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The Undine’s Tear

The Undine’s Tear, Talena Winters

Calandra’s spiritual struggles and eventual awakening bring true hardship and loss, pointing to greater hope across the horizon in sequels to this rip-roaring read.

Oathbound

Oathbound, Victoria McCombs

This tale of oaths and bonds steers an exciting voyage through dangerous waters. Secrets and ambition lurk at every turn, and sins bring real consequences.

The Green Ember

The Green Ember, S. D. Smith

S. D. Smith’s fantasy The Green Ember, book 1 of the Green Ember series, presents a surprisingly earnest epic about small creatures drawn into big spiritual ideas.

First Contact

First Contact, T. D. Patrick

This well-written chapter book promotes courage and other virtues, making First Contact a great tale for boys.

Of Fire and Ash

Of Fire and Ash, Gillian Bronte Adams

Ceridwen’s repeated volatile actions and battle crescendos may threaten to overrun this kingdom, yet the Fireborn Epic’s first book also benefits from two side trails.

Shadow

Shadow, Kara Swanson

Kara Swanson’s page-turner soars while wonderfully concluding this creative retelling of the classic Peter Pan.

Prodigy Prince

Prodigy Prince, Natasha Sapienza

In Prodigy Prince, Natasha Sapienza builds a complex and rich fantasy world that explores friendship and sacrifice through allegory.

The Centauri Survivors

The Centauri Survivors, Andrew J. Chamberlain

Imagine an alien invasion, but inverted. . . . This fun, leisurely-paced story brightens a constellation of classic sci-fi tropes.

Princess of Shadows

Princess of Shadows, A. G. Marshall

Stirred by sustained tension, quiet humor, and a bit of snark, Princess of Shadows rouses readers and keeps them wide-eyed in this ancient Greece–inspired world.

The Bear of Rosethorn Ring

The Beat of Rosethorn Ring, Kirsten Fichter

The Bear of Rosethorn Ring’s quirky players cast their spell through the magic of forgiveness, applying unique twists and new thrills to old routines.

The Chase

The Chase, Bradley Caffee

Readers who catch a second wind will find a gripping adventure and reason to anticipate the next match.

Power On

Power On, H. L. Burke

H. L. Burke’s Power On lights up an enjoyable superhero world, charging quickly toward themes of a man’s responsibility to himself and others.

Wolf Soldier

Wolf Soldier, James R. Hannibal

Simple prose and candid heroes enjoin biblical truth, highlighting Scripture-like verses and faith as means of vanquishing external enemies.

Hælend’s Ballad

Haelend's Ballad, Ian Conrey

Ian Conrey creates a fantasy that borrows from steampunk, forging a thought-provoking and richly constructed war story.

That Pale Host

That Pale Host, L. G. McCary

That Pale Host slips through the walls of time, exposing spectral groanings too deep for words and the hope of healing that often lingers just out of reach.

Crown and Creed

Crown and Creed, Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s saga deepens political and romantic intrigues among a richly unique fantasy world and compelling cast of characters.

Ignite

Ignite, Jenna Terese

Ignite balances superhero action with deep questions about prejudice and responsibility in a complex, challenging world.

Apprentice

Apprentice, Kristen Young

Common dystopian themes quickly grow beyond clichés in this thrilling search for truth and the meaning of reality.

The Seventh Sun

The Seventh Sun, Lani Forbes

Law and grace collide like elemental powers in this rich tale, whose author keeps taut yet luxuriant focus on mythology and setting.

Secrets in the Mist

Secrets in the Mist, Morgan L. Busse

Treasure hunts and zombies sail smoothly in the skies of this post-apocalyptic world, raising natural questions about why such horrors and miseries exist.

Fractures

Fractures, Jason C. Joyner

Jason Joyner’s second superhero tale Fractures offers a deft combination of action, spiritual themes, and the tribulations of growing up.

The Dying of the Light

The Dying of the Light, Mirriam Neal

Amid a sprawling and realistic cast, Mirriam Neal keeps myriad story threads taut in this first epic installment of the Brotherhood of the Moon series.

The Winter King

The Winter King, Christine Cohen

Christine Cohen’s The Winter King is everything a fantasy lover wants: adventure, political intrigue, and a little bit of romance … this story is a must-read.

Strays

Strays, Remy Wilkins

Remy Wilkins’s Strays joins spiritual warfare with a coming-of-age tale set in small-town America … an unexpected and intriguing fusion of spiritual war and childhood’s end.

Brave Ollie Possum

Brave Ollie Possum

This madcap tale from Ethan Nicolle includes over 200 illustrations and plenty of silly scenes, well-suited for reading aloud.

The Weight of Memory

The Weight of Memory, Shawn Smucker

Shawn Smucker’s The Weight of Memory unfolds like a sleeper waking from a dream: slowly, tentatively, clinging to the hope or fear of world-ending reality.

Penance

Penance, Paula Richey and Thomas Plutarch

Penance by Paula Richey and Thomas Plutarch mixes superheroes and aliens for a lively, heartfelt sci-fi tale built with engaging characters in a vivid world.

Cinderella Spell

Cinderella Spell, Laurie Lee

In Laurie Lee’s dark fairy tale retelling Cinderella Spell, Cinderella is more than she seems, and true love doesn’t lie where you think.