Lorehaven Summer Reading Challenge: Review List 2023
Greetings in Christ, fans and families who love amazing stories.
This June, we’ve launched the Lorehaven Summer Reading Challenge—see this announcement.
Now, let this comprehensive resource help your family find the best Christian-made fantastical fiction this summer!
How to use these reviews
This list is sorted into three reader categories:
Within these reader categories, the reviews are further sorted into the following genres:
- biblical fiction
- dystopian/end times/post-apocalyptic
- fantasy (all types)
- science fiction
- superheroes
- supernatural/paranormal/horror
Click each title to retrieve the complete review from our vast review archive.
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Middle grade and early readers
Fantasy (all types)
100 Cupboards by N.D. Wilson
fantasy
Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone by C.J. Darlington
fantasy
Brave Ollie Possum by Ethan Nicolle
fantasy
Bear Knight by James R. Hannibal (book two of the Lightraider Academy series)
fantasy
Cora and the Nurse Dragon by H.L. Burke
fantasy
Daughter of Lightning by Anna Kate Logan
fantasy
Escape to Vindor by Emily Golus
fantasy
Exile by Loren G. Warnemuende
fantasy, fairy tale
Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
urban fantasy
Imani Earns Her Cape by Bokerah Brumley
fantasy
Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key by S. D. Smith and J. C. Smith
fantasy
Light of Mine by Allen Brokken (book one of the Towers of Light series)
fantasy
Mists of Paracosmia by Emily Golus
fantasy
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
fantasy
Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis
fantasy
Still Small Voice by Allen Brokken (book two of the Towers of Light series)
fantasy
Strayborn by E. E. Rawls
fantasy
Swift by R.J. Anderson
fantasy
The Caves of Fire by K. Berklund-Page
fantasy
The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis
fantasy
The Curse of the Vassal Fruit by Eric Sietsema
fantasy
The Electrical Menagerie by Mollie E. Reeder
steampunk
The Green Ember by S. D. Smith
fantasy
The Kinsman’s Tree by Timothy Michael Hurst
fantasy
The Lost Property Office by James R. Hannibal
fantasy
The Retrievers: Valley of the Roden by Nicole Sager
fantasy
The Savage War by Esther Wallace
fantasy
The White Forest by Aviya Carmen
fantasy
The Winter King by Christine Cohen
fantasy
The Worlds Next Door by C. E. White
fantasy
Wolf Soldier by James R. Hannibal (book 1 of the Lightraider Academy series)
fantasy
Science fiction
First Contact by T. D. Patrick (book 1 of the Terra Prime Adventures series)
science fiction
Trouble in the CTC! by T. D. Patrick (book 2 of the Terra Prime Adventures series)
science fiction
Nick Newton is Not a Genius by S. E. M. Ishida
science fiction
Please Return to the Lands of Luxury by Jon Tilton
science fiction
Skate the Thief by Jeff Ayers
science fiction
Speed of Sight by C. R. Flamingbush
science fiction
Supernatural / paranormal / horror
The Book of Rodney by Angelica Asher
supernatural
Strays by Remy Wilkins
supernatural
Teens and young adults
Biblical fiction
Wilding by L.A. Smith
historical fantasy, biblical fiction
Dystopian/end times/post-apocalyptic
Apprentice by Kristen Young
dystopian
Elite by Kristen Young
post-apocalyptic
Enclave by Thomas Locke
post-apocalyptic
Enhanced by Candace Kade
science fiction, dystopian
Lovely People by Minna Sundberg
Dystopian, graphic novel
Seed: Judgment by Joshua David
dystopian fiction
The Chase by Bradley Caffee (book 1 of the Chase Runner series)
