Monday, February 12, 2024

Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

 


Faebound by Saara El-Arifi, 400 pages, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yeeran is a warrior in the elven army and has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future.

When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran’s exile from the Elven lands, they are both forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the impossible: the fae court.

The fae haven’t been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world – torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts. . .

This was one of my most anticipated fantasy releases and I loved it! It is an Afro/Arab inspired fantasy which was something totally new to me, but it made the story seem so much more unique and intricate than a lot of other fantasy stories I've read in recent years. One of my favorite aspects was the dynamic between the main character and their "obeah," a feline creature who they share a conscious with. I cannot wait for the next book to come out!

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