Guardians of the Fae Gate Series by Isla Elrick

Guardian or deceiver? Princess or pawn? Only the moon remembers who I used to be...As a huntress of Clan Stag Gréine, I’ve always been ready to defend my people to the last. But nothing could have prepared me for the conquest of the Aquilian Empire. With my sister’s body still warm in its grave, I am forced to serve the very people who destroyed her.Until, at my breaking point, I'm lured into the forest by the mysterious faun Hiberos... moreGuardian or deceiver? Princess or pawn? Only the moon remembers who I used to be...As a huntress of Clan Stag Gréine, I’ve always been ready to defend my people to the last. But nothing could have prepared me for the conquest of the Aquilian Empire. With my sister’s body still warm in its grave, I am forced to serve the very people who destroyed her.Until, at my breaking point, I'm lured into the forest by the mysterious faun Hiberos.Hiberos is fickle and secretive, yet his moonstone eyes draw me further and further under his spell. According to him, my recurring dreams of the lunar fae’s lost princess may not be dreams after all—they may be memories.If I can cross through the Moon Gate and persuade the lunar fae to help me, I might stand a chance in defeating the Empire. But to prove I am their lost princess, I must first survive three deadly trials. And as I'm pulled into the spiral of my past lives, I begin to wonder ... is Hiberos my enemy, or is there a reason his soul calls to mine?Daughter of the Moon is the first book in the Guardians of the Fae Gate series, a slow-burn, dark fantasy romance inspired by Celtic mythology. Featuring an unbreakable heroine, an enigmatic faun love interest, and increasingly spicy dreams, this is a must-read for fans of Throne of Glass and Pan's Labyrinth.Full trigger warnings can be found on my website and in the front of the book. less

Bound by love. Divided by fate. Caught between two worlds.”The last thing I saw before I died was the Moon Gate opening for me. Now, I’ve woken in a body that is not mine—Ashling, princess of the lunar fae, a life I lived a millennium ago. Pulled between two worlds, I’m haunted by a past I barely recall and a future I cannot escape.Hiberos still seems to be hiding truths about the bond that unites us, blood and soul, together... moreBound by love. Divided by fate. Caught between two worlds.”The last thing I saw before I died was the Moon Gate opening for me. Now, I’ve woken in a body that is not mine—Ashling, princess of the lunar fae, a life I lived a millennium ago. Pulled between two worlds, I’m haunted by a past I barely recall and a future I cannot escape.Hiberos still seems to be hiding truths about the bond that unites us, blood and soul, together. He waited a thousand years for me, yet he keeps me at arm’s length, hiding feelings we both know cannot be denied.Beyond the veil, Eire bleeds in the brutal grip of the Aquilan Empire. But even as I fight to return to my clan, I am beckoned by the secrets of the Underland. Battles rage, betrayals unfold, and I must decide: Should I reclaim my place by Hiberos’s side, or fight for the fractured world I left behind? And is whatever tethers our souls a promise, or a punishment?Kingdom of Dusk is the second book in the Guardians of the Fae Gate series, a slow-burn, dark romantic fantasy inspired by Celtic mythology. Featuring an unbreakable heroine and an enigmatic faun love interest, this is a must-read for fans of Throne of Glass, Lord of the Rings, 80s dark fantasy films, and Pan's Labyrinth.Full trigger warnings can be found on my website and in the front of the book. less

Blood of My Blood is the third book in the Guardians of the Fae Gate series, a slow-burn, dark fantasy romance inspired by Celtic mythology. Featuring an unbreakable heroine, an enigmatic faun love interest, and increasing spice, this is a must-read for fans of Throne of Glass and Pan's Labyrinth.Full trigger warnings can be found on my website and in the front of the book.