Nature's Design by Sarah McVeigh

Book 1:

After the sudden death of her mother, Ceto stumbles into another world, Natus. A broken world ruled by the elements and fate. 

Through their hatred of one another, the four races of Natus have allowed their world to succumb to the malice. Fated to unite the four races, what follows is an epic string of events that leads Ceto to question her leadership, her strength, and herself.

What if embracing the darkness isn't so bad after all?

Book 2:

An awakening.
Nothing had ever been as it seemed.
A sacrifice to save them all.
The end...
One way or another.

Follow Ceto as she battles her way through to the end of her story. The second and last in the Nature's Design series, this book promises to break your heart and leave you questions whether it's better to have free will, or follow the path of Fate before your feet.

Tropes/Triggers:

Easy fantasy, Elemental magic, Found family, Side character worthy of a riot, Fate vs Free will, Pull of darkness, Fated attraction, Hidden past, Sacrifice, Unlikely heroes, Multiple POV, No Spice 

Loss of parent, Off page physical torture, Mental torture, Some blood and gore, Panic attack, Self harm.