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Blades of Eternity and the Keeper of Peace
A search for the Keeper of Peace becomes a frantic race to alter the fate of the world. Four kingdoms collide in this faith-filled fantasy novel for middle-grade readers.
Over one hundred years have passed since the Keeper of Peace vanished. In hopes of finding the missing governor and restoring him to his rightful place atop the Keeper’s Throne, The King of Summer forms a secret search party. The king’s son, Prince Mel, joins his father’s most trusted allies on this perilous quest. Before Mel and his party embark, he receives an ultra-powerful weapon—one of the Blades of Eternity—forged by the Creator.
As the group encounters various dangers, Eva, the Princess of Winter, shares a secret with the prince about a mysterious prisoner who always wears a mask to hide his identity. Could this be the one the king sent them to find? And even if so, how can Prince Mel’s party rescue “inmate 36” and escape under the evil eye of Eva’s father, Aegis, the King of Winter?
Blades of Eternity and the Keeper of Peace is the first book in the Blades of Eternity series. Readers will encounter page-turning adventure as they explore the values of friendship, loyalty, and courage.
Over one hundred years have passed since the Keeper of Peace vanished. In hopes of finding the missing governor and restoring him to his rightful place atop the Keeper’s Throne, The King of Summer forms a secret search party. The king’s son, Prince Mel, joins his father’s most trusted allies on this perilous quest. Before Mel and his party embark, he receives an ultra-powerful weapon—one of the Blades of Eternity—forged by the Creator.
As the group encounters various dangers, Eva, the Princess of Winter, shares a secret with the prince about a mysterious prisoner who always wears a mask to hide his identity. Could this be the one the king sent them to find? And even if so, how can Prince Mel’s party rescue “inmate 36” and escape under the evil eye of Eva’s father, Aegis, the King of Winter?
Blades of Eternity and the Keeper of Peace is the first book in the Blades of Eternity series. Readers will encounter page-turning adventure as they explore the values of friendship, loyalty, and courage.
- GenresMiddle GradeChildrens
224 pages, Paperback
Published October 14, 2025
About the author
Zach Fox
3 books16 followersZach Fox is a first-time author and a youth pastor at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd, Iowa, where he lives with his wife and five wonderful children. He aims to inspire the next generation of Christians with excellent, imaginative stories that promote biblical values.
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Did Not Finish
February 21, 2026Christian Middle-Grade Fantasy
DNF @ around 30-40 pages.
I keep trying to read this book, but either the writing style or just the allegory elements are throwing me off and honestly making my head hurt. As someone who usually struggles with high fantasy allegory books, I think I will DNF it due to these reasons, unfortunately!
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Harvest House) for this honest review.
DNF @ around 30-40 pages.
I keep trying to read this book, but either the writing style or just the allegory elements are throwing me off and honestly making my head hurt. As someone who usually struggles with high fantasy allegory books, I think I will DNF it due to these reasons, unfortunately!
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Harvest House) for this honest review.
September 13, 2025
About the Book:
In this thrilling middle grade fantasy, Mel, the Prince of Summer embarks on a dangerous quest to find the Keeper of Peace, who has been missing for a hundred years. As they navigate treacherous landscapes, whispers of a masked prisoner trapped in the chilling dungeon of Winter emerge. Could this mysterious man be the key to their mission? But with every step, they must evade the iron grip of the King of Winter!
My Thoughts:
This is a story filled with themes of courage, friendship, and mercy, all set against a backdrop filled with danger, hidden secrets, and even dragons! The world-building is absolutely delightful, with each realm perfectly capturing the essence of the four seasons. I already can’t wait to explore more of the Realm in the next book!
The characters truly stole the show for me. Sareef is intriguing from the start and Mel’s character growth is equally compelling; his journey of learning to listen to the voice of the Lamb is so beautiful and inspiring.
I’m already looking forward to reading the next in this series, and I can’t wait to explore more of this fascinating world and learn more about each of the characters. This book is perfect for kids aged 12 and up, especially for those who love The Chronicles of Narnia. ❄️⚔️🐺
Content for Consideration:
Mild violence and injuries.
I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 28, 2026
I haven’t read a children’s fantasy book in a long time that thrilled me like Blades of Eternity and the Keeper of Peace by Zach Fox. The entire time I was picking up threads of Narnia or Natalia woven through the characters, world, and plot.
