Spotlight on 'Forged in Firra' by C.B. Sharp

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

I am so glad that we are finally thawing out here and warming up but I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy this unexpected break. Having everyone home and getting some things done around the house has been pretty great. One thing myself and my children enjoy is a good fantasy and today I just so happen to be shining a spotlight on a series starter that needs to be on your radar.

I hope you enjoy the excerpt from this YA Christian Fantasy and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

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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Excerpt

All at once, amidst an inky black night, a girl appeared in a grove. She was

drenched in aureate light and punctured the darkness with the shimmer of her skin.

Conifers cradled her like a delicate flame. The maiden took her first breath and smelled

the earth. She could taste it, could feel its life-giving force permeating her luminous

pores. Moonlit flowers turned their faces to her, while mushroom spores sang in great

jubilation.

Her name was Stellar. She knew this inside, but everything else was just out of reach.

Her memory was eclipsed by a growing black void. Nothingness eating up all the

something. Stellar opened her eyes to see blue-green trees limned by lunar-light

silhouettes. She felt dew-dappled moss beneath her palms, pushing herself to sit up

straight. Somewhere between Taiga and Fledgling, Stellar crept through the forest of

berries and beasts. She wobbled at first, like a newborn fawn, finding her footing at last.

This body of hers was unfamiliar, with its senses, movements, and needs. The sensation

of cold made her yearn for heat; hunger had her seek sustenance.

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!

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.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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