A review by bookgabz
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

THIS BOOK! I don’t even know how to accurately convey my love for this book! I’ll do my best, but long story short, READ THIS BOOK! It comes out on January 23 in the states, and I need everyone to pre-order or pick up your copy the day it comes out! 

 

In a world where Fae, Human, and Elf lived harmoniously in a distant and forgotten past, the only race still alive are the Elves. But their lives are riddled with fighting and famine in a never-ending war. This story follows Yeeran, a Colonel in the war, and Lettle, her younger sister who follows a path of divination to foretell prophecies of the future. When events happen that see Yeeran exiled, Lettle leaves to follow her sister into the lands beyond the Elfish boarders. What follows is a story of finding a way to persevere when even fate seems to be working against you. 

 

Some things I loved about this book: 

 

✅ African and Arab inspired worlds with all main characters being brown/black and absolutely STUNNING! 

✅ Some amazing disability representation 

✅ Diversity in Elf/Fae type fantasy worlds! I loved seeing it! 

✅ Sapphic enemies-to-lovers! 

✅ Friends-to-Lovers hetero relationship (The slow burn/pining of Rayan and Lettle is so swoon-worthy) 

✅ A very queer normal world. All Fae and Elves accept a person no matter the gender or the sexual orientation. It’s just a way of life! 

✅ The most epic animal companions in the Obeahs. I need one in my life! 

 

I could wax poetic about this for hours, but I want you to be able to experience the amazing story and twists of this world on your own as well! 

 

Thanks to #NetGalley and #DelRey of #PenguinRandomHouse for sending me a free ARC of #Faebound by #SaaraElArifi for an honest, spoiler-free review!