dystopian
The Choice by Bradley Caffee (book 2 of the Chase Runner series)
dystopian
The Change by Bradley Caffee (Book 3 of the Chase Runner series)
dystopian
The Line Between by Tosca Lee
post-apocalyptic
The Remnant by William Michael Davidson
science fiction, dystopian
Valiant by Merrie Destefano
science fiction, dystopian
Wolf of the Tesseract by Christopher D. Schmitz
paranormal
Fantasy (all types)
A Crown of Chains by Erin Phillips
fantasy
A King’s Return by J. J. Johnson
fantasy
All the Queen’s Sons by Elizabeth Kipps
fantasy, fairy tale
Armor of Aletheia by Ralene Burke
fantasy
Bane of Ashkarith by Ariel Paiement
fantasy
Bear Knight by James R. Hannibal (book 2 of the Lightraider Academy series)
fantasy
Blood and Bond by Laura VanArendonk Baugh (book 2 of The Shard of Elan series)
fantasy
Blood Traitors by Stella Dorthwany
fantasy
Bramblewild by Audie Thacker
fantasy
Breakwater by Catherine Jones Payne
fantasy
Child of the Kaites by Beth Wangler
fantasy
Coiled by H. L. Burke
fantasy
Crown and Creed by Laura VanArendonk Baugh (book 3 of The Shard of Elan series)
fantasy
Dongeng by Anna Tan
fantasy, fairy tale
Dream of Kings by Sharon Hinck
fantasy, retelling
Dust by Kara Swanson (book one of the Heirs of Neverland series)
fantasy, fairy tale retelling
Eilinland: Through the Wall by Bailey Davenport
fantasy
Emberhawk by Jamie Foley
fantasy
Fairest Son by H. S. J. Williams
fantasy
Fawkes by Nadine Brandes
historical fantasy
Fire Dancer by Catherine Jones Payne
fantasy
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse (book 2 of The Ravenwood Saga series)
fantasy
Flower by H. L. Burke
fantasy
For Steam and Country by Jon Del Arroz
steampunk
Forsaken Island by Sharon Hinck (book 2 of The Dancing Realms series)
fantasy
Gretchen and the Bear by Carrie Ann Noble
fantasy, fairy tale
Heart of the Curiosity by H. L. Burke
steampunk
Heartmender by V. Romas Burton
fantasy, dark fantasy
Hidden Current by Sharon Hinck (book 1 of The Dancing Realms series)
fantasy
Jabberwock’s Curse by R. V. Bowman
fantasy
Jaclyn and the Beanstalk by Mary Ting
historical fantasy
Jordan’s Arrow by Allen Steadham (book 2 of the Jordan of Algoran series)
fantasy
Jordan’s World by Allen Steadham (book 1 of the Jordan of Algoran series)
fantasy
Keeper of Shadows by Bridgett Powers
fantasy
Labyrinth of Shadows by Kyla Stone
fantasy
Lander’s Legacy by C. S. Wachter
fantasy, superhero fiction
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
fantasy
Mark of the Raven by Morgan Busse (book 1 of The Ravenwood Saga series)
fantasy
Masque by W. R. Gingell
fantasy, fairy tale
Masters and Beginners by Daley Downing
fantasy
My Brother’s Keeper by David Wright
fantasy
Moonscript by H. S. J. Williams
fantasy
Mordizan by Alyssa Roat (book 2 of the Wraithwood Trilogy series)
fantasy
Mortal Sight by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads (book 1 of The Colliding Line series)
urban fantasy
Mouse by Kaylena Radcliff
fantasy
Nomad by R. J. Anderson
fantasy
Oath of the Outcast by C. M. Banschbach
fantasy
Oathbound by Victoria McComb
fantasy
Of Fire and Ash by Gillian Bronte Adams
fantasy
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
fantasy
Once Upon a Ren Faire by A. C. Castillo
urban fantasy
Orphan’s Song by Gillian Bronte Adams
fantasy
Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis
fantasy
Princess of Shadows by A. G. Marshall
fantasy, fairy tale
Prodigy Prince by Natasha Sapienza
fantasy
Realms of Light by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads (book 2 of The Colliding Line series)
