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Faebound

A Novel

#1 in series

by Saara El-Arifi
Bahni Turpin
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Two elven sisters become imprisoned in the intoxicating world of the fae, where danger and love lie in wait. Faebound is the first book in an enchanting new trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Final Strife.
“A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion.”—Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
Yeeran was born on the battlefield, has lived on the battlefield, and one day, she knows, she’ll die on the battlefield.
As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran 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, both sisters are 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 among their loyalties to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts.
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains a map and journal from the book.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Faebound Trilogy

  • Publisher

  • Awards

  • Release date

    January 23, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593823880
      • File size: 390738 KB
      • Duration: 13:34:02

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 23, 2023
      The beguiling first installment of a new fantasy trilogy from El-Arifi (The Final Strife) introduces a mystical world filled with conflict. Elves were born of the moon, fae were born of the sun, and humans were born of the earth, or so the myth goes. Now, only elves remain, and all is not well. The Forever War between elven tribes has raged on for as long as sisters Lettle and Yeeran have been alive. Yeeran is a decorated soldier determined to help the Waning Tribe win and thrive. Lettle, a diviner, is repulsed by the conflict but driven to prove her worth to her sister. When one of Yeeran’s command decisions ends in tragedy, she’s exiled to the harsh environment outside of the Elven Lands. Lettle and Rayan, one of Yeeran’s soldiers, follow her by choice, and all three find themselves unexpectedly drawn into the world of the fae, creatures they believed were long extinct. Relying on their scant knowledge from old stories, the sisters and Rayan must navigate this strange, underground world, replete with magic, secrets, and romance beyond their wildest imaginings. The worldbuilding is lush and exciting, and the focus on character development and relationships makes for a cast that readers will be excited to revisit in future installments. El-Arifi is off to a great start.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Bahni Turpin narrates a West African-inspired romance blended with high fantasy. After a falling out with their chieftain, elven sisters Yeeran and Lettle wind up in fae lands and must adapt if they hope to survive. Turpin portrays elder sister Yeeran, a battle-hardened warrior, as proud and energetic, always ready to take charge. In contrast, younger sister Lettle is training to be a diviner, and Turpin depicts her as impulsive, inquisitive, and quick to retort--all of which reflect her passionate heart. Since the fae have been hidden for long enough to have passed into myth and are deeply foreign and unsettling to both Yeeran and Lettle, Turpin gives them entirely different accents to distinguish them from the elven sisters. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      May 31, 2024

      El-Arifi's (The Battle Drum) first installment in a new trilogy finds Yeeran, a colonel in the elven army, unexpectedly exiled amid the Forever War, which is being fought by elves over precious resources needed for survival. Yeeran's younger sister Lettle, a diviner, runs away to join her sister, and the two discover that the fae (thought to have been destroyed generations ago) are still alive, yet hidden underground. Soon, Yeeran discovers that her family and friends will play major roles in reintroducing the fae to the elven world. El-Arifi creates an African-inspired fantasy world that includes drum magic and magical creatures, as well as slow-burn romances--both friends to lovers and sapphic enemies to lovers. Unfortunately, narrator Bahni Turpin voices younger sister Lettle a bit too childishly. Despite this, Turpin expertly voices the various military leaders (both women and men) and minor characters, giving the fae a different accent than the elves. The audiobook includes a downloadable PDF of the book's front matter. VERDICT Recommend to fans of YA crossover romantic fantasy, including those searching for inclusive books by people of color.--Sarah Hill

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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