We Hunt the Flame

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

"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.

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.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Hunt Begins

* Hafsa, a skilled archer, enters a dangerous forest to capture a mythical creature, the fire djinn.
* She encounters bandits but fights them off, demonstrating her courage and archery prowess.

Chapter 2: The Fire Djinn

* Hafsa finds the fire djinn, who reveals itself as Nasir. Nasir possesses ancient knowledge and an enigmatic aura.
* Together, they navigate the treacherous forest, facing supernatural threats and revealing their shared desire for justice.

Chapter 3: The Shadow of the Caliphate

* Nasir and Hafsa discover a conspiracy within the Caliphate, threatening to destroy both of their worlds.
* They witness the brutal execution of Nasir's brother, fueling their determination to fight against the corrupt regime.

Chapter 4: The City of Brass

* Nasir and Hafsa infiltrate the City of Brass, the Caliph's stronghold.
* They encounter Ali, a rebel leader who joins their mission to rescue the enslaved and confront the Caliph.

Chapter 5: The Battle for the Throne

* Nasir, Hafsa, and Ali lead an army of rebels against the Caliph's forces.
* A fierce battle ensues, with Hafsa using her archery skills to take down enemy soldiers.
* Nasir unveils the fire djinn's true powers, summoning flames to crush the Caliph's army.

Chapter 6: The Coronation

* The rebels are victorious, and Nasir is crowned as the rightful Caliph.
* Hafsa and Nasir become allies and partners, united in their quest for justice and peace.

Chapter 7: The Legacy of the Fire Djinn

* Nasir and Hafsa use the fire djinn's knowledge to restore harmony to their world.
* They build bridges between the human and djinn realms, fostering coexistence and understanding.

Chapter 8: The Everlasting Flame

* Years later, Nasir and Hafsa have founded a new dynasty that reigns with wisdom and compassion.
* The fire djinn's legacy continues, representing the indomitable spirit and the eternal flame of hope that burns within all who dare to hunt the flame.