That sense of epicness, however, is carefully grounded by her deeply flawed, morally conflicted, and endlessly fascinating characters as individuals, they are each interesting, but it’s the developing dynamic among the group that is truly compelling.Fans of Bardugo’s Six of Crows or Chokshi’s The Star-Touched Queen will be thrilled with the book’s impressive world building, stellar cast, and intricate story.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review “Faizal matches a sweeping, ancient Arabian setting of shifting sand dunes, crumbling ruins, and fickle magic with an engrossing tale of political intrigue and human and divine warring powers.

Layering high-stakes action with moods ranging from casual humor to raw anguish, Faizal bends fantasy tropes to her will to tell a fresh and gripping story about love, honor, and self-discovery that will leave readers scrambling for more.” - Booklist, starred review “Drawing inspiration from ancient Arabia, We Hunt the Flame gives exquisitely detailed insight into a cultural experience this debut, about identity and unlikely allies, features subtly nuanced and deeply reflective characters. But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds-and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.

When Zafira embarks on a quest to uncover a lost artifact that can restore magic to her suffering world and stop the Arz, Nasir is sent by the sultan on a similar mission: retrieve the artifact and kill the Hunter. War is brewing, and the Arz sweeps closer with each passing day, engulfing the land in shadow. Both Zafira and Nasir are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya-but neither wants to be. If Zafira was exposed as a girl, all of her achievements would be rejected if Nasir displayed his compassion, his father would punish him in the most brutal of ways. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the sultan. Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal's We Hunt the Flame -first in the Sands of Arawiya duology-is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands. 'Lyrical and spellbinding' -Marieke Njikamp, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

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