In "Faebound" by Saara El-Arifi, the elven sisters, Yeeran and Lettle, along with the elf Rayan, find their lives intertwined in an unexpected journey. A grave error leads to Yeeran's banishment from the elven lands. Soon, the trio is captured by the presumed-extinct fae, transported to their realm,...

Faebound is an adult sapphic romantic fantasy with strong world-building, political intrigue, and an enemies to lovers romance that didn't quite work for me. Our two main protagonists, sisters Yeeran (a soldier) and Lettle (a diviner), are elves living in a constant state of war between rival elvish...

Faebound offers a captivating journey through a meticulously crafted world in just 400 pages. The ability to pack such depth into a concise narrative is truly impressive. From the outset, the worldbuilding is superb, offering a seamless introduction to its terms and definitions, making it easy for...