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Exciting and Inspiring Reads for the Whole Family

Farb has created story line, character development, humor, plot twists, incredible prose, and deep truths that are all phenomenal.” 

– Petey (Goodreads)

M.L. Farb

M.L. Farb is the author of exciting and inspiring novels for the whole family. Her writing has been compared to CS Lewis, Lloyd Alexander, and Shannon Hale.

Each book has the delight of fantasy and the detailed research of historical fiction, with characters who are so believable and complex that the reader feels like they are friends (or enemies).

She is a Whitney Award Finalist and SPFBO Semi-Finalist with global reviews from Australia, France, Great Britain, Greece, India, Spain, and the United States.

See Content Considerations for specific considerations for family reading.


“They are just so fun, clean, and contain great examples of relationships (familial, friendly, and romantic)!…The romantic relationships are very healthy and are good modeling for what I’d like for my own children.” 

– Amanda (Reshelving Alexandria)

The King Trials

Whitney Awards Nominees 2019 and 2020

Embark on an Epic Journey

The King’s Trial is on Audible!

The writing style is smart and engaging. Brave young men, vivacious heroine. Vibrant world, exciting stakes!

– H.S.J. Williams, author of Moonscript

This could be one of my all time favorite series, right up there with Harry Potter and the Hunger Games!

– Mari (Audible)


Hearth and Bard Tales

Enter a World of Magic

Enter a world of magic which weaves together folktales and historical fantasy. Each Hearth and Bard Tale is a stand alone fantasy based in a different part of the world. Each is rich with culture and authentic characters who will make you laugh, worry, and think deeply.

Whitney Awards Finalist 2021 for Fourth Sister

SPFBO8 Semi-Finalist 2022 for Heartless Hette

It is an exquisite tale of hope and redemption.

– Onlinebookclub review for Fourth Sister

It can be difficult to find a story that can boast exciting adventure, true love, clever riddles, exceptional and believable character arc, as well as a complete lack of rudeness or depravity. “

– Melanie (Goodreads) review for Heartless Hette


Free Story

Sign up for M.L. Farb’s author newsletter and get a free short story, East of Apollo’s Palace. You will also get a taste of high adventure, fantasy, and fairy tales from her writing. 


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