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Dust

Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.
Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2020

The Vault Between Spaces

The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak

Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Heartmender

V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Mortal Sight

With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Cora and the Nurse Dragon

Cora and the Nurse Dragon poses hard questions yet keeps a light touch, preferring to serve the pleasant read of an immersive fable.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Outsmarting Time

What happens when time ends up looking like an M. C. Escher artwork? . . . Outsmarting Time is a good read with nice character development.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Jordan’s Arrow

Overall, Jordan’s Arrow is a good follow-up to the first story, showing Jordan’s growth and struggles in her new world.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Emberhawk

Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Sorrowfish

A twist to the familiar notion of secret passages between our humdrum world and a magical world . . . Sorrowfish is a creative, empathetic fantasy.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings

W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Airfoil: Origins

Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Light of Mine

How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

The Story Hunter

Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Jordan’s World

Jordan’s World provides engaging escapism with a cast of likable characters.
Lorehaven Review Team, winter 2019

Featured Review: The End of the Magi

For these wise but motley men, it’s no easy feat to follow the star.
Lorehaven Review Team, winter 2019

The Story Raider

More adventure, higher stakes, and betrayal at every turn make Lindsay A. Franklin’s fantasy The Story Raider a sequel that exceeds expectations.
Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Romanov

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.”
Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor

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.
Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

The Alien’s Daughter

The Alien’s Daughter presents an intriguing take on how an alien could blend in with earthlings.
Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Featured Review: Brand of Light

Sci-fi and fantasy clash in this rapid-fire genre-blender.
Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Featured Review: Hidden Current

Sharon Hinck’s fantasy dances to the rhythm of our Creator’s heart.
Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Valiant

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.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Tranquility

In the human world of Christa Conklin’s Tranquility, conflict and tension defer to the pleasantries of picnics with fairies and merfolk.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Speed of Sight

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.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Savage War

With The Savage War, Esther Wallace spins a tale that balances moral conviction with moral complexity.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Oath Sworn

Strange concepts and tumultuous dialogue can soar over the reader’s head, but this narrative moves at a riveting clip.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Living in Times of Dragons

John A. Pretorius’s Living in Times of Dragons crashes out of a wild imagination. It’s a shot across the bow of Christian fiction.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Hidden Queen

Janelle Garrett’s romantic yet political fantasy The Hidden Queen turns out to be a smart story.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The 49th Mystic

In The 49th Mystic, Ted Dekker overhauls Other Earth with an adventure that’s part The Village, part Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Chains of Gwyndorr

Unique worlds and sympathetic characters entice readers through a maze of slow-moving action.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Caves of Fire

Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Bachelor Missions

Jes Drew’s The Bachelor Missions follows our hero, Kristian Clark, through three separate but connected espionage adventures with plenty of romantic difficulties.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

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

The Vault Between Spaces “The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.” —Lorehaven

Let the Ghosts Speak “Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.” —Lorehaven

Sponsored Review: The Light Unbound “Ambitious in scope and relentless in speed, this novel concludes C. S. Wachter’s saga on a high note.” —Lorehaven

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Dust Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic. Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2020

The Vault Between Spaces The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Sponsored Review: The Light Unbound Ambitious in scope and relentless in speed, this novel concludes C. S. Wachter’s saga on a high note. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Heartmender V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Mortal Sight With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Cora and the Nurse Dragon Cora and the Nurse Dragon poses hard questions yet keeps a light touch, preferring to serve the pleasant read of an immersive fable. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Outsmarting Time What happens when time ends up looking like an M. C. Escher artwork? . . . Outsmarting Time is a good read with nice character development. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Sponsored Review: A Shattered World This is the Puritan space colonization epic you never knew you needed. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Jordan’s Arrow Overall, Jordan’s Arrow is a good follow-up to the first story, showing Jordan’s growth and struggles in her new world. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Emberhawk Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Sorrowfish A twist to the familiar notion of secret passages between our humdrum world and a magical world . . . Sorrowfish is a creative, empathetic fantasy. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Airfoil: Origins Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Light of Mine How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