I will say, though, that I went into this book with a couple of hesitations. First, I had heard a reviewer mention how the children talk back to the adults quite often throughout the books. And second, could a book claiming the comparative titles of Narnia and The Green Ember really live up to either of those stories?
Turns out my hesitations were completely unfounded.
Continue reading my full article here: https://theradicalreader.com/blades-o...
Noteworthy Elements:
Sexual Tension:
When Vashti sneaks into the traveling wagon and is discovered during a border inspection, the guards accuse Mel and his friends of trafficking. No explicit details are given. As referenced above, a romantic love triangle is hinted at between Mel, Princess Eva, and Vashti. None of the descriptions are sexual, but this is something some parents may want to know for their young readers. Mel makes a reference to wanting to brush Eva’s face with his hand and enjoying when their hands touch.
Profanity:
Brutus uses the expression “blimey” one time. Mel calls the Kingdom of Winter a “frozen hell” one time.
Spiritual:
There are a few references to the priests at the temple who burn the posts once a year to symbolically atone for the people’s sins. An enemy soldier calls Vashti a “shady little witch”.
Other:
Mel calls Azazel’s hair as “white as bird’s poop” and later refers to the people in the Kingdom of Winter as “frozen turds”. Both of these expressions are used only once and are easy to skip if reading aloud. In the beginning of the story, the Princess of Spring insults the Queen of Autumn with phrases like “dopey carrot-topped ostrich” and “the old wart”, but is later corrected for her rudeness. A large part of Mel’s character building focuses on how he treats the Prince of Autumn, Ulysses. In the beginning of the story, Mel insults Ulysses by saying “you are as dumb as you are ugly” and asking him how he can “muster the courage to show that bulbous mess [he calls] a face”. The horse, Nag, after wishing out loud that he could eat one of palace cook’s whoopie pies, tells Mel to “shut [his] whoopie piehole”. Azazel tells Mel to “shut your mouth, you shady wart”. Azazel calls himself “stupid” one time.
I will say, though, that I went into this book with a couple of hesitations. First, I had heard a reviewer mention how the children talk back to the adults quite often throughout the books. And second, could a book claiming the comparative titles of Narnia and The Green Ember really live up to either of those stories?
Turns out my hesitations were completely unfounded.
Continue reading my full article here: https://theradicalreader.com/blades-o...
Noteworthy Elements:
Sexual Tension:
When Vashti sneaks into the traveling wagon and is discovered during a border inspection, the guards accuse Mel and his friends of trafficking. No explicit details are given. As referenced above, a romantic love triangle is hinted at between Mel, Princess Eva, and Vashti. None of the descriptions are sexual, but this is something some parents may want to know for their young readers. Mel makes a reference to wanting to brush Eva’s face with his hand and enjoying when their hands touch.
Profanity:
Brutus uses the expression “blimey” one time. Mel calls the Kingdom of Winter a “frozen hell” one time.
Spiritual:
There are a few references to the priests at the temple who burn the posts once a year to symbolically atone for the people’s sins. An enemy soldier calls Vashti a “shady little witch”.
Other:
Mel calls Azazel’s hair as “white as bird’s poop” and later refers to the people in the Kingdom of Winter as “frozen turds”. Both of these expressions are used only once and are easy to skip if reading aloud. In the beginning of the story, the Princess of Spring insults the Queen of Autumn with phrases like “dopey carrot-topped ostrich” and “the old wart”, but is later corrected for her rudeness. A large part of Mel’s character building focuses on how he treats the Prince of Autumn, Ulysses. In the beginning of the story, Mel insults Ulysses by saying “you are as dumb as you are ugly” and asking him how he can “muster the courage to show that bulbous mess [he calls] a face”. The horse, Nag, after wishing out loud that he could eat one of palace cook’s whoopie pies, tells Mel to “shut [his] whoopie piehole”. Azazel tells Mel to “shut your mouth, you shady wart”. Azazel calls himself “stupid” one time.
April 8, 2026
My Quick Takes:
- 3/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Genre 📚 Middle Grade* Christian Fantasy
- Language 🤐 none
- Spice ❤️🔥 none
- Content 🤔 “shut up”, “shady little witch”, racism, insults, torture, violence, killing, death
I really enjoyed the realm and lore in this book. The possibilities of how the author can expound upon and flesh out these areas in future books holds great potential.