urban fantasy
Rescue by F. E. Greene
fantasy
Rise of the Earthborn by Emma Buenen
fantasy
Romanov by Nadine Brandes
historical fantasy
Rose Petals and Snowflakes by Kendra E. Ardnek
fantasy, fairy tale
RotoVegas by Grace Bridges
urban fantasy
Salvare’s Mountain by D. P. Rowell
urban fantasy
Sand and Storm by Stella Dorthwany
fantasy
Seventh City by Emily Hayse
fantasy
Skinshifter by Alycia Christine
fantasy
Shadow by Kara Swanson (book 2 of the Heirs of Neverland series)
fantasy
Silver Bounty by Victoria McComb
fantasy
Songflight by Michelle M. Bruhn
fantasy
Stealing Embers by Julie Hall
urban fantasy
The Bear of Rosethorn Ring by Kirsten Fichter
fantasy, fairy tale
The Book of Secrets by M. L. Little
fantasy
The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis
fantasy
The Eternal Struggle by Esther Wallace
fantasy, dark fantasy
The Flame of Telbyrin by Benedict Dyar
fantasy
The Governess of Greenmere by Paul Leone
fantasy
The Heir of Ariad by Niki Florica
fantasy
The Hidden Queen by Janelle Garrett
fantasy
The Land of the Purple Ring by Deborah J. Natelson
fantasy
The Light Unbound by C. S. Wachter
fantasy
The Pirate Princess by K. R. Martin
fantasy
The Promise of Deception by Jessica Sly
historical fantasy
The Rejected Princess by Katie Clark
fantasy
The Rise of Aredor by Claire M. Banschbach
fantasy
The Savage War by Esther Wallace
fantasy
The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes
fantasy, dark fantasy
The Songweaver’s Vow by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
fantasy
The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin (book 1 of the Weaver Trilogy series)
fantasy
The Story Hunter by Lindsay A. Franklin (book 3 of the Weaver Trilogy series)
fantasy
The Story Raider by Lindsay A. Franklin (book 2 of the Weaver Trilogy series)
fantasy
The Treasure of Capric by Brandon M. Wilborn
fantasy
The Tremblers by Raquel Byrnes
fantasy, dark fantasy
The Undine’s Tear by Talena Winters
fantasy
The Winter King by Christine Cohen
fantasy
The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella
fantasy
Tinsel in a Tangle by Laurie Germaine
urban fantasy
Torch by R.J. Anderson
fantasy
Tranquility by Christa Conklin
fantasy
Truesilver by D. J. Edwardson
fantasy
Vivid by Ashley Bustamante
fantasy
Wishes by Brittany Eden
fantasy (no magic)
Wishtress by Nadine Brandes
fantasy, dark fantasy
Wolf Soldier by James R. Hannibal (book 1 of the Lightraider Academy series)
fantasy
Wraithwood by Alyssa Roat (book 1 of the Wraithwood Trilogy series)
fantasy
Science fiction
A Shattered World by Lelia Rose Foreman
science fiction
Abort by C. D. Hulen
science fiction
Airfoil: Origins by Steve Rzasa
science fiction
Castaways by Jes Drew
science fiction
Experiment 93 by R. S. Burghardt
science fiction
Firebird by Kathy Tyers
science fiction
For Us Humans by Steve Rzasa
science fiction
Frayed by Kerry Nietz
science fiction
Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor by Keith A. Robinson (book 2 of the Master Symphony Trilogy series)
science fiction
Into the Darkness by Charles Hack
science fiction, military sci-fi
Lost Bits by Kerry Nietz
science fiction
Maxine Justice: Galactic Attorney by Daniel Schwabauer
science fiction
Operation Grendel by Daniel Schwabauer
science fiction
Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor by Keith A. Robinson (book one of the master symphony trilogy)
science fiction
Recorder by Cathy McCrumb
science fiction
Remnant by Daniel Peyton
science fiction
Speed of Sight by C. R. Flamingbush
