Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley (Paperback)

Kenna Heron has never fitted neatly into village life, and her fierce spirit becomes the only thing keeping her steady when she is taken into the hidden Fae world beneath the earth. Thrown into a harsh court ruled by fear and strength, she is forced into servitude under a mistress whose ambitions reach far beyond the caves of Mistei.

Kenna soon learns that her role is to support her mistress through six gruelling trials tied to the core branches of magic. Each test demands focus, grit and a sharp mind. Success means advancement for her mistress. Failure brings a final end for them both. With no friends at her side, Kenna relies on a mysterious sentient dagger that guides and challenges her in equal measure.

As she moves deeper into the Fae realm, Kenna uncovers signs of a growing resistance working to break the king’s grip over the court. Drawn into their cause, she begins to question the life she has been forced into and the future she could claim for herself. A growing bond with the rebellion’s leader pulls her into choices that demand both strength and clarity.

With pressure rising and danger closing in, Kenna must decide where she stands and how far she is willing to go for freedom and a chance at a different path.