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A Crown of Chains
“A Crown of Chains creatively retells a biblical tale to explore themes of providence, racism, faith, and fidelity.”
—Lorehaven on Jan 27, 2023

Lander’s Legacy
“Lander’s Legacy stacks modern thrills and complex characters on a foundation of biblical what-ifs.”
—Lorehaven on Jan 20, 2023

Prince Caspian
“Pacing starts slow but creature lore grows in C. S. Lewis’s sequel, introducing practical tyrants and talking-beast politics into a Narnian resistance.”
—Lorehaven on Jan 13, 2023

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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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

Oxygen
“Olson and Ingermanson write fast, fit, and smart. They know their science and characters.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

Phantastes
“Readers who dare venture with Anodos into this fantastical land will certainly not return unchanged.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

The Visitation
“Frank Peretti’s heroes confront their own flaws, yet give no ground to false teachings both inside and outside the Church.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

This Present Darkness
“Although at times cheesy, Frank E. Peretti’s pictures imbue the ordinary with cosmic significance.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

Rescue
“The first book in F. E. Greene’s By Eyes Unseen fantasy series introduces fascinating and even atypical characters.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

Firebird
“Tyers deftly describes other worlds, adding color to landscapes and intensity to emotions … a fantastic find for Christian fans and beyond.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

The Lord of the Rings
“J. R. R. Tolkien’s genre-defining novel bestrides an epic fantasy world as deep as it is wide.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

Flora & Ulysses
“Flora & Ulysses indirectly echoes the author’s Christian worldview by evoking a vision of healing and spiritual wholeness.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

A Canticle for Leibowitz
“A Canticle for Leibowitz is a masterpiece that mixes profundity, heart, and superb craftsmanship.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

The Chronicles of Narnia
“By humbling ourselves as little children, we are better placed to gaze up into Aslan’s not-tame eyes and golden mane.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

Sponsored Review: Remnant
“Daniel Peyton’s sci-fi simplifies complex themes while raising important challenges to faith.”
—Lorehaven review, March 2020

Wilding
“L. A. Smith’s historical fantasy Wilding offers a lively journey through the foreign world of ancient Europe and the wild world of the Fey.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

Tinsel in a Tangle
“Laurie Germaine’s Tinsel in a Tangle is a nice and enjoyable young-adult holiday romance set in a fanciful version of Santa’s town.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

Mouse
“Mouse is an intriguing adventure whose characters draw in readers, with a complex world that promises to become even more rich and vibrant as the series continues.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

Masque
“Utterly delightful with every page, W. R. Gingell’s Masque is so light on its feet that readers won’t want the dance to end.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

The Jehzydak Prophecy
“A. R. Morgera’s fantasy The Jehzydak Prophecy is best for readers who like complex psychology mixed with high action.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

The Heir of Ariad
“In The Heir of Ariad, Niki Florica crafts an archetypal fantasy with chosen heroes, strange creatures, and quests that carry the fate of the world.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

Escape to Vindor
“This uplifting story rumbles along at a good pace, accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

The Darkened Land
“Larry Paris’s novel is an ambitious work, filled with heroes battling various grotesque monsters.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

The Book of Secrets
“M. L. Little’s The Book of Secrets imagines fantasy that hovers in a sci-fi setting, playing with magic in industrialized societies and alternate dimensions.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

Blood Traitors
“Stella Dorthwany’s Blood Traitors brings cousins Cora and Faryn back home to the capital, where nonstop action and intrigue swiftly ensue.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

Jordan’s World
“Jordan’s World provides engaging escapism with a cast of likable characters.”
—Lorehaven review, December 2019

Sponsored Review: Skinshifter
“Alycia Christine’s Skinshifter sinks its fangs into a meaty plot pumping with action.”
—Lorehaven review, December 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, December 2019

To Ashes We Run
“With To Ashes We Run, Just B. Jordan spins a rich and heartfelt fantasy, crafted with imagination and care.”
—Lorehaven review, October 2019

The Treasure of Capric
“With The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn blends Brother Cadfael with Prince Caspian to conjure a complex, lived-in world.”
—Lorehaven review, October 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, October 2019

Shard & Shield
“Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s Shard & Shield will intrigue readers with its world-building and complex relationships.”
—Lorehaven review, October 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, October 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, October 2019

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