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Legend of the Storm Sneezer

“Teen readers fond of lengthy, lighthearted ghost-and-zombie tales will enjoy Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2021

The Icarus Aftermath

“Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

The Hourglass and the Darkness

“Kyle L. Elliott’s novel The Hourglass and the Darkness posits a world before the great Flood, starting a promising series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

Gretchen and the Bear

“Carrie Anne Noble’s delightful fantasy/sci-fi mashup Gretchen and the Bear defies every expectation.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

Torch

“Torch blazes a solid conclusion to the series’ themes of just leadership and racial reconciliation among fairy folk.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor

“Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Flight of the Raven

“Exciting twists make Morgan L. Busse’s Flight of the Raven, book 2 of the Ravenwood Saga, a very enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

The Eternal Struggle

“Esther Wallace’s novel The Eternal Struggle forms a dark sequel that brings hero and heroine into close fellowship with loss and brutality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Dark is the Night

“Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Blood and Bond

“This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia

“Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows

“Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swift

“This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Crystal Witness

“Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning

“Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swimmer

“Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Fire Dancer

“Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Strayborn

“E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Skate the Thief

“Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

The Book of Rodney

“This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City

“Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith

“Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Dust

“Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces

“The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak

“Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Mortal Sight

“With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 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**, June 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**, June 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**, June 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**, June 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**, June 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**, June 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings

“W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Airfoil: Origins

“Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 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**, June 2020

The Story Hunter

“Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, May 2020

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Recorder “Cathy McCrumb handles heavy subjects with a light touch, keeping the novel from grimness. Recorder is a creative and engaging novel that will appeal to a broad audience.” —Lorehaven on Dec 17, 2021

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Legend of the Storm Sneezer “Teen readers fond of lengthy, lighthearted ghost-and-zombie tales will enjoy Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea.” —Lorehaven review, March 2021

The Icarus Aftermath “Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.” —Lorehaven review, February 2021

The Hourglass and the Darkness “Kyle L. Elliott’s novel The Hourglass and the Darkness posits a world before the great Flood, starting a promising series.” —Lorehaven review, February 2021

Gretchen and the Bear “Carrie Anne Noble’s delightful fantasy/sci-fi mashup Gretchen and the Bear defies every expectation.” —Lorehaven review, February 2021

Torch “Torch blazes a solid conclusion to the series’ themes of just leadership and racial reconciliation among fairy folk.” —Lorehaven review, February 2021

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor “Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Flight of the Raven “Exciting twists make Morgan L. Busse’s Flight of the Raven, book 2 of the Ravenwood Saga, a very enjoyable read.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

The Eternal Struggle “Esther Wallace’s novel The Eternal Struggle forms a dark sequel that brings hero and heroine into close fellowship with loss and brutality.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Dark is the Night “Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Blood and Bond “This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia “Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows “Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Swift “This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Crystal Witness “Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning “Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Swimmer “Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Fire Dancer “Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Strayborn “E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Skate the Thief “Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

The Book of Rodney “This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City “Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Sponsored Review: A King’s Return “A King’s Return sweeps the reader into a world of complex, sympathetic characters.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith “Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Sponsored Review: Still Small Voice “This simple frontier story gives its child heroes complex dilemmas.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Dust “Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.” —Lorehaven review, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces “The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak “Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.” —Lorehaven review, June 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, June 2020

Mortal Sight “With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.” —Lorehaven review, June 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, June 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, June 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, June 2020

Sponsored Review: A Shattered World “This is the Puritan space colonization epic you never knew you needed.” —Lorehaven review, June 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, June 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, June 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, June 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings “W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Airfoil: Origins “Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.” —Lorehaven review, June 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, June 2020

The Story Hunter “Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.” —Lorehaven review, May 2020

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“Kara Swanson’s page-turner soars while wonderfully concluding this creative retelling of the classic Peter Pan.”
—Lorehaven on Jan 14, 2022

Prodigy Prince

“In Prodigy Prince, Natasha Sapienza builds a complex and rich fantasy world that explores friendship and sacrifice through allegory.”
—Lorehaven on Jan 7, 2022

Recorder

“Cathy McCrumb handles heavy subjects with a light touch, keeping the novel from grimness. Recorder is a creative and engaging novel that will appeal to a broad audience.”
—Lorehaven on Dec 17, 2021

The Centauri Survivors

“Imagine an alien invasion, but inverted. . . . This fun, leisurely-paced story brightens a constellation of classic sci-fi tropes.”
—Lorehaven on Dec 10, 2021

95. How Can We Fight the Shadow When It Breaks the Wheel of Time and Other Fandoms? | with G. Shane Morris
Fantastical Truth, Jan 18, 2022

94. What Top Ten Lorehaven Stories Did Fans Favor in 2021?
Fantastical Truth, Jan 11, 2022

93. How Can We Behold Fantastical Fiction Glories in YA Fantasy and Beyond?
Fantastical Truth, Jan 5, 2022

92. Twenty Years Later, How Did We Enjoy ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’? | with Rilian of NarniaWeb
Fantastical Truth, Dec 21, 2021

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E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 30

Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior
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Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 24

Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 10

Making a Story Visual UPDATE: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic
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Legend of the Storm Sneezer

“Teen readers fond of lengthy, lighthearted ghost-and-zombie tales will enjoy Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2021

The Icarus Aftermath

“Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

The Hourglass and the Darkness

“Kyle L. Elliott’s novel The Hourglass and the Darkness posits a world before the great Flood, starting a promising series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

Gretchen and the Bear

“Carrie Anne Noble’s delightful fantasy/sci-fi mashup Gretchen and the Bear defies every expectation.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

Torch

“Torch blazes a solid conclusion to the series’ themes of just leadership and racial reconciliation among fairy folk.”
**—Lorehaven review**, February 2021

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor

“Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Flight of the Raven

“Exciting twists make Morgan L. Busse’s Flight of the Raven, book 2 of the Ravenwood Saga, a very enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

The Eternal Struggle

“Esther Wallace’s novel The Eternal Struggle forms a dark sequel that brings hero and heroine into close fellowship with loss and brutality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Dark is the Night

“Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Blood and Bond

“This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia

“Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows

“Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swift

“This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Crystal Witness

“Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning

“Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swimmer

“Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Fire Dancer

“Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Strayborn

“E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Skate the Thief

“Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

The Book of Rodney

“This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City

“Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Sponsored Review: A King’s Return

“A King’s Return sweeps the reader into a world of complex, sympathetic characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith

“Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Sponsored Review: Still Small Voice

“This simple frontier story gives its child heroes complex dilemmas.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Dust

“Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces

“The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak

“Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 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**, June 2020

Mortal Sight

“With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 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**, June 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**, June 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**, June 2020

Sponsored Review: A Shattered World

“This is the Puritan space colonization epic you never knew you needed.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 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**, June 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**, June 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**, June 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings

“W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Airfoil: Origins

“Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 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**, June 2020

The Story Hunter

“Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, May 2020

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Get exclusive shirts and beyond

Authors and publishers:
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