The Story Hunter Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2020

Jordan’s World Jordan’s World provides engaging escapism with a cast of likable characters. Lorehaven Review Team, winter 2019

Sponsored Review: Skinshifter Alycia Christine’s Skinshifter sinks its fangs into a meaty plot pumping with action. Lorehaven Review Team, winter 2019

Featured Review: The End of the Magi For these wise but motley men, it’s no easy feat to follow the star. Lorehaven Review Team, winter 2019

The Story Raider More adventure, higher stakes, and betrayal at every turn make Lindsay A. Franklin’s fantasy The Story Raider a sequel that exceeds expectations. Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Romanov 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.” Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor 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. Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

The Alien’s Daughter The Alien’s Daughter presents an intriguing take on how an alien could blend in with earthlings. Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Featured Review: Brand of Light Sci-fi and fantasy clash in this rapid-fire genre-blender. Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Sponsored Review: The Flame of Telbyrin “Our elven heroes prove charming, and the narrative burns hot and quick.” Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Featured Review: Hidden Current Sharon Hinck’s fantasy dances to the rhythm of our Creator’s heart. Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Sponsored Review: The Deceit of Darkness “The third installment in C. S. Wachter’s epic fantasy series crystallizes the series’ Christianity.” Lorehaven Review Team,

Sponsored Review: Oath of the Outcast “Oath of the Outcast bursts with brawn and brains, providing plenty of action.” Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Sponsored Review: Beatitudes & Woes Blessed is this short story anthology, creatively based on the words of Jesus. Lorehaven Review Team, fall 2019

Valiant 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. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Tranquility In the human world of Christa Conklin’s Tranquility, conflict and tension defer to the pleasantries of picnics with fairies and merfolk. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Speed of Sight 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. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Savage War With The Savage War, Esther Wallace spins a tale that balances moral conviction with moral complexity. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Oath Sworn Strange concepts and tumultuous dialogue can soar over the reader’s head, but this narrative moves at a riveting clip. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Living in Times of Dragons John A. Pretorius’s Living in Times of Dragons crashes out of a wild imagination. It’s a shot across the bow of Christian fiction. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Hidden Queen Janelle Garrett’s romantic yet political fantasy The Hidden Queen turns out to be a smart story. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The 49th Mystic In The 49th Mystic, Ted Dekker overhauls Other Earth with an adventure that’s part The Village, part Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Chains of Gwyndorr Unique worlds and sympathetic characters entice readers through a maze of slow-moving action. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Caves of Fire Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

The Bachelor Missions Jes Drew’s The Bachelor Missions follows our hero, Kristian Clark, through three separate but connected espionage adventures with plenty of romantic difficulties. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2019

Dust

“Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.” —Lorehaven

The Vault Between Spaces

“The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.” —Lorehaven

Let the Ghosts Speak

“Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.” —Lorehaven

Sponsored Review: The Light Unbound

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

Evaluation Phase-Spec Faith 2020 Fall Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 28

Fiction Friday: Brand Of Light By Ronie Kendig
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 25

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. White Supremacy Versus “White Supremacy”
Travis Perry, Sep 24

Operation Grendel Cover Reveal
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 22

Ep. 34: How Has Lorehaven Been Questing Through the Great 2020 Pandemic?
Fantastical Truth, Sep 22, 2020

Ep. 33: How Does Portraying Fantastical Characters Develop Christian Character? | with Julie Novak
Fantastical Truth, Sep 15, 2020

Ep. 32: What Five Questions Help Us Engage Popular Culture for God’s Glory? | The Pop Culture Parent, part 2
Fantastical Truth, Sep 8, 2020

Ep. 31: What If Popular Culture Was Actually God’s Idea All Along? | The Pop Culture Parent, part 1
Fantastical Truth, Sep 1, 2020

Why My Hopes are Flying High for Tomorrow’s DC FanDome Virtual Event
E. Stephen Burnett, Aug 21

Join Me Tonight on the Realm Makers Livestream: How Can Stories Help Us Long for Heaven?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 9

Quotes and Notes: Should Christian Fantasy Include Magic?
E. Stephen Burnett, Jul 8