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We Hunt the Flame - (Sands of Arawiya) by Hafsah Faizal
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- An Ignyte Award Winner 2020A TIME Magazine Top 100 Fantasy Book of All TimeA Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019A TeenVogue Book Club Pick for 2019A Barnes & Noble Teen Book Club Pick for 2019 "Lyrical and spellbinding" --Marieke Njikamp, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author 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.
- 480 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy
- Series Name: Sands of Arawiya
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About the Book
"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."--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
An Ignyte Award Winner 2020
A TIME Magazine Top 100 Fantasy Book of All Time
A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019
A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019
A TeenVogue Book Club Pick for 2019
A Barnes & Noble Teen Book Club Pick for 2019
Review Quotes
"Drawing inspiration from ancient Arabia, We Hunt the Flame gives exquisitely detailed insight into a cultural experience; this debut, about identity and unlikely allies, features subtly nuanced and deeply reflective characters. Layering high-stakes action with moods ranging from casual humor to raw anguish, 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
"Faizal matches a sweeping, ancient Arabian setting of shifting sand dunes, crumbling ruins, and fickle magic with an engrossing tale of political intrigue and human and divine warring powers. That sense of epicness, however, is carefully grounded by her deeply flawed, morally conflicted, and endlessly fascinating characters; as individuals, they are each interesting, but it's the developing dynamic among the group that is truly compelling. . .Fans of Bardugo's Six of Crows or Chokshi's The Star-Touched Queen will be thrilled with the book's impressive world building, stellar cast, and intricate story." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "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. . .Fans of Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes and Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone should get excited for their next obsession." --School Library Journal, starred review "Faizal builds a world of immense detail and complexity. Readers smell the different foods in the marketplace and begin to understand the many layers of each culture in Arawiya. . .Faizal explores the strength of an independent female character in a world that silences women. As a result, Zafira's courage will teach readers the power of the human spirit." --VOYA, starred review "Debut author Faizal paints a vivid world, inspired by ancient Arabia and its mythology, that will appeal to fantasy and romance readers as well as fans of the Assassin's Creed video games. . .An appealing spin on traditional fantasy elements." --Kirkus Reviews "Hafsah Faizal creates a dazzling and beautiful world that will make you not want to put this book down." --Seventeen Magazine "Faizal's strong debut develops its engaging premise with evocative worldbuilding and memorable characters. . .Lush descriptions of setting and food offer a vivid atmosphere, and the slow-brewing romance is an engaging contrast to the harrowing emotional and physical journey at the heart of the story." --Publishers Weekly "Hafsah Faizal's writing is so lush and evocative that We Hunt the Flame is gripping right from the first page." --PopSugar "Delivers on all fronts . . . an exciting, surprising read." --Entertainment Weekly "A stunning fantasy epic . . . for fans of authors like Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo." --Paste "It builds in a fervent, all-consuming type of romance . . . as intense as the story and characters themselves. 10/10." --The Nerd Daily "Exquisite worldbuilding and characters you'd follow into the darkness." --BuzzFeed"This BookTok recommendation is a magical story inspired by Ancient Arabia . . . If you like fantasy, you'll love this!" --CosmopolitanAbout the Author
Hafsah Faizal is an American Muslim and brand designer. She's 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 dreaming up her next design, 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. We Hunt the Flame is her first novel.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Series Title: Sands of Arawiya
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 480
Publisher: Square Fish
Theme: Epic
Format: Paperback
Author: Hafsah Faizal
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 2020
TCIN: 77328814
UPC: 9781250250797
Item Number (DPCI): 247-56-9889
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 14 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations
10/10 Reccomend
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kat - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
The book is so gorgeous and I really love the story! Definitely recommend checking out. Target’s delivery system was also really great—the book came in pristine condition which I appreciate!
