Sands of Arawiya 1: We Hunt the Flame

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.