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Lorehaven serves Christian fans by finding and reviewing the best Christian novels in fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Weekly articles, an online library, practical reviews, and weekly podcast episodes help fans explore fantasy, science fiction, and other fantastical genres for the glory of Jesus and apply these stories' meanings to the real world our Creator calls us to serve.

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Gods They Had Never Known

“Gods They Had Never Known strongly supports biblical morality and the truth of how sin distorts goodness.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

For Us Humans

“This adventure morphs into a complex fusion of intergalactic conspiracy, prejudice erasure, redemption narrative, and call to personal revival.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Emperor’s Harvest

“In The Emperor’s Harvest, R. A. Denny reimagines elements from the biblical account of Christ’s birth in a fantasy setting.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Elvensty

“Fastidious worldbuilding, diverse cultures, and detailed geography give the tale distinctive flair.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Eilinland: Through the Wall

“Eilinland: Through the Wall serves a light, entertaining read, with good thematic substance to accompany the fun.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Edge of Over There

“Shawn Smucker unveils a masterwork of lyrical grandeur … this story cracks the spacetime doorway to reveal a reality far richer than the world we know.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Featured Review: The Line Between

“Tosca Lee’s thriller quests toward truth among apocalyptic madness.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Sponsored Review: The Reluctant Disciple

“The Reluctant Disciple tours popular thematic attractions via disquieting paths.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Sponsored Review: Outbreak

“Outbreak will doubtless thrill readers who enjoy a good zombie yarn.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Thoughtreal

“Michael Gryboski has thought up an intricate narrative that avoids potential tropes while touching on important issues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Shivering World

““This story grows on the reader much faster than bacteria in a barren biosphere. . . . Shivering World is good medicine.””
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Sand and Storm

“This book is a delightful read, with a unique and well-developed magic system, engaging characters, and a thrilling plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The Rejected Princess

“With The Rejected Princess, Katie Clark has fashioned a cozy political thriller braided with thoughtful ambiguity and adorned with romance.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Hideous Beauty

“Hideous Beauty strives to (very) graphically illustrate the war of dark versus light waged unseen by mere mortals.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Flower

“H. L. Burke’s clever twists keep the story fresh while still delivering on classic premises.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Fairest Son

“H. S. J. Williams’ novella Fairest Son contains familiar echoes: seven “dwarves,” a poison apple, a poem of prophecy. But the story is unique.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The Electrical Menagerie

“Magicians’ rivalries are backlit by murder, and the characters, scenery, and action are so well-drawn.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Dragons and Romans

“Dragons and Romans invests the climactic Third Punic War with high peril, deep meaning, and the spark of the fantastical.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The Curse of the Vassal Fruit

“The Curse of the Vassal Fruit starts out as a light and fluffy children’s story, but by the end, Eric Sietsema’s narrative has some hop to it.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Child of the Kaites

“With well-realized characterization, the overall narrative flies like a thematic arrow toward the real-life account of God freeing his people from Egypt.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Bramblewild

“Despite its occasional slowness, Bramblewild is an engaging journey with a comforting end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Sponsored Review: Jaclyn and the Beanstalk

“Magic beans meet medieval myth in this young heroine’s tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Sponsored Review: The Light Arises

“An newly freed assassin-prince quests to reclaim lost truth.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Featured Review: Enclave

“After America falls, white-hat heroes work for a better world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The White Forest

“Best for: Pre-teen readers who like fantasy stories.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Launch

“The story inhabits its youthful, contemporaneous world with conviction. Fun and never airy, Launch offers a good ride.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Last Runner

“Imagination dashes back in with the strange and even horrifying creatures intent on getting their hands, teeth, or claws on Eric.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Kristian’s War

“The writing is terse and focused on characters’ actions, making for a quick and enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Kinsman’s Tree

“Readers will find charm in the everyday life of the Etom boy Nat, his mother Nida, and the other Etom.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Keeper of Shadows

“Bridgett Powers creates something unusual in fantasy: a heroine who, physically damaged to the point of disability, can fight only through spiritual strength.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Imani Earns Her Cape

“Bokerah Brumley paints a colorful urban-fantasy backdrop and peoples it with distinctive characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Coiled

“H. L. Burke weaves faux-mythology and complex characterization into a narrative that slithers along at a brisk clip.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Blessings and Trials

“Blessings and Trials spans a large and fascinating world filled with angels, either exiled from heaven or sent from heaven to help mankind.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Featured Review: Mark of the Raven

“Those who walk in dreams wield great power to inspire—or destroy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Sponsored Review: Affinity

“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.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Gevaudan Project

“A. K. Preston has spliced together a bone-hard, near-future sci-fi in the tradition of Michael Crichton.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Experiment 93

“Good storytelling mechanics … serves a light and enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Castaways

“A memorable and entertaining tone … younger readers will take delight in this light, sweet tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Featured Review: Fawkes

“Guy Fawkes’s 1605 gunpowder plot gets a color-magical twist.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Wolf of the Tesseract

“A rapid start in divergent universes … Wolf of the Tesseract is a satisfying adventure.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

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