Lionborn

by Sharique Zea

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Pub Date 6 Nov 2025 | Archive Date Not set

Children's Fiction | Middle Grade | Sci Fi & Fantasy

Description

Mysterious dreams, quirky friends, and monsters at school. When this timid boy visits another world, can he accept his destined path?

Fionn Hurley feels different. Worried his nightmares might be real, the confused twelve-year-old suffers visions where he battles terrifying beasts and wakes up covered in fast-healing wounds. But when a lion cub appears beside his reflection, the curious boy travels to a mystical land… and finds enemies plotting his death.

Learning he’s inherited powerful magical gifts, Fionn is shocked to hear a crazed sorcerer wants his blood to resurrect a demon. But after finding a clue to defeating the wicked enchanter, the brave young hero discovers three deadly trials stand between him and survival.

With everyone out to get him, can Fionn embrace his abilities and save the people he loves?

Lionborn is the action-packed first book in the Lionborn middle-grade fantasy series. If you like interesting friendships, plot twists that astonish, and spellbinding world-building, then you’ll adore Sharique Zea’s sharp-toothed adventure.

Mysterious dreams, quirky friends, and monsters at school. When this timid boy visits another world, can he accept his destined path?

Fionn Hurley feels different. Worried his nightmares might be...

Advance Praise

“This rollercoaster of a quest story is a great next read for middle-grade fantasy lovers who have enjoyed Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and The Inheritance Cycle.” – The Children's Book Review

“The plotline of Lionborn offers magic and magical creatures, great for young fantasy readers.” – LoveReading4Kids

“…this fantasy tale delivers fresh magic and emotional depth.” – Kirkus Reviews

“The...

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Featured Reviews

Erica C, Reviewer

A very exciting book that keeps you on your toes and absorbed in the story throughout.
Definitely seemsike it will be the first of a series and I think that series could be really good!

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Account D, Reviewer

This was a strong opening chapter in the Lionborn series, it had that fantasy element that I was looking for and enjoyed in this type of book. I was engaged from the start of the book and thought the overall feel was everything that I was looking for. The characters were so well written and had that magical element that I was wanting and enjoyed in this type of book. Sharique Zea has a strong writing style and can't wait for more.

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Reviewer 1795775

I’m honestly hooked on this series already. Lionborn completely pulled me in from the start it’s full of mystery, magic, and just the right amount of heart. Fionn is such a likeable main character; you can really feel his fear, his courage, and his confusion as he’s thrown into this strange new world.

The story moves at a great pace, with loads of twists, quirky friends, and some properly creepy monsters. I loved the mix of humour and danger, and the world feels so alive that it’s easy to picture everything. It gave me that feeling of reading a classic fantasy for the first time, total escapism.

If you love imaginative adventures with great characters and emotional depth, definitely give this one a try. I can’t wait for the next book!