The Lost Saint

 By: Rachael Craw

Location: FIC CRA

Genre: Romantasy

A Kiwi Author

An action-packed, time travel romance perfect for young fans of Outlander and romantasy like Powerless

Ana should be enjoying her last summer before college; instead, she's stuck with her ex on a pre-paid trip in Germany. She's determined to make the best of it, visiting castles outside Hamburg and drinking in the local myths of medieval saints and miracles.

On the night of the summer solstice, as a meteor streaks across the sky, Ana and her friends decide to attend a party in the sacred caves of Eadin forest. Suddenly, an earthquake strikes and scatters the partygoers. They stumble outside straight into ... a snowy landscape where a furious battle rages. In the chaos, Ana is separated from the group and comes face-to-face with Leon, a wounded holy warrior—and realizes she's been transported to the 14th century.
Ana and Leon must set aside their mistrust to search for safe passage away from the vicious Northmen who are pursuing both of their groups.

As sparks begin to fly between them, Ana faces more dangers in the form of scheming lords, suspicious townsfolk, miracles she appears to be causing, and even Leon, who begins to wonder if this beautiful girl might be a saint or something far more sinister. Nothing is as it seems, and Ana finds herself caught in a power struggle between the church, the men of the North, and a magnetic young lord who is determined to use her as a bargaining chip.

With home looking ever more unreachable, Ana must determine who she is, whom she loves, and what she's willing to sacrifice to return to the present.

Review by Klee

There’s something seriously awesome about a New Zealand author who’s also a teacher - and Rachael Craw proves she’s her own kind of saint with The Lost Saint. This gripping YA fantasy blends mysterious timeslips, tangled emotions, and intriguing magic in a way that totally hooked me from the start.

If you love a good time-travel twist, this one’s got you. The story cleverly leaps across moments in time, creating that spine-tingling feeling of things just out of reach - and just about to go wrong. Plus, there’s a simmering hint of romance that doesn't fall into the usual love triangle trap. It’s more of a "love V" (is that a trope?), where two compelling characters are drawn to the same person - both you have enemies vibes. It’s messy, magnetic, and very real.

Rachael Craw’s writing is sharp, emotional, and full of heart - just like her characters. I am def team Ana and her saintly skills. And knowing Rachael is a Kiwi teacher? That just makes her next-level cool. She gets what it’s like to be a teen and pours that right onto the page.

If you're into stories with soul, swoon, and time-bending suspense, The Lost Saint is for you.