Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Forged in Firra by C.B. Sharp, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I'm so excited to start a new fantasy series! Thanks to JustRead and the author for my digital copy! Please be sure to read the guest post from the author!
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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Guest Post
1. What was your process of adding faith and elements of what faith looks like
into your characters and the world you created?
It was important to me that Forged in Firra, at its heart, turned readers toward God, yet it was also not my intention to alienate anyone. I hope that readers of any conviction can walk away from my novel feeling inspired to follow a path of righteousness and persevere through hardship. As someone who came into faith later in life, I also know the importance of subtly and gently directing readers toward a higher power. I hope to strengthen the faith of believers and ignite curiosity in those still searching.
As mentioned, I was not raised in the Christian faith, and it was not until my thirties that I consciously accepted Jesus into my heart, receiving my baptism approximately three years ago. Yet, I inherently knew and loved God all along; I simply lacked the proper name and context. I wrote about my characters experiencing something similar. They live in a world of lies, where the Creator is never acknowledged, and they must discover through an internal faith who He is and what it means to be His child.
Their process of discovery mirrors my own, and I believe it offers a unique and compelling perspective from someone who was not raised in the Word. The Oriel siblings are on a path of wading through lies in search of the truth, much like our own world often tries to disguise and distort the most powerful truths of all.
In the world of Tirra Nova, the Ancients have positioned themselves as creators, demanding worship from the Clay Borns (humans), and as a result, have mutated into animalistic beasts. I think it is important for us all to consider who and what we give our reverence to and remember that only God is truly worthy of worship. We also live in a time where self-worship is very prevalent, and the Ancients provide a cautionary tale about what happens when we glorify ourselves over God.
The Oriel siblings’ ultimate destiny is to restore divine order to their world. In the process, each of them, Brion, Caitlin, and Fallon, forge their own unique relationship with their Maker. They all have their own self-doubts and individual challenges and must learn to lean on Him or success on their quest cannot be achieved. Forged in Firra, while certainly appreciated by adults, is aimed at young adults, and it is my hope that my words can help guide young people toward seeking God in times of darkness and confusion.
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.
Connect with the author by visiting cbsharpwrites.mailerpage.io to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a print copy of Forged in Firra and a $20 Amazon gift card!
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