Earth and Shadows Series by Gem L. Preston

Step into the deadly world of the faerie realm, where alliances are fragile, and shadows hold the key to survival.Efia Mathonwy, the last Gwri, is thrust into the treacherous trials of the Seelie and Unseelie courts, wielding the rare power to control shadows. As she faces ruthless foes and navigates the cutthroat faerie politics, Efia discovers an unexpected ally in Ansel, a mysterious fae with secrets of his own... moreStep into the deadly world of the faerie realm, where alliances are fragile, and shadows hold the key to survival.Efia Mathonwy, the last Gwri, is thrust into the treacherous trials of the Seelie and Unseelie courts, wielding the rare power to control shadows. As she faces ruthless foes and navigates the cutthroat faerie politics, Efia discovers an unexpected ally in Ansel, a mysterious fae with secrets of his own.In a contest where every decision could be her last, Efia's journey unfolds in a dance of danger and intrigue. Shadows cling to her every move, revealing hidden dangers whilst unlocking the secrets of her family. As the realm teeters on the edge of chaos, Efia must choose her path wisely. Will she conquer the trials and emerge triumphant, or will the enemies that surround her become her undoing? In a world where survival is a deadly game, alliances will crumble, and the realms destiny hangs in the balance. less

✨ The epic conclusion to the Earth & Shadows duology, where, in a court built on secrets, trust is the most dangerous weapon of all.A queen crowned in shadow. A realm on the brink. And a god waiting to be freed.Efia Mathonwy never wanted a throne—but now that it’s hers, she’ll burn kingdoms before she gives it up.As war stirs between the Seelie and Unseelie courts, Efia must unite bitter rivals, rally dangerous allies, and walk the knife's edge between politics and rebellion... more✨ The epic conclusion to the Earth & Shadows duology, where, in a court built on secrets, trust is the most dangerous weapon of all.A queen crowned in shadow. A realm on the brink. And a god waiting to be freed.Efia Mathonwy never wanted a throne—but now that it’s hers, she’ll burn kingdoms before she gives it up.As war stirs between the Seelie and Unseelie courts, Efia must unite bitter rivals, rally dangerous allies, and walk the knife's edge between politics and rebellion. But unity is fragile, and enemies are watching from within. When a betrayal cuts too deep and an ancient bargain threatens everything she’s built, Efia must risk unleashing the very god of death himself to survive.Bound by fate, hunted by many, and tethered to a mate whose love might cost him everything, Efia will either reshape the realm—or fall with it.Because the High Queen has risen.And reckoning is here.For fans of Lauren Robert's Powerless, Carissa Broadbent's Serpent and the Wings of Night and Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games. less