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Daughter of the Moon

a romantic dark fantasy (Guardians of the Fae Gate, Book 1)

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Book 1 of Guardians of the Fae Gate
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Pub Date May 31 2024 | Archive Date Oct 30 2025

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Description

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 fae Guardian, 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 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 romantic dark fantasy inspired by Irish mythology. Featuring an unbreakable heroine, an enigmatic horned love interest, and vast worldbuilding, this is a must-read for fans of Daughter of No Worlds, The Poppy War, Game of Thrones, and Pan's Labyrinth.

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...


A Note From the Publisher

Trigger warnings can be found at the front of the book. And please do check out the pronunciation guide there, too!

Trigger warnings can be found at the front of the book. And please do check out the pronunciation guide there, too!


Advance Praise

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Dark. Twisted. Delightful. Epic world building. Like George R.R. Martin epic." - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "The immaculate world building & imagery are second to none and I have to say that this was one of my favorite fantasy reads in a long while. This is just one of those books that will stick with you and I wish that I could go back and read it for the first time." - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "If you are looking for a book with bad arse females, creepy and love to hate villains, twists and riddles, with vibes of Pan's Labyrinth and other 80s dark fantasy rolled into it, this book is for you." - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "I felt I was walking right inside the book." - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "As a big fan of the video game Baldur's Gate 3, I could easily imagine this book fitting seamlessly into that universe. It evoked the same feelings I experienced while playing the game..." - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "I am speechless [...] It is such a beautiful and unique story, that you'd be crazy to miss out on it!" - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "The author's writing is fantastic. The details were so vivid and immersive, I could see everything play out in my head like a movie. Honestly, I think my favorite part was meeting all the characters. Each one was introduced with so much personality and depth that I felt like I knew them, like I was right there with them. That kind of writing just makes the reading experience feel next-level..." - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "It’s the kind of story that lingers with you long after you finish." - Goodreads review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "This book was my first experience with Isla Elrick and it won’t be the last!" - Goodreads review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "I very much dislike books that are too predictable, so this was a very good read for me." - Goodreads review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "This book embodies slow burn. The more I read, the more I needed to read more. I'm very ready for the sequel." - Goodreads review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Inspired by beloved Del Toro classic Pans Labyrinth, 1986 Jim Henson masterpiece Labyrinth, fantasy fan favorite game series Dragon age, and (of course) Celtic mythology and paganism, Daughter of the Moon has all the shimmer and slime of a perfect dark fairytale." - Goodreads review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Dark. Twisted. Delightful. Epic world building. Like George R.R. Martin epic." - Amazon review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "The immaculate world building & imagery are second to none and I have to say that this...


Marketing Plan

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If you'd like to promote Daughter of the Moon on social media, make sure to tag me! I will happily repost, share to my story, etc.

IG: @authorislaelrick

TT: @islaelrick

FB: Isla Elrick, Author

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Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781951328726
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 390

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