Fostering Worlds

by Jolene Fine

It starts with deception.
And it will end with sacrifice.
In the utopia of Horizon, peace is only an illusion. A dark secret festers at the planet’s core, threatening to tear apart the children of Magnar and Awry and plunge their people into an eternal battle for their souls.
As humanity’s birth unfolds, Magnar, Culum, and Kneph forge The Godhead and search for a way to escape the curse of the nulling—a fate worse than death, where body and soul are consumed by the Volcano Goddess.
✨ Enemies to lovers? No. Lovers to enemies—times two.
In Fostering Worlds by Jolene Fine, three couples are tested—and none come out the same.
⚔️ A reimagining of the War in Heaven
⏳ A ticking prophecy
🌌 Cosmic battles
🪄 Magic and spiritual warfare
👥 Sibling rivalry
🎭 Deception
💖 Three love stories (clean, no spice)
👑 A powerful female villain
🐺 Spirit animals
🏛️ A corrupted utopia
Fostering Worlds is a sci-fi fantasy romantasy of betrayal, faith, love, and sacrifice—perfect for fans of clean romance with epic stakes.

400 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2025

Reviews

[C.A. Stampley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was asked to read and review this by Jolene a good friend.

I have not read her other novels, but I can say this is a good opening to the world and prequel to give an idea of how everything started and why things are happening. It's also done at a good pace the book doesn't feel rushed or drawn out, it's hit that good in-between. It also leaves the door open to several questions I'm sure she answers in the other novels, but it's not questions that make you feel like the book is incomplete. The book for finished and well put together and you are left wondering what is to come next and how will she answer the questions from this novel in her future novel. She crafted this novel quite well and what makes it even better it's clean, which is the best part to me. She is a clean author, so if you're looking for something to enjoy or a kid to enjoy without anything bad in it Jolene has your covered. Check the book out and give her over novels a try everyone!!

[Lola Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful, emotional, and beautifully written Romantasy!
Fostering Worlds by Jolene Fine completely swept me away. The worldbuilding is stunning, the writing rich with meaning, and the “lovers to enemies” theme absolutely tore at my heart. Even without spice, the story burns with emotion and purpose. ’ll be honest—I wanted Awry to take over the universe! She gave me total Lilith vibes, and I loved every moment she was on the page. And when Eshe finally found her voice and stood up to Magnar, I actually cheered. It’s rare to find a romantasy that balances faith, love, and cosmic stakes so beautifully. Fostering Worlds is unforgettable! It’s poetic, tragic, and deeply moving.

[Sophy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This standalone story takes place before the Fostering Worlds series and focuses on the god, goddess, and their children before the events of the main story unfold. The characters grapple with their faith as they begin questioning the decisions their father makes, leading to deep emotional conflict. What I really enjoyed is how this book adds so much depth to the worldbuilding, giving us a richer understanding of how everything came to be in the series. It’s a fascinating prequel that really expands the foundation of the story.

[AMAO · Rating 5 out of 5]

💯💯💯💯💯

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really well written fantasy story about Gods and Goddesses. The world building is excellent. There is also some beautiful pictures through out the ebook.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

##goodreadsgiveaway
Beautiful story, would definitely recommend.

[Jolene Fine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sci-fi fantasy about the light-born (angels) and the birth of demons in the universe. It's a very creative retelling of the war in heaven with a female villain, a ticking prophecy, and spirit animals.