If you're looking to add more fantasy books to your collection that are written by African American authors and have LGBTQ representation then add this one to your list.
Synopsis:
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.
Thoughts:
This one feels like high fantasy, and I'm here for it. The world took some time to unfold and understand, with the pacing a bit slower than some of the quicker novels I talk about. Grab your favorite tea, and a cozy blanket and just dig in.
The set up, the character development, and the romances, they were all so well laid out. I can't wait to read the next book in this trilogy!
You will like this book if you like:
❤️ Unique magical systems
๐งก Beautiful world building
๐ Slow burn romances
๐ Enemies to lovers
๐ Twists and mysteries you can’t see coming
๐ Strong sister bonds
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi was published January 23, 2024, and is available on Amazon or Bookshop.
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