Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Forged in Firra by C.B. Sharp, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Forged in Firra
Series: The Oriel Odyssey #1
Author: C. B. Sharp
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: January 22, 2026
Genre: YA Christian Fantasy
Three will be born of pure intent,
One of bravery, one of compassion, and one of faith.
Wield the sword to slay the kings,
And destroy the bloodless wraith.
The immortal Ancients have positioned themselves as creators, worthy of worship and rule. As a result, they have morphed into beasts, keeping Clay Borns divided and dependent upon them. After their parents are captured, and they are left for dead, the Oriel siblings learn of their fate: free Tirra Nova from the Ancients’ oppressive regime and restore divine order to their world. Forced to trust their former enemies and seek the aid of a stardust maiden, the Oriels must rely on their wits and faith to fulfill a seemingly impossible mission.
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About the Author
C. B. Sharp has been writing magical tales since she was a child, dreaming up imaginary worlds. She has a degree in Elementary Education and taught elementary school in remote northern Canada. After her northern adventures, she founded a successful tutoring company. In addition to teaching and writing, she also enjoys visual art, graphic design, movie marathons, cooking, and quality time with her loving fiancé and quirky cat, Munch.
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When the Immortal Ancients, harsh, seemingly inhuman rulers of the land of Tirra Nova, select both parents of the Oriel children for the Holy Cull and take them away, never to be seen again, the children are left as orphans. They must fend for themselves in the Foundling Forest, and if they survive a year, they can return to society. No orphaned children ever survive a year. But Brion, Caitlin, and Fallon are no ordinary orphans. They learn that they are the fulfillment of a prophecy – three children, brave, compassionate, and faithful, who will take down the wicked rulers of Tirra Nova and set things aright. To do that, they will have to undertake bold quests and face multiple dangers, but they can rely on each other, and they will have the support of the underground Gachrudian Order, worshipers of the forgotten true god, Gachrudia.
This is a delightful story! C. B. Sharp’s world is vividly imagined and populated with all kinds – people just trying to get by, people who are actively seeking to undermine others’ good for their own benefit, and those few who are willing to put themselves in danger to do what they believe is right.
The story starts off a little slow, because there’s a lot of foundation to lay. But once it takes off, it really zips along! The faith elements are not directly Christian, but are clearly analogous. The children are believable in their roles, and their struggles and doubts are realistically written. There is darkness and suffering in the story, but there are also moments of lightness and whimsy and joy.
Sharp isn’t afraid to make some twists and turns and to throw in moments that make your heart leap into your throat, thinking all is lost for our heroes. The story calls to mind the Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson, but it is its own tale, not a knockoff of someone else’s work. It is intended for tweens and teens, as it is YA fantasy, but this middle-aged woman thoroughly enjoyed it.
I’m looking forward to the next in the series!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from JustRead Publicity Tours. I was not required to leave a review. All opinions here are mine, and I don’t say nice things about books I don’t actually like.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a print copy of Forged in Firra and a $20 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 27, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 3, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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great review, Lisa! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂
I’m excited to read this.
Sounds captivating
Looks like a fascinating story.
Such an interesting fantasy story! Thank you for sharing it!