


But I appreciated that (for now, at least) there wasn’t any actual sex. It was super intense in terms of how the characters connected with one another, and there was LOTS of chemistry.

I was completely engaged, and I’m definitely eager to read more from this series. The descriptions were lovely and vivid, the characters really came to life, the world building was detailed and unique, and the plot was fast-paced and exciting. I think the real stand-out for this book was Faizal’s utterly fantastic writing. But it was also super trope-y, which I personally found a little disappointing. We Hunt the Flame was incredibly entertaining, and in that way completely lived up to my expectations. 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 king 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. 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.īoth are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya-but neither wants to be. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the king. ĭon't miss the epic sequel and conclusion to the Sands of Arawiya duology, We Free The Stars.Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people.

But as their journey unfolds, an anvient evil begins to stir. And when Zafira embarks on a dangerous quest to return magic to their suffering land, Nasir is sent on a similar mission. A feared assassin who is forever bound to the command of his father, the sultan.īoth are legends in their kingdom – but neither wants to be. Forced to disguise herself as a man, she risks everything to provide for her people. P erfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series. Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal's We Hunt the Flame is a breathtaking debut about discovery, conquering fear and taking identity into your own hands.
