Faebound

 By: Saara El  Arifi

Location: FIC EL

Genre: Fantasy- Fae, LGBGT, Queer

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 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. . .

🧝🏿‍♀️ Elves and fae
🪘Drum magic
🌶️rivals to lovers
🇬🇭🇸🇩afro/arab world
🏳️‍🌈queernormativity

Review by Ashleigh

This book was everything I wanted it to be. Tying a story of both elves and fae, we see Yeeran and Lettle delve into a world unfamiliar to their own, forced to reframe their entire world narrative in the process. It was fascinating learning alongside them, and their feelings/thoughts seemed so authentic for the situations they were forced into. Their sisterly dynamic was fiercely protective but also one of sibling annoyance, and it was easy to become invested in their story. With various romances explored (F/M and Sapphic) and the stakes ever-changing, this story had me turning the pages effortlessly. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the series goes!