Christopher D Schmitz

A rapid start in divergent universes … Wolf of the Tesseract is a satisfying adventure.

The Unlikely Intrusion of Adams Klein

The Unlikely Intrusion of Adams Klevin, J. R. Greco

This is a fun, engaging adventure with fantastic worlds and action.

The Rise of Aredor

The Rise of Aredor, Claire M. Banschbach

Claire M. Banschbach spins an enjoyable, worthwhile adventure of wartime courage.

Featured Review: Fawkes

Fawkes, Nadine Brandes

Guy Fawkes’s 1605 gunpowder plot gets a color-magical twist.

The Remnant

The Remnant, William Michael Davidson

The Remnant spins a future of well-meaning tyranny sure to help readers ponder the threat of potential real-world dystopia.

The Lightningfall

The Lightningfall, Steve Rzasa

Steve Rzasa’s sequel is best for older teens and adults seeking a swashbuckling sword-and-sorcery spectacle.

The Bloodheart

The Bloodheart, Steve Rzasa

Rzasa’s first-person, present-tense delivery proves surprisingly versatile.

Masters and Beginners

Masters and Beginners, Daley Downing

Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven.

(Sponsored Review) The Tremblers

The Tremblers, Raquel Byrnes

Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril.

Frayed

Frayed, Kerry Nietz

This slow-burning psychological drama holds rich rewards for those who unravel its thematic threads.

For Steam and Country

For Steam and Country, Jon Del Arroz

Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism.

Breakwater

Breakwater, Catherine Jones Payne

Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well.

The Beast of Talesend

The Beast of Talesend, Kyle Robert Shultz

Kyle Robert Shultz creates an enchanting story world grounded in familiarity yet saturated with fairy-tale qualities.

RotoVegas

Earthcore Book 1: RotoVegas, Grace Bridges

The sense of place is lovingly grounded, and the style flows like water.

Dongeng

Dongeng, Anna Tan

Author Anna Tan creates a beautiful multicultural world for Dongeng, weaving in characters from traditions both familiar and foreign.

Orphan’s Song

Orphan's Song, Gillian Bronte Adams

Gillian Bronte Adams draws us into a classic medieval fantasy setting populated with archetypes that somehow feel fresh and vigorous.

The Songweaver’s Vow

The Songweaver’s Vow, Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Laura VanArendonk Baugh masterfully draws on legends and myths both familiar and obscure to create a world that is all too similar to our own.