We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya, 1)
Book Title: We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya, 1)
Book Description: 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. People lived because she killed. People died because he lived. Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the sultan. 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. Both Zafira and Nasir are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya―but neither wants to be. War is brewing, and the Arz sweeps closer with each passing day, engulfing the land in shadow. 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. But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds―and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.
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ISBN: 978-0374311544
Number Of Pages: 480
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A richly crafted fantasy book!
This book was sent to me as part of a book club I had joined. Fantasy novels are a real love for me and I was drawn to this book because it was an Arab-inspired fantasy and its beautiful cover art. The author depicts a beautiful, rich world that makes you feel immersed in ancient Arabia. The well-crafted main characters and the secondary cast are engaging and have unique motivations and desires that propel the story forward. The plot is full of suspense and thrilling twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire journey. The author is a brilliant writer and I enjoyed this book.
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