SHARIQUE ZEA
CHILDREN'S AUTHOR
Reviews & Praise for the Lionborn Series
Here’s what reviewers and schools have said about the Lionborn series, Sharique Zea’s middle-grade fantasy adventures for readers 10 and up.
Book 1: Lionborn
“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
“A roaringly fantastic start to a spellbinding new fantasy adventure, brimming with peril and courage, with friendship and self-discovery, that is perfect for readers of 9+.”
– Book Craic
“Lionborn is beautifully written; it is guaranteed to grip readers and leave them wanting more.”
– Bonkers About Books
...fascinating fantasy adventure...moves between school life in London and journeys through magical realms, with a lion cub, riddles, and hidden powers driving the story. Highly recommended.”
– School Reading List
“…this fantasy tale delivers fresh magic and emotional depth.”
– Kirkus Reviews
Book 2: Lionborn and the Secret of Dark Rider
“Exciting, thought-provoking, and immersive, Lionborn and the Secret of Dark Rider is a strong sequel that fans are sure to enjoy.”
– The Children’s Book Review
“An imaginative, exciting sequel with a terrific cliffhanger!”
– The Starlit Path
“With a surehanded balance of fun, suspense, and coming-of-age drama, Zea keeps the pages turning, building to a potent ending that finds Fionn looking ahead to what’s next with new vigor. Readers, too, will want more.”
– BookLife
“This sequel is perfect for readers who enjoy magic academy books, with spell classes, fighting training and tense examinations that are much more dangerous than human tests.”
– LoveReading4Kids
“This is a great young person fantasy series in my opinion and it really has a great story to it.”
– Country Mamas With Kids
“With a captivating blend of adventure, friendship, and mystery, this is a fun story that young fantasy fans will enjoy.”
– Cover Lover
“A magical, adventurous, and heartwarming sequel that left me roaring for more.”
– Deliciously Savvy
“The series is perfect for classroom reads, book club reading or individual reading. They entertain as well as have great messages about relationships and other everyday life issues.”
– Crafty Moms Share
“This book incorporates a lot of elements that are going to be familiar alongside ones that are a little bit more fantastical, and that makes the story extra fun for young readers.”
– Crafty Moms Share
What Schools Are Saying
“A big thank you to Sharique. Year 6 really enjoyed the session, their teacher was very impressed
with the presentation, and the class really enjoyed the book.”
— Imogen Blamires, Senior Leader and
English Lead at Christ Church CofE Primary School
“Sharique's visit was very inspirational and children were captivated by his experiences and his
writing process.”
— Mireia Oro, Mulberry Cannon Barnet Primary School