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A Realm of Rebels by Tiana Ibrahim
You’ll enjoy A Realm of Rebels if you like fantasy with political tension, solid world building, and strong emphasis on family. It was a great read, and I really loved the characters and complex dynamics, but I did hit a snag in the worldview. Here’s the blurb from Goodreads for more information: A rebellion is…
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Paper Castles (#1) by Ellie Ember
Paper Castles is the first book in the Paper Castles trilogy, and it does a fantastic job. I’m tired of trilogies at this point, since more and more of them use book 1 for setting the stage and neglect a standalone plot. But Paper Castles does everything a first book in a trilogy should do…
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Crown of the Stag (#2) by Ella Walker Henderson
Crown of the Stag picks up right where Fang of the Wolf leaves off, and it raises the stakes and tension even higher! Valaria is home from searching for her father, the Varg, but the world is changing and her place in it, whether she likes it or not. Here’s a brief blurb of the…
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Fang of the Wolf ( #1) by Ella Walker Henderson
Fang of the Wolf stands out among fantasy I’ve read over the past few years. Even though it is fantasy (as in, set in another world), it really reads like historical fiction (no magic). I really enjoyed this book from start to finish and I can’t wait to dig into book 2! Here’s some background…
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The Wolf Warden by Kathryn Jordan
If you’re looking for a heart-warming fantasy that explores deep themes, you can find it in The Wolf Warden by Kathryn Jordan. This book releases on November 15th, and here’s the blurb from Goodreads for reference: Varda Glipwood has trained nearly her entire existence for one thing: to destroy life. When her beloved sister is…
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Emberling by Kaytlin Phillips (The Chronicles of Uriu #1)
I’ve been waiting for Emberling for almost a whole year now, so to finally have gotten the chance to read it has been amazing! Note: I received an ARC of this book, and all opinions expressed are my own! Ratings for Emberling Story: 5/5 Worldview: 5/5 Story I am not sure if I’ve said it…
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When the Stars Shine Again by Lucy Peterson
I heard When the Stars Shine Again was a Christian allegory and I immediately jumped on it. As a writer of Christian allegorical fantasy, I loved seeing the elements and how the author carefully crafted a beautiful reflection of the gospel. Ratings for When the Stars Shine Again Story: 5/5 Worldview: 5/5 Our main characters,…
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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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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…