“Forever the war will rage, until united, the three shall die. Humans made low, then fae made lower, Then elves in ignorance, gone is their power, Cursed to endure, cursed to survive. All shall perish lest all three thrive.”

Faebound has an exciting premise: a war between elves, fae and human and hidden fae court. It sounds like the start of a great fantasy adventure, but the story doesn't quite live up to its potential.

The book follows sisters Yeeran and Lettle, who are living in exile while discovering their fae heritage. On paper, it sounds thrilling. In reality, the characters don't feel as alive as they should. Yeeran and Lettle’s interactions come off as a bit forced, and it’s hard to connect with them emotionally. Instead of pulling us into their journey, it feels like we’re watching from a distance, hoping for more.

The plot also stumbles. While the story promises epic battles and a world full of magic, it spends too much time focusing on romance. Romance is great in fantasy, but in Faebound, it takes over the whole story, leaving little room for the exciting conflicts we’re promised. The bigger issues, like the tension between the fae and the elves, feel pushed aside and left unexplored.

The worldbuilding, which should be a major strength of the book, gets lost along the way. The idea that elves and fae aren’t the same could add a lot to the story, but it just ends up being confusing. What starts out as a rich, magical world fades into the background as the romance takes center stage.

In the end, Faebound starts with a strong idea but doesn’t fully deliver. The characters lack depth, the plot gets bogged down in romance, and the worldbuilding doesn’t live up to its potential. If you’re looking for a light, easy read with a focus on romance, you might enjoy this book. But if you’re hoping for an epic fantasy with strong worldbuilding and complex characters, this one might leave you wanting more.