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A review by mo_elcius
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
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