Lush fantasy with amazing characters and world-building
5 out of 5 stars
lurkykitty - 4 years ago
I really loved We Hunt the Flame. It is a well-written fantasy inspired by Middle Eastern culture. The world building is skillful, the magic system fascinating, and the characters complex. The land of Arawiya once vibrant and flourishing, has lost its good magic, has become cursed and suffers under a cruel Sultan. Zafira is the legendary Demenhune Hunter who masquerades as a man to brave a dark, treacherous forest called the Arz so that she can feed her people. The Arz is invading Arawiya, threatening to destroy it. Zafira is offered the chance to venture to a mysterious island in a quest for an artifact that will restore good magic to her land and defeat the Arz. Nasir, the Sultan’s son, an assassin who does his bidding, is tasked with using Zafira to find the artifact and then kill her. They are joined on the island by other characters, with their own, at first, mysterious agendas. I liked all the characters and watching how their relationships grew and changed. I loved Altair and Kifah. There were some quite unexpected twists. Lush descriptions of the setting, people, clothes and food abound. The romance was slowly developed and did not dominate the story. I am grateful to have read this right as the sequel is published so I don't have to wait. Highly recommended.
A beautiful start to an Arabian-inspired fantasy duology
4 out of 5 stars
j100 - 4 years ago
- 4.5 Stars - "We hunt the flame, the light in the darkness, the good this world deserves." Zafira is the Hunter, a girl who disguises herself as a man. She travels regularly to the mysterious and dangerous forest of Arz in order to hunt for her village. When she gets the chance to get rid of the Arz forever by retrieving a magical artifact, she decides to go to Sharr, a mysterious and deadly island. Meanwhile, Nasir, the prince of Arawiya, is also sent to Sharr, but he is sent by his father with orders to kill the Hunter and steal the artifact. "A life without purpose may be no life, but a life without love is nothing but an existence." We Hunt the Flame features a fantastical Arabian inspired world with a veeeeeeeeery slow-burn romance. Things I loved: - As others have mentioned, Hafsah Faizal's writing is BEAUTIFUL. It's lyrical and absolutely entrancing. - I loved all the characters! (even though some of them frustrated me a little bit because of their stubbornness) - World-building was great in my opinion, though I was a little confused with all the information thrown at me in the first section of the book. Things I disliked: - There were some parts of the book that I felt were a little less engaging (though most of the book was pretty fast-paced and interesting). - As I mentioned before, I felt that the world could have been introduced a little better in the beginning as it was a little difficult to understand at first. I definitely recommend this book to those who love fantasy and/or books with flowery writing. I really enjoyed this, and am so excited for the release of the sequel! (originally posted on Goodreads @june_reads)
A Breath of Fresh Air
5 out of 5 stars
gatogateau - 5 years ago
This book is a stunning reminder of what ownvoices authors can do. It was such a refreshing take and the world she has built is so lavishly and lovingly described. Not only does Hafsah take tropes commonly found in YA fantasy, but she molds them into her own and makes them *better*. Tropes are always described as "stale" and "overdone" as soon as BIPOC authors get a hand on them, but if you can push aside your preferences for mediocre white authors, you would be able so see what a gem this book is and how it furthers the conversation on what marginalized groups bring to literature, even we aren't writing Issue books.
I'm looking forward to re-reading We Hunt the Flame in preparation for it's sequel We Free the Stars!
Middle eastern inspired fantasy !
4 out of 5 stars
Amani - 5 years ago
I adored this book and loved reading the Arabic! I also think Zafira and Nasir are destined to be together but I don’t know if we will get a wedding in the sequel! I’m so excited to see how the sequel wraps things up and a little terrified.
