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A review by woahshereads
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
Faebound is an easy to devour book that has a little bit of everything thrown into it! Elves, Fae, Humans, war, a complex magic system, Gods, politics, etc. I will say, in some capacity it was overwhelming to cram into one book. I wish we spent more time learning about the relationships between the people and the world rather than jumping right into two different romantic relationships.
What I enjoyed most was the sisterhood between Yeeran and Lettle. Growing up with an older sister myself I really felt their relationship was authentic and relatable. I loved the twist at the end and I enjoyed how true Yeeran is to herself and her mission. I also loved Lettle’s growth in this book & how she learns to trust her feelings & her gut.
I am hoping in book 2 we dive deeper into the complexities that are driving the war & how that then affects the characters relationships amongst each other. I also hope we get to see more of the magic systems at play here because they are truly so unique - I was obsessed with the Obeahs. I have high hopes & expectations for the rest of this trilogy because book 1 was simply a gorgeous introduction to this story!!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What I enjoyed most was the sisterhood between Yeeran and Lettle. Growing up with an older sister myself I really felt their relationship was authentic and relatable. I loved the twist at the end and I enjoyed how true Yeeran is to herself and her mission. I also loved Lettle’s growth in this book & how she learns to trust her feelings & her gut.
I am hoping in book 2 we dive deeper into the complexities that are driving the war & how that then affects the characters relationships amongst each other. I also hope we get to see more of the magic systems at play here because they are truly so unique - I was obsessed with the Obeahs. I have high hopes & expectations for the rest of this trilogy because book 1 was simply a gorgeous introduction to this story!!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review.