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We Free the Stars

Sands of Arawiya (Book 2)

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The epic sequel to the bestselling TikTok sensation We Hunt the Flame , by the #1 bestselling author of A Tempest of Tea

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 . . .

Critics Review

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.
Kirkus
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.
Booklist, starred review
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.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Could be the next Game of Thrones
Bustle on We Hunt the Flame
Delivers 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 read
Entertainment Weekly on We Hunt the Flame
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, on We Hunt the Flame
With fierce characters, deathly challenges, and world-building both lyrical and spellbinding, We Hunt the Flame is unputdownable
Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times-bestselling author on We Hunt the Flame
Filled with rich worldbuilding with stakes that will keep you at the edge of your seat
Buzzfeed, on We Hunt the Flame
Lyrical 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 missed
School Library Journal, starred review, on We Hunt the Flame
Hafsah Faizal creates a dazzling and beautiful world that will make you not want to put this book down
Seventeen Magazine, on We Hunt the Flame
Hafsah Faizal’s writing is so lush and evocative . . . gripping right from the first page
Popsugar, on We Hunt the Flame
A sparkling debut, full of mystery and magic, vivid characters, and rich language
Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author on We Hunt the Flame
Beautiful storytelling, mesmerizing settings, and fiery characters—We Hunt the Flame is danger, magic, and hope all wrapped into one, and it is intoxicating
Evelyn Skye, New York Times-bestselling author of the Crown’s Game series on We Hunt the Flame
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.
Kirkus
Enter the cursed world of Arawiya, and meet the girl who defies that curse
Hypable on We Hunt the Flame
This 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 ending
Den of Geek
Author Hafsah Faizal
Narrator Ojan Genc, Lara Sawalha
Series Sands of Arawiya
Duration 18 hours and 51 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781035081899
Format Audiobook
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism, Children’s / Teenage social issues: Religious issues
Availability GB, IE

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