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Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

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itsalina's review against another edition

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adventurous sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

mklynch27's review against another edition

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5.0

How fun to read 2 five star books by the same author super close together but they’re so different in what makes them so great!! Obviously some similarities, especially normalization of genderqueer identities in society plus two women who are so stinking mean to each other but then they kiss. I loved the world drawing on well known classes of elves and fae but creating a structured magic system within that that was meaty but simple to understand. I will say the Ending Fire trilogy had me gasping at every reveal and these ones for the most part felt glaringly obvious to me, but that didn’t detract from the experience for me. I love sisters. The romances in this felt more central to me than in ending fire and I thought it was a perfect balance. Also maybe my favorite way to have a glossary at the end of the book - I always want to read but get bored sometimes but the character notes in the glossary were so fun.

tasha_alora's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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? No

4.5

The way the world is set up is wonderful! And who doesn’t love a book with a map, I mean come on. The characters are great, definitely have a favorite! And Pila I wish I could see fan art of her!

greatcometofjess's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny reflective tense fast-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? No

5.0

pazuhera's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

miriam_in_life's review against another edition

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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

5.0

There is literally no one writing fantasy like Saara El-Arifi! She crafts some of the most interesting and well developed magical worlds out there right now. While still making me feel deeply for her characters. I’m so transfixed by everything she does!