As a mom to girls, it was hard to get on board with a couple of the content choices and scenes in the plot. Thinking about a 10 or 11 year old girl reading a scene where an adult authority figure slaps a 13 year old girl feels jarring. If the target audience was YA, I think it’d be more digestible content. Again this could just be my girl mom talking.
*This title is labeled as a middle grade, however the characters seem to been in their mid teens (13-15+). Lowering the age range of the characters and taking out a few select content scenes could’ve made this book a solid middle grade. Since it’s written to a middle grade audience with YA aged characters it seems like a disservice to both genres.
While I don’t plan to continue the series or read it to my girls, I’ve seen a lot of praise for this book and wish the author great success!
- 3/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Genre 📚 Middle Grade* Christian Fantasy
- Language 🤐 none
- Spice ❤️🔥 none
- Content 🤔 “shut up”, “shady little witch”, racism, insults, torture, violence, killing, death
I really enjoyed the realm and lore in this book. The possibilities of how the author can expound upon and flesh out these areas in future books holds great potential.
As a mom to girls, it was hard to get on board with a couple of the content choices and scenes in the plot. Thinking about a 10 or 11 year old girl reading a scene where an adult authority figure slaps a 13 year old girl feels jarring. If the target audience was YA, I think it’d be more digestible content. Again this could just be my girl mom talking.
*This title is labeled as a middle grade, however the characters seem to been in their mid teens (13-15+). Lowering the age range of the characters and taking out a few select content scenes could’ve made this book a solid middle grade. Since it’s written to a middle grade audience with YA aged characters it seems like a disservice to both genres.
While I don’t plan to continue the series or read it to my girls, I’ve seen a lot of praise for this book and wish the author great success!
December 26, 2025
I love the world-building and am looking forward to the next book. There were multiple surprises, and it pulled on the heartstrings very skillfully in places.
May 2, 2026
I don't know what's been happening in Christian Middle Grade fiction lately, but I am here for it! There are so many incredible fantasy books coming from Christian publishers and authors lately both in the traditional space and the indie space, and Zach Fox's Blades of Eternity and the Keeper of Peace, book one in the Blades of Eternity series is a prime example of the quality books being written in the space!
Part Brian Jacques' Redwall, part Peggy Downing's The Exitorn Adventures, part M.L. Forman's Adventurers Wanted, and I'm sure some people will quickly compare this to C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, this is the kind of fantasy adventure that I absolutely love.
Prince Melik is a prince of the kingdom of Summer, and he has been sent on a mysterious quest to find someone who hasn't been seen in over a 100 years. But without this missing person, the whole realm comprised of the kingdoms of Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring, will fall into war. Prince Melik joins up with a ragtag group of friends on a dangerous quest that will take them through the four kingdoms. But others are also on the quest, and if they find the missing person first, all will be lost.
Book one in this series is packed with action, suspense, and a lot of heart honestly. At the core it's a fetch quest, and I haven't seen one of these in the fantasy space in a minute. There are plenty of twists and turns plotwise, which for me, if there isn't a good plot twist I'm always a little disappointed. Thankfully Fox does not disappoint on the twists and turns and revelations along the way.
The worldbuilding is intriguing and I am curious for the characters to explore more of the kingdoms in upcoming entries because the places we do visit are fascinating and had me wanting to know much much more. Fox also weaves in some tidbits for the future with unanswered overarching plot questions that will likely show up in later books. Also, the subtle easter eggs referencing The Legend of Zelda were perfect for fantasy fans!
Mel is a great main character to follow along with, and to be honest, he feels real in a way other characters in fantasy novels have not. Mel is not a reluctant hero; instead he is brash and often gets himself into trouble because of being so headstrong. It was refreshing to have a different kind of lead represented in fantasy space, and I was here for it!
Overall, this is an excellent first entry in this middle grade fantasy series. I cannot recommend this one enough. I am there day one for book 2's release!
Part Brian Jacques' Redwall, part Peggy Downing's The Exitorn Adventures, part M.L. Forman's Adventurers Wanted, and I'm sure some people will quickly compare this to C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, this is the kind of fantasy adventure that I absolutely love.
Prince Melik is a prince of the kingdom of Summer, and he has been sent on a mysterious quest to find someone who hasn't been seen in over a 100 years. But without this missing person, the whole realm comprised of the kingdoms of Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring, will fall into war. Prince Melik joins up with a ragtag group of friends on a dangerous quest that will take them through the four kingdoms. But others are also on the quest, and if they find the missing person first, all will be lost.
