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The Deliverer
“Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 23, 2022

The Change
“Tight situations and Bradley Caffee’s rapid style energize this bracing finale for the Chase Runner world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 2, 2022

Immortal Guardian
“Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 26, 2022

Rose Petals and Snowflakes
“Kendra E. Ardnek combines Jane Austen–style storylines with fairy tales, yielding a delightful fantasy romance with callbacks to both genres while creating her own new style.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 19, 2022

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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

Going Back Cold
“Kelley Rose Waller’s sci-fi Going Back Cold sets a mother’s bitter struggle with stillbirth against the backdrop of cutting-edge scientific research in Antarctica.”
—Lorehaven review, October 2019

The Alien’s Daughter
“The Alien’s Daughter presents an intriguing take on how an alien could blend in with earthlings.”
—Lorehaven review, October 2019

Sponsored Review: Beatitudes and Woes
“Beatitudes & Woes is a bold experiment . . . the showstopper entries by themselves are enough to justify the price of admission.”
—Lorehaven review, October 2019

Featured Review: Brand of Light
“Sci-fi and fantasy clash in this rapid-fire genre-blender.”
—Lorehaven review, October 2019

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

Featured Review: Hidden Current
“Sharon Hinck’s fantasy dances to the rhythm of our Creator’s heart.”
—Lorehaven review, October 2019

Sponsored Review: The Deceit of Darkness
““The third installment in C. S. Wachter’s epic fantasy series crystallizes the series’ Christianity.””
—Lorehaven review, October 2019

Sponsored Review: Oath of the Outcast
““Oath of the Outcast bursts with brawn and brains, providing plenty of action.””
—Lorehaven review, October 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, July 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, July 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, July 2019

The Savage War
“With The Savage War, Esther Wallace spins a tale that balances moral conviction with moral complexity.”
—Lorehaven review, July 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, July 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, July 2019

The Hidden Queen
“Janelle Garrett’s romantic yet political fantasy The Hidden Queen turns out to be a smart story.”
—Lorehaven review, July 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, July 2019

Chains of Gwyndorr
“Unique worlds and sympathetic characters entice readers through a maze of slow-moving action.”
—Lorehaven review, July 2019

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