science fiction
The Alien’s Daughter by J. C. Morrows
science fiction
The Bachelor Missions by Jes Drew
science fiction
The Darkened Land by Larry Paris
science fiction
The Dying of the Light by Mirriam Neal
science fiction
The Gevaudan Project by A. K. Preston
science fiction
The Icarus Aftermath by Arielle M. Bailey
science fiction, space opera
The Last Runner by Shaun Stevenson
science fiction
The Lightningfall by Steve Rzasa (book 2 of The Relic Cycle series)
fantasy
The PRISM Conspiracy by Mary Schlegel
science fiction
The Unlikely Intrusion of Adams Klein by J.R. Greco
science fiction
Superheroes
Fractures by Jason C. Joyner (book 2 of The Rise of the Anointed series)
superhero fiction
Launch by Jason C. Joyner (book 1 of The Rise of the Anointed series)
superhero fiction
Ignite by Jenna Terese
superhero fiction
Penance by Paula Richey and Thomas Plutarch
superhero fiction
Power Play by H. L. Burke
superhero fiction
Power On by H. L. Burke
superhero fiction
Reformed by H. L. Burke
superhero fiction
Supernatural/paranormal/horror
Affinity by Dianne J. Wilson
supernatural
Blessings and Trials by Thomas Davidsmeier
supernatural
Blood Secrets by Morgan L. Busse (book 2 of the Skyworld Duology series)
horror, dark fantasy, steampunk
Cinderella Spell by Laurie Lee
dark fantasy
Clawing Free by Josh Roberts
horror
Dark is the Night by Mirriam Neal
supernatural
Hideous Beauty by Jack Cavanaugh
paranormal
Hunter’s Moon by Sarah M. Awa
paranormal
Immortal Guardian by M. Louis Lambert
paranormal, zombies
Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea
paranormal
Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L. Busse (book 1 of the Skyworld Duology series)
Horror, dark fantasy, steampunk
Strays by Remy Wilkins
supernatural
Swimmer by Avily Jerome
horror
The 49th Mystic by Ted Dekker
supernatural
The Book of Rodney by Angelica Asher
supernatural
Adults
Biblical fiction
A Marriage in Time by Anna M. Aquino
biblical fiction
Flood by Brennan McPherson
biblical fiction
Gods They Had Never Known by J. S. Helms
biblical fiction
The Awakened by Richard Spillman
biblical fiction, science fiction
The End of the Magi by Patrick W. Carr
biblical fiction
The Hourglass and the Darkness by Kyle L. Elliott
biblical fiction
Tyrant by Brian Godawa
biblical fiction
Dystopian/end times/post-apocalyptic
Lovely People by Minna Sundberg
Dystopian, graphic novel
The Line Between by Tosca Lee
post-apocalyptic
The Reluctant Disciple by Jim O’Shea
end times
When The English Fall by David Williams
post-apocalyptic
Fantasy (all types)
A Crown of Chains by Erin Phillips
fantasy
Armor of Aletheia by Ralene Burke
fantasy
Blood and Bond by Laura VanArendonk Baugh (book 2 of the Shard of Elan series)
fantasy
Bramblewild by Audie Thacker
fantasy
Calor by J. J. Fischer
fantasy
Chains of Gwyndorr by Joan Campbell
fantasy
Coiled by H. L. Burke
fantasy
Crown and Creed by Laura VanArendonk Baugh (book 3 of the Shard of Elan series)
fantasy
Dragons and Romans by William David Ellis
historical fantasy
Dream of Kings by Sharon Hinck
fantasy, retelling
Dust by Kara Swanson (book 1 of the Heirs of Neverland series)
fantasy, retelling
Elvensty by M. B. Aznoe
fantasy
Emberhawk by Jamie Foley
fantasy
Fairest Son by H. S. J. Williams
fantasy
Fire Dancer by Catherine Jones Payne
fantasy
Flight of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse (book 2 of the Ravenwood Saga series)
fantasy
Flower by H. L. Burke
fantasy
For Whom the Sun Sings by W. A. Fulkerson
fantasy
Forsaken Island by Sharon Hinck (book 2 of the Dancing Realms series)
