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levesc17's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Amazing book! I’m new to this author and thrilled to have some other books to dive into while I wait for the second one in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
mo_elcius's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Feabound is my first read from this author, and I have to say it did not disappoint. I'm so glad I was able to pick this up, and with the added bonus that my local library ordered some copies.
Below are some of the thoughts I had while reading it.
The Map:
I love me a read with some visuals. At the beginning of the book, there is a map of the land the Elven tribes reside on. There is so much detail to the surrounding border of the map. The border of the map alone had me hooked because there were so many symbols and I wanted to know more about their significance.
The Lore:
The Story of the Wheat, the Bat, and the Water.
In the beginning, there were three Gods... El-Arifi created a genesis story for the world of Feabound and it was really interesting. They gave me, "Mind, Body, and Soul". There is much emphasis in this story about the importance of knowing your history, your lineage, and that we are all connected in some way.
The Sisters:
Yeeran and Lettle remind me so much of my sisters and me. They are fiercely protective of each other and often get on each other's nerves. The sisters have different paths in response to the conflict taking place. To me, they often don't see the other side of things. They can't see themselves in the other's shoes, so to speak. Each believes their way can bring about the peace, abundance, and security their tribe needs. I'm looking forward to seeing how their relationship develops because there is much healing and understanding needed in their relationship.
The Conflict:
It's tragic how the conflict in the book has ruined so many lives. The resources they are fighting over can help so many of the Elven, including those not of the Waning Tribe. The first few chapters shed such a grime, but realistic light, on the ravages a war can have on children and the echos it leaves for those in the future.
The Obeah:
Can we get a larger picture? I'd like to confirm my mental image of them. I love the personality of one of the main Obeahs.
The Fea and their World:
The synopsis stated that they would be seductive... I didn't get that vibe, but it wasn't a bad thing. I appreciate that the Fae, and Elven peoples, are so diverse in their coloring, and characteristics and judgment-free in how they decide to present themselves. The relationships that developed were unexpected, but sweet and smoldering. I wanna read more! At the same time though, there is a particular relationship that I hope doesn't end in heartbreak.
Overall, great read. This is my third five-star read for the year of 2024. Ms. El-Arifi, I'm looking forward to more!
Check out my Booktube promo of the book: https://youtu.be/zXfZbt-5z3A
Below are some of the thoughts I had while reading it.
The Map:
I love me a read with some visuals. At the beginning of the book, there is a map of the land the Elven tribes reside on. There is so much detail to the surrounding border of the map. The border of the map alone had me hooked because there were so many symbols and I wanted to know more about their significance.
The Lore:
The Story of the Wheat, the Bat, and the Water.
In the beginning, there were three Gods... El-Arifi created a genesis story for the world of Feabound and it was really interesting. They gave me, "Mind, Body, and Soul". There is much emphasis in this story about the importance of knowing your history, your lineage, and that we are all connected in some way.
The Sisters:
Yeeran and Lettle remind me so much of my sisters and me. They are fiercely protective of each other and often get on each other's nerves. The sisters have different paths in response to the conflict taking place. To me, they often don't see the other side of things. They can't see themselves in the other's shoes, so to speak. Each believes their way can bring about the peace, abundance, and security their tribe needs. I'm looking forward to seeing how their relationship develops because there is much healing and understanding needed in their relationship.
The Conflict:
It's tragic how the conflict in the book has ruined so many lives. The resources they are fighting over can help so many of the Elven, including those not of the Waning Tribe. The first few chapters shed such a grime, but realistic light, on the ravages a war can have on children and the echos it leaves for those in the future.
The Obeah:
Can we get a larger picture? I'd like to confirm my mental image of them. I love the personality of one of the main Obeahs.
The Fea and their World:
The synopsis stated that they would be seductive... I didn't get that vibe, but it wasn't a bad thing. I appreciate that the Fae, and Elven peoples, are so diverse in their coloring, and characteristics and judgment-free in how they decide to present themselves. The relationships that developed were unexpected, but sweet and smoldering. I wanna read more! At the same time though, there is a particular relationship that I hope doesn't end in heartbreak.
Overall, great read. This is my third five-star read for the year of 2024. Ms. El-Arifi, I'm looking forward to more!
Check out my Booktube promo of the book: https://youtu.be/zXfZbt-5z3A
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and War
lovelymisanthrope's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I received this as part of my FairyLoot subscription.
"Faebound" follows two sisters as they are forced to interact with the fae court. Yeeran is a fierce warrior in the elven army, but she makes a mistake and is forcibly exiled from her homeland. Lettle is trying to become a diviner and use her prophecies to create a better future. Yeeran and Lettle have always had each other's backs, but their interactions with the fae are causing them to question where their loyalties should lie.
I had a fine time reading this book, but it felt unmemorable to me. I enjoyed it while I was reading it, but I have not found myself thinking about it since I have finished, nor do I really desire to continue with the trilogy. I think this book is written well and definitely has an audience, but that audience is not me.
"Faebound" follows two sisters as they are forced to interact with the fae court. Yeeran is a fierce warrior in the elven army, but she makes a mistake and is forcibly exiled from her homeland. Lettle is trying to become a diviner and use her prophecies to create a better future. Yeeran and Lettle have always had each other's backs, but their interactions with the fae are causing them to question where their loyalties should lie.
I had a fine time reading this book, but it felt unmemorable to me. I enjoyed it while I was reading it, but I have not found myself thinking about it since I have finished, nor do I really desire to continue with the trilogy. I think this book is written well and definitely has an audience, but that audience is not me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Blood, and Torture
tetrootz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Violence, Suicide, Blood, War, Body horror, Animal death, Stalking, Medical trauma, Gore, Death of parent, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Murder, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Cursing, Confinement, Torture, Slavery, Death, and Alcohol
imcourtneymarie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
booksdogsandcoffee's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
An immersive fae fantasy romance drenched in beautiful lore and politics that keeps you engaged at every turn!
I could not put Faebound down, and this has absolutely become one of my top reads of the year already. El-Arifi really out did herself with this one.
The lore, the disability representation, the romance, THE SISTER RELATIONSHIP! I cannot and will not stop gushing about how fantastic this book is.
I could not put Faebound down, and this has absolutely become one of my top reads of the year already. El-Arifi really out did herself with this one.
The lore, the disability representation, the romance, THE SISTER RELATIONSHIP! I cannot and will not stop gushing about how fantastic this book is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Murder, Death, War, and Violence
alicejade's review
Wasn’t enjoying the plot enough to make up for disliking the characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gore, Animal death, and War
missindyrose's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal death, and War
sherri_berri's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Animal death, Chronic illness, and War
Minor: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
cozyscones's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Sexual content, Violence, Animal death, and Confinement
Moderate: Death and Murder