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Ellie Lerum

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The United States

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https://authorellielerum.com

Genre

Fantasy, Religion, Spirituality

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August 2022

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Ellie Lerum is a fantasy author and blogger whose stories blend redemptive hope, emotional depth, and a touch of whimsy. A devout Christian and mother of dragons (well, griffins… and two spirited little girls), she writes tales that wrestle with grief, healing, and courage through richly imagined worlds. Ellie draws inspiration from her faith, real-life loss, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien to craft narratives that are both adventurous and deeply human. Whether writing or exploring Idaho with her family, she finds the greatest joy in connecting with readers who see themselves in the stories she tells.

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Ellie Lerum's Blog: Thoughts by Ellie

Why Griffins Take Flight in Phantom in the Dark

I was thirteen years old when I first met Buckbeak the hippogriff in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. From that moment on, I was hooked. My younger self scoured every source I could find on griffins and hippogriffs, enchanted by the idea of creatures that were both majestic and untamable. That early fascination has never left me—and years later, it became a key part of my own writing.

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Average rating: 4.33 · 33 ratings · 22 reviews · 9 distinct works

	Gracefully Broken by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (illustrator) 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Turning Point: A holy warrior, a heretic, and a hazardous love by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jean Cassy and the Phantom in the Dark by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (Cover Art), Adam R Dalhaus (Cover Art) 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Phantom in the Dark (The Cassy Series Book 1) by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Animals of Illeross: An A-Z Alphabet by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jean Cassy and the Souls in the Ice by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Souls in the Ice (The Cassy Series Book 2) by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Turning Point: A holy warrior, a heretic, and a hazardous love by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Mother's Prayer by Ellie Lerum (Goodreads Author), Phillip Lerum (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Ellie Lerum liked Calvert Cormier's review of Gracefully Broken (Tales of Illeross): "What I loved about Gracefully Broken was how it blended an almost historical feeling backdrop with a spiritual narrative that feels timeless. Zanther reminded me of both medieval persecution and modern-day intolerance, it’s eerie how relevant it felt" Read more of this review »
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Ellie Lerum liked Arianna Scott's review of Turning Point: A holy warrior, a heretic, and a hazardous love (Tales of Illeross): "Turning Point is a compelling tale of faith, conviction, and the risks of forbidden love. Ellie Lerum crafts a tense, layered story where loyalty to belief collides with matters of the heart. Flick Alastar’s inner conflict is believable and gripping," Read more of this review »
Sep 23, 2025 09:01AM · see review
Ellie Lerum made a comment on Chantel P&T Creates’s review of Turning Point: A holy warrior, a heretic, and a hazardous love (Tales of Illeross) " Thank you so much for the review, it means the world to me! Let me know if you'd like to give more Christian fantasy a try :) ...more "
Sep 23, 2025 09:01AM · see review
Ellie Lerum liked Chantel P&T Creates's review of Turning Point: A holy warrior, a heretic, and a hazardous love (Tales of Illeross): "⭐ 4/5 Stars Turning Point by Ellie Lerum was such an unexpected read for me. Honestly, this isn’t the kind of book I’d normally pick up, but I’m so glad I’m doing this indie author series because it pushed me to try something new—and I ended up really" Read more of this review »
Sep 23, 2025 09:01AM · see review
Ellie Lerum made a comment on Francine Gerrish’s review of Gracefully Broken (Tales of Illeross) " Thanks for the review, Francine! I'm glad you enjoyed it. ...more "
Aug 27, 2025 07:58PM · see review
Ellie Lerum made a comment on Arianna Scott’s review of Gracefully Broken (Tales of Illeross) " Thanks for the review, Arianna! I appreciate it! "
Aug 13, 2025 07:06PM · see review
Ellie Lerum made a comment on Arianna Scott’s review of Turning Point: A holy warrior, a heretic, and a hazardous love (Tales of Illeross) " Thanks for the review, Arianna! "
Aug 13, 2025 07:06PM · see review