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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Two stars for rep and an interesting premise, but it’s dragged down by everything else.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun read. I have a favorite sister, and it’s not close. Not that I’m great at predicting plot twists, but I totally didn’t see the twist of him becoming King coming! I loved it though. Hope my library hold on Cursebound is short, excited to keep going with this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, War
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, War
Moderate: Death of parent
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Genocide, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The writing style was a little simplistic, the characters very YA even though they are mid-twenties. The magic system of the world wasn't really explained until 50% through the book and even then it was basically "just there and they used it." There are romantic interests but the chemistry really wasn't there. The reasoning for the war was explained but not well. Overall it was an ok story, but I wouldn't read it again, I'm glad I didn't buy it (library), and probably won't finish the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, War
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Faebound is a progressive fantasy that features a diverse and inclusive cast of characters. Initially, I was interested in Faebound because it has a strong female lead character but I stayed for the complex world-building and will-they, won't-they romance.
In Faebound we follow Yeeran, a disgraced warrior exiled out of the elven lands for her catastrophic last battle. Not content with the chieftain's decision to send Yeeran away, Lettle leaves her community to find her sister. They become involved in the world of the Fae, thought long dead by the world.
Both Yeeran and Lettle are strong characters. Yeeran is driven by purpose, she's an interesting character and I found myself liking her more and more as time went on. Her sister is driven by a love and loyalty to Yeeran that makes her highly empathetic. Going back and forth between the two girl's points of view made for a more engaging story that was already compelling
That all being said, there were times when the romance felt a bit forced. For me, there was a lack of chemistry in both romances. Part one is also a little slow to start but once things get going it's pretty fast-paced.
Overall I think this was a very satisfying novel with a lot of story beats that are carefully laid out that pay off big in the end. I'd like to see where the story goes from here and will be looking forward to the next book. If you're unsure of what fantasy novel to pick up this one is well worth reading.
In Faebound we follow Yeeran, a disgraced warrior exiled out of the elven lands for her catastrophic last battle. Not content with the chieftain's decision to send Yeeran away, Lettle leaves her community to find her sister. They become involved in the world of the Fae, thought long dead by the world.
Both Yeeran and Lettle are strong characters. Yeeran is driven by purpose, she's an interesting character and I found myself liking her more and more as time went on. Her sister is driven by a love and loyalty to Yeeran that makes her highly empathetic. Going back and forth between the two girl's points of view made for a more engaging story that was already compelling
That all being said, there were times when the romance felt a bit forced. For me, there was a lack of chemistry in both romances. Part one is also a little slow to start but once things get going it's pretty fast-paced.
Overall I think this was a very satisfying novel with a lot of story beats that are carefully laid out that pay off big in the end. I'd like to see where the story goes from here and will be looking forward to the next book. If you're unsure of what fantasy novel to pick up this one is well worth reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Hate crime, Racism, Dementia, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Alcohol
Firstly, I loved the diversity and setting. I really wanted to love this but at 25%, I know I'm on the cusp of it picking up but I just don't care. The characters read far younger than they are and I'm just not invested in the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really liked this book! The representation of non-stright white people was refreshing! Every single character was either BIPOC, LGBT, non binary or a mix of all 3. Elves, Fae, magic and mystical creatures, What's not to love?
Also, the using a drum as a weapon kinda broke my brain at first but it was a really cool twist on the normal use of bows or swords in most fantasy stories.
Also, the using a drum as a weapon kinda broke my brain at first but it was a really cool twist on the normal use of bows or swords in most fantasy stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Death, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, War, Classism
Minor: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Vomit, Dementia