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Tested by Sarah Carlisle

Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling

Aine is desperate to escape an arranged marriage by competing for the hand of the prince, but her suitor is willing to do whatever it takes to prevent her from winning–including sabotage.
A Star so Bound and Broken by Yakira Goldsberry

A Star So Bound and Broken

Jorrin has only five days to find his missing friend. But it won’t be easy to find a lost star in the dangerous city of Bash-al Feret, ruled by Rahim Padishah, the immortal ruler who hungers for stardust.
Curse of Silence by Erin Halbmaier

Curse of Silence

While trapped in the body of someone else, Princess Daphne must find a way to tell someone who she is without written or spoken words if she wants to resume her true form and stop the traitorous kitchen maid.
Once Upon an Apple by Gabrielle Landi

Once Upon an Apple

A lord’s son, a milkmaid, and seven mischievous goats are the stars in this Snow White–inspired cozy fantasy romance fairy-tale retelling with found family feels and Hallmark movie vibes.
Songs and Spun Gold by Erin Halbmaier

Songs and Spun Gold

A foolish deal set her course, but Katy must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her family…especially when the musical prince is far sweeter than she expected.
Protector by Megan Schaulis

Protector

The Selection meets American Ninja Warrior in this dystopian retelling of Esther featuring nanotechnology, royal romance, and a heartfelt quest to make a difference.
The Pilgrim's Progress Reloaded, David Umstattd

The Pilgrim’s Progress Reloaded

The Pilgrim’s Progress is a classic story of redemption, allegory, and theological poignancy. It’s also a story with a total lack of robots, space marines, or talking platypuses. So we fixed that.
Slippers and Thorns by Erin Halbmaier

Slippers and Thorns

When real life has caused them to drift apart, Michael and Ella must discover the truth behind true love…and whether it’s worth fighting for.
The Midnight Prince by Angie Grigaliunas

The Midnight Prince

A bitter prince and a discarded servant get a second chance at love—but only if they can put aside their hurts and sift through the magic and lies that separated them in the first place.
A Bond of Briars by Erin Phillips
Reviewed

A Bond of Briars

As her bond grows stronger, Caitrin must prove her blood magic isn’t dangerous or suffer the consequences of the truth being discovered.
“A Bond of Briars shows a beautiful love story, blending the biblical Ruth narrative with prophecy and hopes of redemption from spiritual warfare that binds the soul.”
Steal the Morrow by Jenelle Leanne Schmidt
Reviewed

Steal the Morrow

Olifur soon finds himself ensnared in a web of professional thieves, and he must think fast if he is to survive the day.
“Jenelle Schmidt’s Steal the Morrow examines personal integrity and the value of reputation in a light fantasy setting.”
Crack the Stone by Emily Golus
Reviewed

Crack the Stone

Goblin convict Valshara Sh’a flees a merciless bounty hunter in this fantasy retelling of Les Misérables.
“Emily Golus cleverly reimagines Victor Hugo’s masterpiece Les Misérables into Crack the Stone’s high fantasy world of goblins, elves, and humans.”
Break the Beast by Allison Tebo

Break the Beast

Allison Tebo re-imagines the ancient legend of Beowulf in an epic story of redemption and grace in a high-stakes fantasy adventure.
The Itsy Bitsy Liar by Abigail Manning

The Itsy Bitsy Liar

Can the cursed Lacey Arachne untangle herself from the webs she’s crafted? Or will she be doomed to fall with the coming storm?
Exile, Loren G. Warnemuende
Reviewed

Exile

No matter which choice Maleen made, marriage to a man she didn’t love or exile in a tower, it appeared bondage was the life her father lay before her.
“This gentle fantasy from Loren G. Warnemuende shows little magic or strange creatures, focusing on complex emotions and relationships.”
Frost, Winter's Lonely Guardian, E. E. Rawls

Frost, Winter’s Lonely Guardian

Seventeen-year-old Norah meets a handsome guy with snowflakes in his hair who says he’ll train her to become the next Winter Guardian.
A Crown of Chains, Erin Phillips
Reviewed

A Crown of Chains

Roxana Willows is a wingless fairy with the rare ability to read minds, and becoming queen is the last thing Roxana wants.
“A Crown of Chains creatively retells a biblical tale to explore themes of providence, racism, faith, and fidelity.”
Voice of a Siren by Kassidy Kameron

Voice of a Siren

When a beautiful woman rescues Lord Landric Vallance from a stormy shipwreck, he questions whether she could be the one he is searching for.
Moses: Against the Gods of Egypt

Moses: Against the Gods of Egypt

Pharaoh is not the only villain Moses must face. The ten plagues are Yahweh’s war with the gods of Egypt. And those gods are not myths. They are demons.
Curse of the Midnight King by Yakira Goldsberry

Curse of the Midnight King

Faye enters a dangerous bargain with the Midnight King in an attempt to free her sisters from a curse she helped create.
The Beauty of Magic, Rachel Ann Michael Harris

The Beauty of Magic

Svana will have to survive her step-mother’s deadly magic to save those she loves or become the next victim.
Madness Solver in Wonderland, E. E. Rawls

Madness Solver in Wonderland

It all began when a well-dressed cat named Cheshire appeared one day and gave him the power of the Madness Solver.
The Icarus Aftermath, Arielle M. Bailey
Reviewed

The Icarus Aftermath

With their best captain gone, Talos steps up to lead the Rebellion’s fighters. First objective: take out the Labyrinth. Only problem? No one can find its key.
“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, winter 2020
Babel, Brennan S. McPherson

Babel: The Story of the Tower and the Rebellion of Man

As the world rebels against God, the prophet Noah must face his role in the unraveling of his family and of their trust in the God he serves.
Child of the Kaites, Beth Wangler
Reviewed

Child of the Kaites

To free her people from slavery, Rai must decide if she is a warrior or historian in this desert fantasy retelling of the story of Moses.
“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, winter 2018
Dagger's Sleep, Tricia Mingerink

Dagger’s Sleep

In a land of mountains, canoes, and fairy tales, one princess races to wake the sleeping high prince in this gender-swapped Sleeping Beauty retelling.
Cain, Brennan S. McPherson

Cain: The Story of the First Murder and the Birth of an Unstoppable Evil

The story of the world’s first murder, and the birth of an unstoppable evil.

The Captive Maiden

Gisela learns the duke’s son is throwing a ball to find a wife and vows to find a way to attend, even if it’s only for a taste of a life she’ll never have.

The Crystal Scepter

When the wicked king Pythius learns of the realm of Elysiel and the crystal scepter that protects it, he journeys to kill the Keeper and steal the scepter.

Prophet

Ela Roeh of Parne doesn’t understand why her beloved Creator, the Infinite, wants her to become His prophet.

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