Book one in this series is packed with action, suspense, and a lot of heart honestly. At the core it's a fetch quest, and I haven't seen one of these in the fantasy space in a minute. There are plenty of twists and turns plotwise, which for me, if there isn't a good plot twist I'm always a little disappointed. Thankfully Fox does not disappoint on the twists and turns and revelations along the way.
The worldbuilding is intriguing and I am curious for the characters to explore more of the kingdoms in upcoming entries because the places we do visit are fascinating and had me wanting to know much much more. Fox also weaves in some tidbits for the future with unanswered overarching plot questions that will likely show up in later books. Also, the subtle easter eggs referencing The Legend of Zelda were perfect for fantasy fans!
Mel is a great main character to follow along with, and to be honest, he feels real in a way other characters in fantasy novels have not. Mel is not a reluctant hero; instead he is brash and often gets himself into trouble because of being so headstrong. It was refreshing to have a different kind of lead represented in fantasy space, and I was here for it!
Overall, this is an excellent first entry in this middle grade fantasy series. I cannot recommend this one enough. I am there day one for book 2's release!
October 15, 2025
Blades of Eternity is a timeless tale that shines with courage, honor, and the quiet strength of mercy. Set in the land of The Realm, Prince Mel leads a secret search party looking for the lost Keeper of Peace. As the journey continues, Eva, the Princess of Winter shares a secret about a mysterious, masked prisoner. Together with their secret mission group, they set out on an adventure of a lifetime. The author weaves a world of both magic and moral, balancing adventure with heart. In the end, Blades of Eternity is more than just a story--It's a book that leaves light in its wake.
This book is perfect for a family read, a road trip audiobook, or just reading alone--the reader won't be able to put it down! When the book is over, the reader will be reaching for Book 2 and a whoopie pie!
This book is perfect for a family read, a road trip audiobook, or just reading alone--the reader won't be able to put it down! When the book is over, the reader will be reaching for Book 2 and a whoopie pie!
Did Not Finish
April 30, 2026Started this one as a read aloud with my kids, but determined a few chapters in that it is too old for them… there is a bit more violence than I expected & the main character is impulsive & acts in anger… a trait I assume will develop positively throughout the series, but for my 2nd grader, I prefer less flawed main characters 😅 We’ll pick it up again in a couple years!
August 24, 2026
My kids and I really enjoyed this book together.
July 17, 2026
Taylor read this aloud at bedtime to Evie, Petey, and Sheppy. A wonderful story with major Gospel, sacrifice, friendship, and courage themes. Evie and Petey were especially enthralled!
October 26, 2025
Full of adventure and imagination. I love finding books based in good. This is a great book for full family fun with clever creativity and beautiful foundation in the gospel.
If you loved Narnia - give this a read!
If you loved Narnia - give this a read!
October 15, 2025
Blades of Eternity: The Keeper of Peace demands your attention from the very first page, opening with a scene that sets both the tone and the tension for a world built on faith, family, borders, and hidden motives.
Fox’s world-building and character development pull you deep into The Realm, where the Four Kingdoms must resist isolation and find unity before old suspicions and pride spark an age of conflict.
But things are not as they seem.
Prince Mel and his unlikely band of travelers—a war-scarred rabbit, an owl, a priest, and others—set out on a “Holy Pilgrimage” to the Keeper’s Plateau, seeking truth and peace but finding more questions than answers. Along the way, Mel must fight his enemies with Judah, his father’s blade, while wrestling to still his heart enough to hear the voice of the Lamb and not be led by his emotions.
It’s a journey that feels both epic and personal—one that makes you wish you could walk The Realm yourself (and maybe even try the food).
Zach Fox’s debut is a unique and confident entry into Christian fantasy. He weaves a story that explores themes of faith versus pride, responsibility and leadership, and the cost of peace, all while keeping the adventure fast-paced and heartfelt. His prose carries the assurance and imagination of a seasoned storyteller.
Fox writes with conviction and creativity, painting a world that feels timeless yet fresh. This is a story that not only entertains but invites reflection on what it means to lead, to believe, and to fight for peace in a divided world.
He’s clearly setting up something much larger with this series—and he better be, because readers are going to be hungry for more.
Fox’s world-building and character development pull you deep into The Realm, where the Four Kingdoms must resist isolation and find unity before old suspicions and pride spark an age of conflict.