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Tales of an Avid Reader - 5 years ago
I was super fortunate to receive an advanced reader copy of We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal from Fierce Reads at C2E2! HUGE thank you to Fierce Reads for this amazing arc! First I have to mention the absolutely gorgeous arc cover of We Hunt the Flame. I love the official release cover, but look at how stunning the arc edition is! I love it so much! Much like the cover, We Hunt the Flame is a gorgeous masterpiece! We Hunt the Flame is an incredible debut from Hafsah Faizal. I loved everything about this story and I can’t wait to read more from her. We Hunt the Flame is an epic fantasy adventure full of political intrigue, mystery, a slow-burn romance, and feminism. It is set in a beautifully created world and narrated by two main characters, Zafira “The Huntress” and Nasir “The Prince of Death.” Both leads are written so well — they each have a history and backstory that shows the reader how they have become the Huntress and the Prince of Death. Faizal was able to do this without information dumping! Zafira and Nasir both experience huge growth and development throughout their journey. They both must confront their emotions, past traumas, and inner demons. The journey changes both for the better which brings them closer. I liked that the change wasn’t immediate or easy. Zafira and Nasir truly had to go on a journey – both physically and emotionally. Side note – the cast of side characters was also so good! Each character was very well done and added to the story. The story takes place in the world of Arawiya. There is a ton of history and culture in this world, but as I said earlier, it felt natural and not like information dumping. Arawiya is a nation made up of five caliphates (or states). Magic has disappeared from Arawiya and left a curse throughout the land, including the forest of darkness known as the Arz and the island of Sharr. Although it is a place, Sharr was a character on its own. It was all encompassing and had its own personality and desires. I haven’t read a lot of books where the setting/world is an actual character. It really elevated the story and showed how talented Faizal’s writing is. I can’t get over the writing of We Hunt the Flame. Hafsah Faizal is able to create lyrical, poetic, and enchanting words that flow perfectly together to craft a wholly original story. Faizal’s beautiful writing is incredibly lush and descriptive. This world and setting is super detailed and intricate, but still completely captivating. The intense detail didn’t seem overwhelming and actually added to the beautiful setting. I truly saw the world that Faizal created. I was on the journey with Zafira and Nasir. My ONLY complaint/suggestion is that a glossary would be nice. I did need to pause to look up some of the Arabic words in order to better understand some scenes. I can’t say enough good things about We Hunt the Flame. I feel like a lot of YA fantasy blends together lately, but not Hafsah Faizal’s masterpiece. We Hunt the Flame starts off a bit slower, but kept me pulled in the entire time. The ending is full of reveals, twists, and cliffhangers. I cannot wait for the rest of the series! Check out my full review on my blog - Tales of an Avid Reader
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kristen - 5 years ago
Im shocked this book doesn't have five stars. This book is brilliant. You will fall in love with all the characters and get attached. Highly reccomend.
One of the best enemies to lovers arcs in Fantasy!
5 out of 5 stars
theprofreads - 5 years ago
"Strength must be seized." I needed this message this week.
If was being truly critical, I'd rate this a 4.5 only because out of 3 (arguably major) plot twists/reveals, I was able to predict 2 of them quite early - but I'm not being critical, because this didn't detract from my enjoyment of the writing.
The ending is also a bit cliffhanger-y and I wanted some more resolution but obviously, this didn't affect me because this story actually made me slow down and repeat my listening of the audiobook and re-read lines in the version on my e-reader to highlight certain quotes and savor the narrative experience. I stretched out reading this over 3 days when I certainly could have finished it in 2.
Upon finishing it, I pre-ordered the second book, forthcoming in January, We Free the Stars . I bought it NOW and it comes out in JANUARY 2021. I rarely ever do this. Most of what I read I first borrow from the library, and then decide to purchase if I truly love it.
Plus the romance here is done SO well - I love these characters. They're believable and so is their love - even if they won't admit it yet in words to each other! This to me, is a love story between two introverts and I adore that.
There are a lot of familiar elements I love in this story, but that’s precisely why I enjoyed it. Although in my mind there are winks and nods to other YA/fantasy/romance tales, this one is written solidly, it feels delightful to see it unfold.
Faizal does a MASTERFUL enemies-to-lovers slowburn. This story is so lush and mysterious, the characters and the setting and the magic, all of it.