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Thread Bare: Children of Prophecy
“The sun will be turned into darkness. And the moon into blood…”
In the future the world has fallen. Prophets, Judges, and Healers have become separate houses in preparation for when the blood moon rises and the third and final war will begin.
Vitania, a young prophet, has started her training to join Crusaders who fight the Bane, shadowy creatures working for Fallen overlords who constantly hunt humans, the only problem is she has no gift, and to make matters worse, the other houses call her “Vita the Unseen”.
When Vita makes a fatal mistake to fight before she’s ready, she’s pulled into the rising tide of war. Will she gain her prophetic sight in time to help humanity survive?
Based on biblical prophecy, with the politics of Dune and Game of Thrones, Thread Bare also has a message of hope like Lord of the Rings and Narnia. A story scopey enough for epic dark fantasy readers with coming-of-age characters whose faith is put to the ultimate test, each page leaves you guessing if you could survive this battle of good vs. evil.
In the future the world has fallen. Prophets, Judges, and Healers have become separate houses in preparation for when the blood moon rises and the third and final war will begin.
Vitania, a young prophet, has started her training to join Crusaders who fight the Bane, shadowy creatures working for Fallen overlords who constantly hunt humans, the only problem is she has no gift, and to make matters worse, the other houses call her “Vita the Unseen”.
When Vita makes a fatal mistake to fight before she’s ready, she’s pulled into the rising tide of war. Will she gain her prophetic sight in time to help humanity survive?
Based on biblical prophecy, with the politics of Dune and Game of Thrones, Thread Bare also has a message of hope like Lord of the Rings and Narnia. A story scopey enough for epic dark fantasy readers with coming-of-age characters whose faith is put to the ultimate test, each page leaves you guessing if you could survive this battle of good vs. evil.
489 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2026
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June 21, 2025
patiently waiting for the end of summer, im so stoked for this christian dark fantasy ya'll✨️ full review to come!
February 3, 2026
There are books that entertain you, and then there are books that grip you with a bloodied fist and don’t let go. Thread Bare is the latter.
From the first chapter, I was completely obsessed with the moody, medieval fantasy atmosphere. It’s raw and immersive in a way that made me feel like I was standing on the battlefield myself.
The story isn’t afraid of tragedy or moral grayness. It leans into the tragic inevitability of war while still showing the indomitable human spirit.
But here was the most poignant part to me. Because this book focuses a lot on prophecy, it feels like echoes of the past, present, and the future all seem to collide. If you’re looking for something cozy and delicate, this ain’t it. This book is painful, beautiful, and brutally hopeful. It altered my brain chemistry.
At the beginning of the book, Vita isn’t this all-powerful lady-knight and prophetess. But her mother is. Her mother’s acts of glory and heroism are revered throughout the world. Vita feels she constantly falls short of that legacy and fears the judgment of others. That tension between expectation and self-worth really made me root for her.
The found family dynamic in the army camp was one of my favorite parts. I know that term gets thrown around a lot, but this one earned it. There were fireside chats and genuine camaraderie that gave my heart something to cling to when everything else hurt. Elijah Doom quickly became my favorite (I have a soft spot for mentors), but Steele came in as a close second.
The villains in this are real villains. No brooding, misunderstood “maybe-he-just-needs-a-hug” or shadow daddies. The Bane and their overlords are chilling and undeniably evil. This is where I feel like the book really squeezes you. It raises the stakes and makes every small victory feel hard won, and every loss unforgettable.
If you're into Knight Core, this gives it a fresh spin by also being post-apocalyptic. But be warned, there are some fiendish plot twists.
I genuinely cannot wrap my head around how beautiful every tiny detail was, and can’t wait for the second one.
From the first chapter, I was completely obsessed with the moody, medieval fantasy atmosphere. It’s raw and immersive in a way that made me feel like I was standing on the battlefield myself.
The story isn’t afraid of tragedy or moral grayness. It leans into the tragic inevitability of war while still showing the indomitable human spirit.
But here was the most poignant part to me. Because this book focuses a lot on prophecy, it feels like echoes of the past, present, and the future all seem to collide. If you’re looking for something cozy and delicate, this ain’t it. This book is painful, beautiful, and brutally hopeful. It altered my brain chemistry.
At the beginning of the book, Vita isn’t this all-powerful lady-knight and prophetess. But her mother is. Her mother’s acts of glory and heroism are revered throughout the world. Vita feels she constantly falls short of that legacy and fears the judgment of others. That tension between expectation and self-worth really made me root for her.
The found family dynamic in the army camp was one of my favorite parts. I know that term gets thrown around a lot, but this one earned it. There were fireside chats and genuine camaraderie that gave my heart something to cling to when everything else hurt. Elijah Doom quickly became my favorite (I have a soft spot for mentors), but Steele came in as a close second.
The villains in this are real villains. No brooding, misunderstood “maybe-he-just-needs-a-hug” or shadow daddies. The Bane and their overlords are chilling and undeniably evil. This is where I feel like the book really squeezes you. It raises the stakes and makes every small victory feel hard won, and every loss unforgettable.
If you're into Knight Core, this gives it a fresh spin by also being post-apocalyptic. But be warned, there are some fiendish plot twists.
I genuinely cannot wrap my head around how beautiful every tiny detail was, and can’t wait for the second one.
February 10, 2026
Wow!
I loved this! All the emotions in this book. I laughed and cried a lot. The world building is good and so is the story line and character development. I only wish the fmc was older, maybe 3 or 4 yrs older than she is in the book. But its easy to imagine she is older as I was reading, so it didn't bother me much. I can not wait for the other books in the series!
I loved this! All the emotions in this book. I laughed and cried a lot. The world building is good and so is the story line and character development. I only wish the fmc was older, maybe 3 or 4 yrs older than she is in the book. But its easy to imagine she is older as I was reading, so it didn't bother me much. I can not wait for the other books in the series!
August 20, 2025
I'm so excited to read this book and have been following its progress for almost a year, I think! Full review to come, but keep up the good work Logan!
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