But things are not as they seem.
Prince Mel and his unlikely band of travelers—a war-scarred rabbit, an owl, a priest, and others—set out on a “Holy Pilgrimage” to the Keeper’s Plateau, seeking truth and peace but finding more questions than answers. Along the way, Mel must fight his enemies with Judah, his father’s blade, while wrestling to still his heart enough to hear the voice of the Lamb and not be led by his emotions.
It’s a journey that feels both epic and personal—one that makes you wish you could walk The Realm yourself (and maybe even try the food).
Zach Fox’s debut is a unique and confident entry into Christian fantasy. He weaves a story that explores themes of faith versus pride, responsibility and leadership, and the cost of peace, all while keeping the adventure fast-paced and heartfelt. His prose carries the assurance and imagination of a seasoned storyteller.
Fox writes with conviction and creativity, painting a world that feels timeless yet fresh. This is a story that not only entertains but invites reflection on what it means to lead, to believe, and to fight for peace in a divided world.
He’s clearly setting up something much larger with this series—and he better be, because readers are going to be hungry for more.
February 23, 2026
WOWWW!! This book exceeded my expectations! I am not a fantasy book kind of girl, but my kiddos are. I got this book with them in mind as a read aloud because I knew they would love it. I was right. They kept asking me for one more chapter ❤️ I think I might be a fantasy book girl now ✨
This book was full of action and adventure and was really wonderfully bathed in Christian influence. I loved that my children got to experience that.
The first half was really about getting to know the world and the characters. I didn’t mind that at all, but the second half REALLY did it for me personally and more than made up for the slower pace at the beginning.
A few things to keep in mind:
This story is probably for older children (it’s for ages 8-12) since it has some fighting and violence with sword fights and battles.
There is a romantic component between the main character and one of the female characters. Something is also implied with another female character. It is innocent and sweet, but it is there.
Also, there is also a made up racial slur for a particular group of people. It is not a real word, but it is implied that it is meant to cause deep harm.
There was also a few instances of disrespect toward adults at the beginning. It was corrected somewhat, but it was something I had to pause and chat about with my kiddos.
All of these things aside, I would definitely recommend this book! And there is a book two coming out this year. I am excited to read that next ❤️
This free copy was given to me by Harvest House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This book was full of action and adventure and was really wonderfully bathed in Christian influence. I loved that my children got to experience that.
The first half was really about getting to know the world and the characters. I didn’t mind that at all, but the second half REALLY did it for me personally and more than made up for the slower pace at the beginning.
A few things to keep in mind:
This story is probably for older children (it’s for ages 8-12) since it has some fighting and violence with sword fights and battles.
There is a romantic component between the main character and one of the female characters. Something is also implied with another female character. It is innocent and sweet, but it is there.
Also, there is also a made up racial slur for a particular group of people. It is not a real word, but it is implied that it is meant to cause deep harm.
There was also a few instances of disrespect toward adults at the beginning. It was corrected somewhat, but it was something I had to pause and chat about with my kiddos.
All of these things aside, I would definitely recommend this book! And there is a book two coming out this year. I am excited to read that next ❤️
This free copy was given to me by Harvest House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
December 1, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. I love how each Kingdom is represented by a season. It’s such a creative and vivid touch. Zach created a world that mirrors our own in many ways while still feeling imaginative and fresh.
The main character, Meleik (also known as Mel), starts off immature and a bit arrogant. That makes sense because he’s young, privileged, and a prince who hasn’t truly faced hardship yet. Watching him grow and transform throughout his journey was one of my favorite parts.
I’m a big fan of allegory in Christian fiction, and I think it was done beautifully here. The Lamb clearly represents Christ and gave me strong Aslan vibes from Narnia. The King of Winter’s gift of song, a nod to Satan once being the Angel of Worship, was such a powerful and symbolic element. His music could twist and corrupt thoughts, making that theme really stand out.
I’d consider this geared more toward upper middle grade readers, especially since some of the political elements might go over younger readers’ heads. Overall, it’s a meaningful and engaging story with a strong message at its heart.
The main character, Meleik (also known as Mel), starts off immature and a bit arrogant. That makes sense because he’s young, privileged, and a prince who hasn’t truly faced hardship yet. Watching him grow and transform throughout his journey was one of my favorite parts.
