Lorehaven releases new novel reviews each week.

To be considered for Lorehaven review, novels must fit these qualifications:

1. Christian-made,
2. Fantastical in genre,
3. Professionally published (indie or traditional).

Our Lorehaven Review Team matches qualifying books to the best reader.

We also prioritize newer novels, so we will consider release dates (including pre-published titles).

Note: At present we are emphasizing full-length novels for review.

Note that not every submitted novel will be reviewed, because of reviewer availability and preference.

Also note: every qualifying book submitted for review consideration will also appear in the Lorehaven Library! This should save authors some steps. If you’ve submitted your book for review, you shouldn’t need to submit again for complimentary listing in the Library.

What’s in a Lorehaven review?

First, you get a short review of a recent Christian-made fantastical novel. We describe the characters, plot, and world. You’ll get an idea of what themes the story explores. You’ll notice, however, that we don’t offer star-based rankings or thumbs up/thumbs down. Sure, some stories have objectively good or bad traits. But we hope to review only the best stories, and match these with the best fans.

Second, under Best for, we identify kinds of readers we believe will love the story.

Third, under Discern, we offer a short list of story elements worthy of discussion.

Please note that the term “discern” does not mean we must always avoid story elements, such as certain words or themes, because we find them offensive. In Christ, we have the option of freedom to engage with any story as in-training members of Jesus’s church family. Some readers, however, may need to avoid a story if it will tempt them personally to sin.

In that case, we feel these elements are worth discussion as fans help each other to find truth in fantastic stories. In your family or church, mature readers may need to read the novel first, then help other readers engage it with truth and imagination.

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The Lorehaven Library lists any novel that fulfills these criteria.

1. Books must be based on a Christian worldview. For clarification, see our Faith Statement.
2. Novels must include fantastical (or speculative) genres. These include, but are not limited to: fantasy, science fiction, supernatural/horror, paranormal, and alternate history.
3. All novels must be complete and professionally published.
4. Acceptable books can come from any publishing company or individual.
5. We accept submission of self-published novels. However, if your novel is self-published, we especially recommend including an endorsement or excerpted review of your book from an independent source.
6. The Library is organized by volunteers. So it may be a while before your book appears. Search the Lorehaven Library to see if it is added. Newly added novels will also appear on Lorehaven’s front page.
7. Site editors can deny books that don’t fulfill these criteria.

Note: At present we are emphasizing full-length novels for Library listing.