We Free the Stars

Zafir and Nasir are supposed to be enemies, but when they were brought together in We Hunt the Flame, they found that nothing is as simple as they thought. Now, both on a hunt for the same lost artifact, they find a far deeper evil than either has before experienced, and realize that their prize may be more dangerous than they can imagine. This is the second in Faizal's #OwnVoices Sands of Arawiya series, and should relieve readers who have been waiting since the first novel's cliffhanger ending -- Den of Geek Enter the cursed world of Arawiya, and meet the girl who defies that curse -- <i>Hypable </i>on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> Could be the next Game of Thrones -- <i>Bustle </i>on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> This Sands of Arawiya duology closer will not disappoint readers with its plot twists, banter, tormented romance, and multiple betrayals and reveals . . . Faizal's prose truly shines in creating effective action scenes and dialogue. . . A satisfying conclusion. * Kirkus * 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, <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author of the Crown's Game series on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> A sparkling debut, full of mystery and magic, vivid characters, and rich language -- Roshani Chokshi, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> Hafsah Faizal's writing is so lush and evocative . . . gripping right from the first page -- <i>Popsugar, </i>on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> Hafsah Faizal creates a dazzling and beautiful world that will make you not want to put this book down -- <i>Seventeen Magazine</i>, on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> 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 -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review, on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> Filled with rich worldbuilding with stakes that will keep you at the edge of your seat -- <i>Buzzfeed</i>, on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> With fierce characters, deathly challenges, and world-building both lyrical and spellbinding, We Hunt the Flame is unputdownable -- Marieke Nijkamp, #1 <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> 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. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review, on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i> 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 -- <i>Entertainment Weekly</i> on <i>We Hunt the Flame</i>