I’m a big fan of allegory in Christian fiction, and I think it was done beautifully here. The Lamb clearly represents Christ and gave me strong Aslan vibes from Narnia. The King of Winter’s gift of song, a nod to Satan once being the Angel of Worship, was such a powerful and symbolic element. His music could twist and corrupt thoughts, making that theme really stand out.
I’d consider this geared more toward upper middle grade readers, especially since some of the political elements might go over younger readers’ heads. Overall, it’s a meaningful and engaging story with a strong message at its heart.
February 16, 2026
Okay wow I was vastly disappointed with this. It all sounded so great - a magical Christian fantasy with fights of dark vs light... But it just wasn't well-written, to me.
The main character is not likeable and a major hot-head. The world-building showed some promise, but left a ton annoyingly unexplained (and not in a will-we-find-out-later kind of way.) There was a surprising amount of violence, and the lessons on humility were...forced and felt more like false humility or cunning than true self-denial for the sake of others.
So so sad about it, actually, because it held such promise. Maybe I hold Christian fiction to a higher standard....but even Christian morals aside... it just wasn't a story I enjoyed.
Disappointing.
The main character is not likeable and a major hot-head. The world-building showed some promise, but left a ton annoyingly unexplained (and not in a will-we-find-out-later kind of way.) There was a surprising amount of violence, and the lessons on humility were...forced and felt more like false humility or cunning than true self-denial for the sake of others.
So so sad about it, actually, because it held such promise. Maybe I hold Christian fiction to a higher standard....but even Christian morals aside... it just wasn't a story I enjoyed.
Disappointing.
December 14, 2025
This is the first book of a brand new series for middle-grade students. It’s a fun adventure of Prince Mel of Summer and his quest that takes him into the realm of King Winter. There are a lot of characters and governors in the “Realm” this story is set in - but it is overseen by the Lamb. One piece of the story I don’t feel like I fully understood was why they had “whipping posts” where everyone had to whip a post every day to confess and atone for their sins. Maybe that will be developed further in future books!
Would recommend for ages 10+.
Would recommend for ages 10+.
March 18, 2026
This was a good, Narnia-reminiscent fantasy/allegory story for middle-grade readers and their families.
I liked the character growth of Mel throughout the story, he felt relatable without being too stuck-up or goody-goody. I appreciated that the stakes felt real too—there was actual danger/threat to the characters.
It felt like there was a lot of talk of love and romance for 13-15 year old characters—I was rolling my eyes—but hey, Romeo and Juliet were kids too.
Props to the author for creating this faith-based series, will read the second one when it comes out.
I liked the character growth of Mel throughout the story, he felt relatable without being too stuck-up or goody-goody. I appreciated that the stakes felt real too—there was actual danger/threat to the characters.
It felt like there was a lot of talk of love and romance for 13-15 year old characters—I was rolling my eyes—but hey, Romeo and Juliet were kids too.
Props to the author for creating this faith-based series, will read the second one when it comes out.
June 23, 2026
Y’all, I’m struggling to find Christian novels for this age range (8-12yo) that I love enough to recommend. While I finished reading this story, the allegory felt forced and had several cheesy and out-of-place parts in it. Was it bad? No. Was it good? Not really.
Read the blog for my full review including content and theological considerations. (Cause there are some).
https://laurenducommun.com/2026/06/23...
Read the blog for my full review including content and theological considerations. (Cause there are some).
https://laurenducommun.com/2026/06/23...
December 16, 2025
❤️ the author is hot.
July 28, 2026
I had the privilege of getting early access to Blades of Eternity and the Keeper of Peace for an endorsement, and even though I read it several months ago, the story has stuck with me!
Zach Fox weaves an adventurous, heart-gripping fantasy that’s full of loyalty, sacrifice, and courage. The worldbuilding is creative and immersive, the pacing keeps you hooked, and the characters wrestle with truth, leadership, and doing what’s right when it costs you something.
This one brought about real emotion in me and I cannot wait to see what happens in book two! A fantastic read for middle-grade readers who love epic adventures with depth and heart.
*I received a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Zach Fox weaves an adventurous, heart-gripping fantasy that’s full of loyalty, sacrifice, and courage. The worldbuilding is creative and immersive, the pacing keeps you hooked, and the characters wrestle with truth, leadership, and doing what’s right when it costs you something.
This one brought about real emotion in me and I cannot wait to see what happens in book two! A fantastic read for middle-grade readers who love epic adventures with depth and heart.
*I received a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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