Faebound

By Saara El-Arifi

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘Exquisite fantasy, with a complex, mysterious, and sumptuous world of elves, fae, and gloriously compelling romance – so enthralling, it has wrapped its magic around my heart and set it alight’ HANNAH KANER, bestselling author of Godkiller

‘A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion’ SAMANTHA SHANNON, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree

A devastatingly romantic and breathtaking fantasy […] this book is unforgettable’ TASHA SURI, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne

‘A layered romantasy novel that interrogates the nature of legends through non-stop plot twists’Good Housekeeping

DIVIDED BY BLOOD. IMPRISONED BY FATE. BOUND BY DESIRE.

WELCOME TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE.

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…

DISCOVER THE DEVASTATINGLY ROMANTIC FANTASY READERS ARE GIVING FIVE STARS – AND THEIR HEARTS…

‘A stunning new spin on fae that will leave you gasping … an epic romance that’s brimming with heart’ KATE DYLAN, bestselling author of Mindwalker

‘The most imaginative take on a steamy faerie court I’ve read in forever’ LAURA STEVEN, award-winning author of The Society for Soulless Girls

Format: Hardback
Release Date: 18 Jan 2024
Pages: 400
ISBN: 978-0-00-859696-5
With a DNA profile that lights up like a satellite photograph of earth, Saara El-Arifi\'s heritage is intrinsically linked to the themes she explores in her writing.She was raised in the Middle East until her formative years, when her family swapped the Abu Dhabi desert for the English Peak District hills. This change of climate had a significant impact on her growth—not physically, she’s nearly 6ft—and she learned what it was to be Black in a white world.El-Arifi knew she was a storyteller from the moment she told her first lie. Though her stories have developed beyond the ramblings of a child, she still appreciates the thrill of a well-told tale.THE FINAL STRIFE is Saara El-Arifi\'s debut novel, the first part of a trilogy inspired by Ghanaian folklore and Arabian myths.

”'Immersive, inclusive, and impressive” - this fantasy takes hold of your heart and refuses to let go' Thea Guanzon, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

'Faebound is a stunning, gripping addition to the romantasy genre … It’s the perfect read for fans of magical creatures, sizzling romance, and plot twists that will leave you reeling' Lena Jeong, author of And Break the Pretty Kings -

'Faebound will ensnare you while sweeping you off your feet' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle -

”'Joyously imagined and passionately told” - a heartfelt love song to fantasy, and a compelling tale of romance, magic, and connection' Catriona Silvey author of Meet Me In Another Life

'Ambitious, brutal, seductive, Faebound is a masterclass in story-telling, enthralling and entirely unique. I raced through every page' Kat Dunn, author of Bitterthorn -

'Epic in scope, and imagination, Faebound is a stirring fantastical adventure that celebrates love in a landscape torn apart by war and heartache' Ehigbor Okosun, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tainted Blood Duology -

”'I can’t get enough of these warrior fae” - seductive, dangerous, and sexy as hell! *fans self* A romantic fantasy full of tenderness and vengeance, hope and sacrifice. Enthralling to the last page' A. Y. Chao, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal