Eight of Daggers. Book One of the Elanil Trilogy (en Inglés) - Anastasia Brada

Isla, a half-breed caught between two worlds, embarks on a perilous quest to save her poisoned mother. As she navigates the treacherous divide between elves and humans, she confronts her identity and the darkness within, risking everything for love and revenge.

In a realm governed by Uana, the goddess of balance, the delicate harmony between humans and elves is threatened by Isla's very existence. Once a single race known as the Heoinae, they were divided by Uana's decree, granting the elves immortality and wisdom while humans embraced their mortality and emotions. Isla's mixed heritage makes her a target of scorn, labeled a half-breed and a disgrace. With silver curls and striking features, she stands out in a world that demands conformity. Her life is fraught with hardship, marked by betrayal and violence, yet she longs for a simple existence. When her mother is poisoned by a mysterious elixir from the elven lands, Isla's world shatters. Faced with an impossible choice, she must decide whether to embrace her elven heritage and gain immortality or remain mortal and risk losing her mother forever. As she delves deeper into the dark secrets of her lineage, Isla uncovers a web of war, greed, and betrayal that threatens to consume her. In her quest for vengeance, she confronts the very essence of her being, grappling with the dualities of love and hate, peace and chaos. With each step, Isla risks becoming the monster she fears, challenging the balance Uana fought to maintain. In this gripping tale of identity and sacrifice, Isla's journey reveals that true strength lies not in power, but in the choices we make for those we love.