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Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham
This was my first book from Rachel Fordham and it won’t be my last! Beyond Ivy Walls is a stunning, poignant novel threaded with themes of grade and redemption (and a little sprinkle of Beauty and the Beast). Ratings for Beyond Ivy Walls Story: 5/5Worldview: 5/5 Story The story absolutely blew me away, 5/5. This…
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Running on Empty (Riverside Friends #7)
Running on Empty is the first book I’ve picked up from Jill Williamson and I’ll definitely be picking up another one! This novel was the first time I’ve picked up a realistic fiction book for Christian teens and it was a great read. It deals with difficult—but relevant—topics regarding finding your identity in Christ. Ratings…
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Rush of Ravens by Abigail Brier
I love a good Christian fantasy, and Rush of Ravens fits the bill for sure. It’s got a unique world with an interesting magic system and a likable protagonist. Ratings for Rush of Ravens Story: 4/5 Worldview: 4.5/5 Story I love high fantasy and this story was such a wild ride. It was fast-paced with…
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The Legends of Nesher by Chaney Hobson (Redemption Pirates #2)
If you read The Secrets of Avigdor and loved it, The Legends of Nesher will absolutely blow it out of the water! The story picks up right after the ending of book 1, and then it’s off to more action and danger and dinosaurs! (If you haven’t read The Secrets of Avigdor, there are minor…
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The Secrets of Avigdor by Chaney Hobson (Redemption Pirates #1)
I’ve been on a bit of a pirate kick it seems, and The Secrets of Avigdor comes with a special twist!! This novel is full of themes of adventure, family, friendship, and hope, with clear Christian perspective. If you’re looking for YA fantasy, The Secrets of Avigdor could be right up your alley!! Annika dreams…
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Where Darkness Dwells by Andrea Renae (Song of the Solas #1)
This novel should be in a genre all its own. If you like Christian fantasy, you’re going to be blown away by Where Darkness Dwells. It has the battle between light and darkness, but these concepts don’t just exist—they breathe. If you haven’t heard of this book, check out the quick Goodreads blurb below before…
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Waves of Redemption by S.L. Klein
This book, Waves of Redemption by S.L. Klein, will steal your breath away. Absolutely stunning. It’s a tale of pirates and romance and saving the lost while you don’t even know how to save yourself—and that doesn’t even scratch the surface! I got a free copy of this book and all opinions are my own.…
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Cold Case Tracker by Maggie Black
I read Cold Case Tracker in one day, so I think that speaks to how great of a read it was! Amy and Jackson (and the lovable K-9 doggo Hudson) were great to follow as they tried to solve a very personal missing person case. For a quick introduction, here’s the Goodreads blurb: A missing…
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Prelude of Fire by C. E. Schulze
If you like Lord of the Rings or The Legend of Zelda, you’d probably very much enjoy Prelude of Fire by Christine E. Schulze coming October 2024! It is the first book in a four-book series, The Gailean Quartet. If you haven’t heard about Prelude of Fire before, here’s a quick rundown of the book…
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The Songbird of Hope Hill by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Absolutely stunning. Kim Vogel Sawyer has already been a favorite author of mine but The Songbird of Hope Hill is now my absolute favorite book. I’ve never read a more beautiful depiction of the gospel, salvation, redemption, and forgiveness. We even get religious people coming to grips with their hypocrisy. If you haven’t heard of…
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Birdsong by Melody Faith, a lyrical reflection of grace
Poetry can be hit or miss. Either it sings to your soul or makes you flinch with every rhyme–at least, for me. Birdsong here was absolutely a gift and a joy, and I know God will use it to touch many more people’s hearts. For context, I had the pleasure of picking up Birdsong as…
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The Bear of Rosethorn Ring by Kirsten Fichter
The Bear of Rosethorn Ring is where, I think, the world of Once Upon a Twist Tales hits its stride. The Bear of Rosethorn Ring is book 4 in the series so far, following Marita and Diamond, reunited identical twins, as they go on the hunt to find their missing father. It’s important to read…