This Sands of Arawiya duology closer will not disappoint readers with its plot twists, banter, tormented romance, and multiple betrayals and reveals . . . Faizal’s prose truly shines in creating effective action scenes and dialogue. . . A satisfying conclusion.Moments of humor and edge-of-your-seat action easily balance the book’s dark, tragic depths, creating a memorable story at the height of the fantasy genre.Faizal continues the lush world building that marked the first of this duology, expanding upon the Persian-inspired setting and guiding readers through all of Arawiya . . .Those who were left breathless by the previous installment will heave a sigh of relief.Could be the next Game of ThronesDelivers on all fronts. This book carries social importance—bringing magic and curiosity and complexity to the Arab world is still hardly done in Western pop culture—but beyond that,
We Hunt the Flame is just an exciting, surprising readFaizal 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.With fierce characters, deathly challenges, and world-building both lyrical and spellbinding,
We Hunt the Flame is unputdownableFilled with rich worldbuilding with stakes that will keep you at the edge of your seatLyrical and filled with adventure, a slow-burn romance, and an unforgettable cast of characters in a world based on ancient Arabia, this is a debut series not to be missedHafsah Faizal creates a dazzling and beautiful world that will make you not want to put this book downHafsah Faizal’s writing is so lush and evocative . . . gripping right from the first pageA sparkling debut, full of mystery and magic, vivid characters, and rich languageBeautiful storytelling, mesmerizing settings, and fiery characters—
We Hunt the Flame is danger, magic, and hope all wrapped into one, and it is intoxicatingThis Sands of Arawiya duology closer will not disappoint readers with its plot twists, banter, tormented romance, and multiple betrayals and reveals. . .Faizal’s prose truly shines in creating effective action scenes and dialogue. . .A satisfying conclusion.Enter the cursed world of Arawiya, and meet the girl who defies that curseThis is the second in Faizal’s #OwnVoices Sands of Arawiya series, and should relieve readers who have been waiting since the first novel’s cliffhanger endingA rich and searing epic fantasy sequel set in ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal's
We Free the Stars is the highly anticipated follow up to
We Hunt the Flame.The epic sequel to the bestselling TikTok sensation We Hunt the Flame!
This is YA fantasy at it's best. Lush, hopeful and devestating, We Free the Stars is Hafsah Faizal's spellbinding conclusion to the Sands of Arawiya duology, set in a world inspired by ancient Arabia. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series.
Darkness surged in his veins. Power bled from her bones.
The battle is over, but the war is just beginning. Low on resources and allies alike, Zafira and Nasir are determined to finish their mission; to restore magic to their kingdom.
But the land teems with the return of an ancient evil, and as Nasir fights to command the magic in his blood, Zafira battles a very different darkness. And yet, in spite of everything, they find themselves falling into a love they can't stand to lose.
Time is running out and if order is to be restored, sacrifices will have to be made . . .
Hafsah Faizal is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sands of Arawiya duology, which includes TikTok sensation We Hunt the Flame and We Free Stars, and the founder of IceyDesigns, where she creates websites for authors and beauteous goodies for everyone else. When she’s not writing, she can be found designing, deciding between Assassin’s Creed and Skyrim, or traversing the world.
Born in Florida and raised in California, she now resides in Texas with her family and a library of books waiting to be devoured.
Inspired by Ancient Arabian mythology, The Sands of Arawiya is a rich and searing epic fantasy duology.
Zafira is the Hunter; Nasir is the Prince of Death. When Zafira embarks on a journey to restore magic to her kingdom, Nasir is sent to stop her. A story of love, hate, magic, identity and power, We Hunt the Flame was Hafsah Faizal's debut novel and was an instant New York Times bestseller. Conclude the duology with the sequel We Free the Stars.
