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We Hunt the Flame

Sands of Arawiya (Book 1)

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What to expect

Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, We Hunt the Flame is a breathtaking story of magic, conquering fear and taking identity into your own hands. From Hafsah Faizal, the number one bestselling author of A Tempest of Tea.

There was nothing more respectable and dangerous than a woman of confidence.

Zafira is the Hunter. Forced to disguise herself as a man, she risks everything to provide for her people.

Nasir is the Prince of Death. A feared assassin who is forever bound to the command of his father, the sultan.

Both are legends in their kingdom – but neither wants to be. And when Zafira embarks on a dangerous quest to return magic to their suffering land, Nasir is sent on a similar mission. But as their journey unfolds, an ancient evil begins to stir . . .

Don't miss the epic sequel and conclusion to the Sands of Arawiya duology, We Free The Stars.

The bestselling TikTok sensation! Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series.

Critics Review

Could be the next Game of Thrones
Bustle
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
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
With fierce characters, deathly challenges, and world-building both lyrical and spellbinding, We Hunt the Flame is unputdownable
Marieke Njikamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Filled with rich worldbuilding with stakes that will keep you at the edge of your seat
Buzzfeed
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
Hafsah Faizal creates a dazzling and beautiful world that will make you not want to put this book down
Seventeen Magazine
Hafsah Faizal’s writing is so lush and evocative . . . gripping right from the first page
Popsugar
A sparkling debut, full of mystery and magic, vivid characters, and rich language
Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author
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
Enter the cursed world of Arawiya, and meet the girl who defies that curse
Hypable
Though certainly a love story, We Hunt the Flame is also a moving portrait of a heroine growing into her power as Zafira fights against the oppression of women.
Time Magazine, the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time.
Author Hafsah Faizal
Narrator Ojan Genc, Lara Sawalha
Series Sands of Arawiya
Duration 15 hours and 40 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781035081882
Format Audiobook
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism, Children’s / Teenage social issues: Religious issues, YFHB
Availability GB, IE

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