Ruins and Redemption

She's lost so much already. Now, befriending elves could kill her. After losing the last of her family, Adaline buries herself in her research, only to unexpectedly travel to another world-where elves are more than just a myth. With no other options available, she finds herself dependent on the hospitality of a human king and the reluctant cooperation of an elf general. She doesn't know whom she can trust, so she vows to find her own way home.Meanwhile, her curiosity lures her further into the city, where elves and humans live side by side but rarely cross the divide. As she fights to remain herself while attempting to blend in, she gains new friends, human and elf alike. Yet she can't seem to stop yelling at the elf general, who may hold the key to her returning to her own world.Then her new home falls under attack. When the city's hidden enemies make her their primary target, Adaline's forced to fight for her life and accept that she can't survive alone.Set in a Renaissance-esque world, Ruins and Redemption includes a reluctant heroine who sees the good in others and a reticent elf trying to protect his people. It's ideal for readers looking for a reluctant hero, found family, hidden destiny, and waiting evil. As the first book of the Aerytol Saga, this story blends fantasy, adventure, and romance into an unforgettable read.