Gatehouse: 1 (The Gwenyre Caryra Chronicles)

ONE SMALL MISTAKE... Just one misstep and now young elf Gwenyres life is changed forever. After accidentally breaking trollish law Gwenyre faces a horribly unfair sentence: a lifetime of indentured servitude at the prison estate Gatehouse. The estate is run by troll wardens - the most fearsome of which Sylvan seems to have it out for the little elf. Though she is determined to get back to her family and leave Gatehouse forever Gwenyre soon finds things to love about the prison as it becomes home: best friends mentors and even a romantic interest in the human Lord Sampson. While there she discovers many things about herself from family secrets to unknown levels of magic. Can she find true happiness in the worst of circumstances or will Sylvans cruelty lead to her destruction? Find out when you step through the doors of Gatehouse the debut novel of Bree Aguiar. This coming-of-age YA fantasy is a quick read for the beach (or even when cuddled up by a warm fireplace). Its a warm story that includes all the great elements of traditional fantasies - action magic friendship and of course romance. (Recommended ages 14+)