fantasy
Gretchen and the Bear by Carrie Ann Noble
fantasy, fairy tale
Haelend’s Ballad by Ian Conrey
fantasy, dark fantasy
Heir to the Raven by J. Wesley Bush
fantasy, high fantasy
Hidden Current by Sharon Hinck (book 1 of the Dancing Realms series)
fantasy
Jaclyn and the Beanstalk by Mary Ting
historical fantasy
Koenig’s Fire by Marc Schooley
historical fantasy
Light from Distant Stars by Shawn Smucker
magical realism, fantasy
Living in Times of Dragons by John A Pretorius
fantasy
Mark of the Raven by Morgan Busse (book 1 of the Ravenwood Saga series)
fantasy
Masque by W. R. Gingell
fantasy, fairy tale
Mordizan by Alyssa Roat (book 2 of the Wraithwood Trilogy series)
fantasy
Mortal Sight by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads (book 1 of the Colliding Line series)
urban fantasy
Oath of the Outcast by C. M. Banschbach
fantasy
Oath Sworn by Meg MacDonald
gaslamp fantasy
Once Upon a Ren Faire by A. C. Castillo
urban fantasy
Phantastes by George MacDonald
fantasy
Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis
fantasy
Princess of Shadows by A. G. Marshall
fantasy, fairy tale
Realms of Light by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads (book 2 of the Colliding Line series)
urban fantasy
Road of the Lost by Aidan Russell
fantasy
Romanov by Nadine Brandes
historical fantasy
Rose Petals and Snowflakes by Kendra E. Ardnek
fantasy, fairy tale
Shard & Shield by Laura VanArendonk Baugh (book 1 of the Shard of Elan series)
fantasy
Shadow by Kara Swanson (book 2 of the Heirs of Neverland series)
fantasy
Son of the Shield by Mary Schlegel
fantasy
Sorrowfish by Anne C. Miles
fantasy
Stealing Embers by Julie Hall
urban fantasy
The Aykotah Daughter by Andrhea Goertzen
fantasy
The Bear of Rosethorn Ring by Kirsten Fichter
fantasy, fairy tale
The Beast of Talesend by Kyle Robert Shultz
fantasy
The Bloodheart by Steve Rzasa (book 1 of The Relic Cycle series)
fantasy
The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis
fantasy
The Deceit of Darkness by C. S. Wachter
fantasy
The Eternal Struggle by Esther Wallace
fantasy, dark fantasy
The Emperor’s Harvest by R. A. Denny
fantasy
The Gift of Dragons by Rachel A. Greco
fantasy
The Jehzydak Prophecy by A.R. Morgera
fantasy
The Light Arises by C. S. Wachter (book 2 of the Seven Words series)
fantasy
The Light Unbound by C. S. Wachter (book 4 of the Seven Words series)
fantasy
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
fantasy
The Promise of Deception by Jessica Sly
historical fantasy
The Red Rider by Randall Allen Dunn
fantasy, fairy tale
The Rejected Princess by Katie Clark
fantasy
The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes
fantasy, dark fantasy
The Sign of the Sibyl by Philipp Metzger
fantasy, historical fantasy, portal fantasy
The Songweaver’s Vow by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
fantasy
The Sorcerer’s Bane by C.S. Wachter (book 1 of the Seven Words series)
fantasy
The Treasure of Capric by Brandon M. Wilborn
fantasy
The Tremblers by Raquel Byrnes
fantasy, dark fantasy
The Undine’s Tear by Talena Winters
fantasy
The Weight of Memory by Shawn Smucker
magical realism, fantasy
Tinsel in a Tangle by Laurie Germaine
urban fantasy
To Ashes We Run by Just B. Jordan
fantasy
Torch by R. J. Anderson
fantasy
Wishes by Brittany Eden
fantasy (no magic)
Wishtress by Nadine Brandes
fantasy, dark fantasy
Wraithwood by Alyssa Roat (book 1 of the Wraithwood Trilogy series)
fantasy
Science fiction
A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.
