Of Secrets and Solace: A slow-burn, dark romantasy (The Children of Fate) by Ellysa Marin

This is the first book in a now completed trilogy! The Children of Fate trilogy is perfect for fans of epic fantasy like Game of Thrones, realistic battle like the First Law trilogy, the political intrigue in Gods and Monsters, and the slow-burn romance in Spark of the Everflame! In a world dominated by war and the relentless pursuit of truth, how far would you go, what secrets would you keep, to protect what you love? Elyria was once home to the gods. It has been a millennia since the gods were imprisoned in Meru by Fate, but wisps of their magic remain embedded in the blood of humans—some with the ability to wield that magic, and others with the ability to store it. Rulers of free territories are forced to ally together--or fall alone--in a bid to protect their territories from a growing conflict between the descendants of Kaos and Solace, one that threatens to boil over completely. The Truthsayers and the Keepers—descendants of Kaos and Solace—receive messages from their imprisoned gods in the forms of truths and visions. Each group acts on the perceived will of their god in a bid to eradicate the other, paving the way for the gods to escape Meru and continue their fight against Fate. Read more