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The Battle of Euangelion: Reborn
The first book in a coming-of-age series about the origins of evil on Earth and the supernatural struggle for humanity’s redemption. The epic unravels through the adventures and misadventures of eighteen-year-old Alexis Sharp and her unlikely friends as they navigate trials, quests, and secrets that transcend both time and space.
Humanity’s future is tucked away in a wretched prison world. A home to deviant rebels who once betrayed the very magic they were created with. Old magic. This story more or less hinges on old magic and those it emanates from. It’s an extremely pure and powerful kind of magic, but also peculiar. As pure as it is, it allowed, for instance, a jealous and spiteful rebel to spearhead mutiny against a father - a King who had the audacity to gift his only son and heir with a Realm of his own. A catastrophic civil war followed and contributed to the downfall of the Prince’s young world and all its inhabitants. Their original greatness was doomed to ebb away as darkness gradually took over.
The Prince petitions to ransom mankind from the Scale of Justice; the price being codified and presently hidden in an age-old Prophecy. All we know for certain is that human recruits are to participate in the battle to come as the Great Wizard of Sanctum oversees their transformation. Prince Salvatore needs an army.
Alexis Sharp is numbered among the newest recruits. Quick to temper and slow to listen, she must learn to find her place and way on the mystical Isle of Sanctum where humans enjoy immunity and immortality as they prepare for war.
The forces in the neighboring Realm of Nullius Terram aren't stagnant either. On the contrary, they’re proliferating.
The veil between Nullius Terram and the Kingdom of Euangelion still stands in the exiled Diabolus' way, but for how long? This war is written in destiny, and if there’s anything we know about destiny it’s that you can’t outrun, outsmart, or even outwait it.
Providence begins to pull the thread when a secret quest in search of a mysterious artifact intertwines with the discovery of the Prophecy. A human bloodline is implicated, and a Chosen One is named. Alexis and her unlikely friends hang in the balance as they try to navigate through an impossible mission.
Humanity’s future is tucked away in a wretched prison world. A home to deviant rebels who once betrayed the very magic they were created with. Old magic. This story more or less hinges on old magic and those it emanates from. It’s an extremely pure and powerful kind of magic, but also peculiar. As pure as it is, it allowed, for instance, a jealous and spiteful rebel to spearhead mutiny against a father - a King who had the audacity to gift his only son and heir with a Realm of his own. A catastrophic civil war followed and contributed to the downfall of the Prince’s young world and all its inhabitants. Their original greatness was doomed to ebb away as darkness gradually took over.
The Prince petitions to ransom mankind from the Scale of Justice; the price being codified and presently hidden in an age-old Prophecy. All we know for certain is that human recruits are to participate in the battle to come as the Great Wizard of Sanctum oversees their transformation. Prince Salvatore needs an army.
Alexis Sharp is numbered among the newest recruits. Quick to temper and slow to listen, she must learn to find her place and way on the mystical Isle of Sanctum where humans enjoy immunity and immortality as they prepare for war.
The forces in the neighboring Realm of Nullius Terram aren't stagnant either. On the contrary, they’re proliferating.
The veil between Nullius Terram and the Kingdom of Euangelion still stands in the exiled Diabolus' way, but for how long? This war is written in destiny, and if there’s anything we know about destiny it’s that you can’t outrun, outsmart, or even outwait it.
Providence begins to pull the thread when a secret quest in search of a mysterious artifact intertwines with the discovery of the Prophecy. A human bloodline is implicated, and a Chosen One is named. Alexis and her unlikely friends hang in the balance as they try to navigate through an impossible mission.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2024
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February 2, 2025
UMM WOW! I honestly had no idea what I was getting into when I read this book, but it was not at all what I was expecting! If you are looking for a clean fantasy novel with incredible characters than this book is for you!! Alexis Sharp is the newest human recruit in Euangelion. She is struggling to find her place in this magical land until she settles into an amazing friend group. But when she volunteers for a dangerous mission, it will test these boundaries, and her thinning trust. With non-stop action, a magical world, amazing characters, and a beautifully written novel, I will forever recommend this book! It is by far one of my favourite books ever, and definitely my favourite fantasy book! And the ending. Ahh!! I can not wait for the next book!!!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
January 20, 2026
This is a really good young adult Christian fantasy. When Alexis is kidnapped out of her normal life by a supernatural creature, she has no idea how her perception of the world will be shifted. Over the last thousands of years, an army of humans has been slowly cultivated for the war of the realms to come - the ultimate showdown between good and evil. With a retelling of the origins of evil and supernatural elements, this book has an amazing plot. There were some things that took me out of the book a bit with some of the writing and having people who are hundreds of years old seeking to have the same reactions and actions (some immature) as our newly arrived 18-year-old heroine. However, all of that aside, I truly enjoyed this read and am looking forward to continuing the story in book 2 when it releases.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
January 14, 2025
4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
Fast-paced, Christian-inspired story, origins of the earth retelling...
I love the cover; Alexis - her character made sense, she still made mistakes (and those also made sense) but fixed them, was strong and intelligent, etc...; and all the hints to the Bible. There were no plot holes, and the villain was actually villainous (you know what I mean).