science fiction, dystopian
A Shattered World by Lelia Rose Foreman
science fiction
Aberration by Cathy McCrumb (book 2 of the Children of the Consortium series)
science fiction
Airfoil: Origins by Steve Rzasa
science fiction
Brand of Light by Ronie Kendig
science fiction
Crystal Witness by Kathy Tyers
science fiction, space opera
Day Moon by Brett Armstrong
science fiction
Firebird by Kathy Tyers
science fiction
Frayed by Kerry Nietz
science fiction
Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor by Keith A. Robinson (book 2 of the Master Symphony Trilogy series)
science fiction
Going Back Cold by Kelley Rose Waller
science fiction
For Us Humans by Steve Rzasa
science fiction
Illusion by Frank Peretti
science fiction
Into the Darkness by Charles Hack
science fiction, military sci-fi
Kristian’s War by Peter Wisan
science fiction, military sci-fi
Logic’s End by Keith A. Robinson
science fiction
Lost Bits by Kerry Nietz
science fiction
Maxine Justice: Galactic Attorney by Daniel Schwabauer
science fiction
Operation Grendel by Daniel Schwabauer
science fiction
Outsmarting Time by Laura Hanks Kline
science fiction
Oxygen by John B. Olson and Randall Ingermanson
science fiction
Outbreak by Joshua C. Chadd
science fiction
Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor by Keith A. Robinson (book 1 of the Master Symphony Trilogy series)
science fiction
Recorder by Cathy McCrumb
science fiction
Shivering World by Kathy Tyers
science fiction
Thoughtreal by Michael Gryboski
science fiction
The Bachelor Missions by Jes Drew
science fiction
The Centauri Survivors by Andrew J. Chamberlain
science fiction
The Darkened Land by Larry Paris
science fiction
The Deliverer by Jason William Karpf
science fiction
The Dying of the Light by Mirriam Neal
science fiction
The Gevaudan Project by A. K. Preston
science fiction
The Icarus Aftermath by Arielle M. Bailey
science fiction, space opera
The Last Runner by Shaun Stevenson
science fiction
The Lightningfall by Steve Rzasa
science fiction
The PRISM Conspiracy by Mary Schlegel
science fiction
The Vault Between Spaces by Chawna Schroeder
science fiction
Walking on the Sea of Clouds by Gray Rinehart
science fiction
Superheroes
Power Play by H.L. Burke
superhero
Power On by H.L. Burke
superhero
Reformed by H.L. Burke
superhero
Supernatural / paranormal / horror
Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World by M.D. Boncher
supernatural
Clawing Free by Josh Roberts
horror
Hideous Beauty by Jack Cavanaugh
paranormal
Let the Ghosts Speak by Bryan Davis
horror
Prophet by Frank Peretti
supernatural
Saint Death by Mike Duran
paranormal
Sojourner’s Path by Amy Kurylo
supernatural
Swimmer by Avily Jerome
horror
That Pale Host by L. G. McCary
supernatural
The 49th Mystic by Ted Dekker
supernatural
The Edge of Over There by Shawn Smucker
supernatural
The Man He Never Was by James L. Rubart
supernatural
The Oath by Frank Peretti
supernatural
The Visitation by Frank Peretti
supernatural
This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti
supernatural
Tilly by Frank Peretti
supernatural
War in Heaven by Charles Williams
supernatural
