We Hunt the Flame

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 . . .

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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.

About the Author

Hafsah Faizal is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling, award-winning author of A Tempest of Tea, A Steeping of Blood and the Sands of Arawiya duology, and the founder of IceyDesigns, where she creates websites for authors and beauteous goodies for everyone else. A Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, when she’s not writing, she can be found designing, playing video games, or traversing the world. Born in Florida and raised in California, she now resides in North Carolina with her husband and a library of books waiting to be devoured.