Thank you to @shescribesbooks for the ARC!
Fast-paced, Christian-inspired story, origins of the earth retelling...
I love the cover; Alexis - her character made sense, she still made mistakes (and those also made sense) but fixed them, was strong and intelligent, etc...; and all the hints to the Bible. There were no plot holes, and the villain was actually villainous (you know what I mean).
Thank you to @shescribesbooks for the ARC!
February 27, 2025
What a fun debut novel! It gave me Marvel Universe vibes at the beginning of chapter one and quickly turned to Middle Earth vibes!
Alexis is minding her business when she's whisked away to a new world call the Kingdom of Euangelion, which seems to defy time and space. There she's introduced to a whole host of people and a new reality. She has a choice to make: stay (and believe) or leave (cut off forever). Sound familiar with another choice we all have to make?
So much is packed into this little book! We see - in a fictional, fantasy setting - the fall of humanity. We also see those who are battling evil and those who are evil! We follow Alexis through her process of coming to know her surroundings and what might be expected of her. The friends she makes just happen to be hundreds of years old. There's training to be done with swords, castles, and griffons. Can't leave out the fact that they go on a quest to find an item that's best kept out of Diabolus' hands
I loved all of the allegorical parts of the story. The good vs evil, how our enemy continues to try to lead us astray or keep people separated from God, how each person needs to make a choice whom they will serve, etc!
And let's talk about the cast of characters outside of Alexis. Aurelia is the perfect person to match with Alexis when the arrives in the Kingdom. Her kindness & patience are a draw for everyone... including Rufus who has heart eyes for her. There's also Phoebus, Aurelia's brother. He helps train and guide Alexis. Lord Castus is their sure and steady teacher who leads them in all manner of ways.
This is going to be an epic adventure and I can't wait for book two!
*I was sent the book for review. This is my personal opinion.
Alexis is minding her business when she's whisked away to a new world call the Kingdom of Euangelion, which seems to defy time and space. There she's introduced to a whole host of people and a new reality. She has a choice to make: stay (and believe) or leave (cut off forever). Sound familiar with another choice we all have to make?
So much is packed into this little book! We see - in a fictional, fantasy setting - the fall of humanity. We also see those who are battling evil and those who are evil! We follow Alexis through her process of coming to know her surroundings and what might be expected of her. The friends she makes just happen to be hundreds of years old. There's training to be done with swords, castles, and griffons. Can't leave out the fact that they go on a quest to find an item that's best kept out of Diabolus' hands
I loved all of the allegorical parts of the story. The good vs evil, how our enemy continues to try to lead us astray or keep people separated from God, how each person needs to make a choice whom they will serve, etc!
And let's talk about the cast of characters outside of Alexis. Aurelia is the perfect person to match with Alexis when the arrives in the Kingdom. Her kindness & patience are a draw for everyone... including Rufus who has heart eyes for her. There's also Phoebus, Aurelia's brother. He helps train and guide Alexis. Lord Castus is their sure and steady teacher who leads them in all manner of ways.
This is going to be an epic adventure and I can't wait for book two!
*I was sent the book for review. This is my personal opinion.
January 26, 2025
📚BOOK REVIEW: The Battle of Euangelion: Reborn by @shescribesbooks
⚔️Christian Fantasy (Origin Story Inspired)
❤️Redemption Arc
⚔️Found Family-How to Train Your Dragon Found Family Vibes
I really enjoyed the world-building inspired by the Bible and the banter between all of the characters. It felt like How to Train Your Dragon with how the friendship and bond formed between Aurelia, Phoebus, Alex, and Rufus. Each of them has a distinct personality/specialty and sometimes they clash—like Hiccup and Astrid at the beginning of the movie. It was a creative premise and I have to say I got pretty mad at Alex, but then remembered all of us tend to be stupid when we are stubbornly choosing our own path instead of God’s. I do wish that there was more of a lead-up to the cliffhanger, but overall this book was very intriguing! If you like Christian world-building/fantasy, redemption arcs, banter, and found family, pick up this book now!!
⚔️Christian Fantasy (Origin Story Inspired)
❤️Redemption Arc
⚔️Found Family-How to Train Your Dragon Found Family Vibes
I really enjoyed the world-building inspired by the Bible and the banter between all of the characters. It felt like How to Train Your Dragon with how the friendship and bond formed between Aurelia, Phoebus, Alex, and Rufus. Each of them has a distinct personality/specialty and sometimes they clash—like Hiccup and Astrid at the beginning of the movie. It was a creative premise and I have to say I got pretty mad at Alex, but then remembered all of us tend to be stupid when we are stubbornly choosing our own path instead of God’s. I do wish that there was more of a lead-up to the cliffhanger, but overall this book was very intriguing! If you like Christian world-building/fantasy, redemption arcs, banter, and found family, pick up this book now!!
March 8, 2025
This one was so much fun to read! As the first book and debut novel by S Steyn in a coming-of-age Christian fantasy, The Battle of Euangelion: Reborn follows Alexis and her friends as they navigate through dangerous quests, forbidding prophecies, and thrilling adventures! Suitable for young adult readers and older.
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