I just wish some of the terms had been introduced more gradually. The guide I mentioned above was something I didn’t find until I was halfway through the novel, and by that point I’d mostly figured them out for myself, so it wasn’t super useful for me. The first few pages alone threw me off because of all the words thrown in. For me, part of the reason I struggled to get into the novel was because there were a lot of new terms introduced very quickly.

Starting a new fantasy series always comes with its own set of challenges, as you have to get adjusted to a new world, new characters, and new terminology. It was a little difficult to get into, but I ended up enjoying it!Īs I stated, the book was difficult for me to get into. This book was the July selection for the book club, so I picked it up immediately. I decided to read this book when I attended the Barnes and Noble YA Book Club for Again, but Better earlier in June. Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, We Hunt the Flame is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands.

But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds-and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.

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 king on a similar mission: retrieve the artifact and kill the Hunter. War is brewing, and the Arz sweeps closer with each passing day, engulfing the land in shadow. 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.īoth are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya-but neither wants to be. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the king. Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Warning: There will be spoilers in this review! I didn’t find this until I was halfway through the book, and I wish I’d had it from the beginning, so I highly recommend keeping this handy if you’re planning to read We Hunt the Flame!

A quick note: Before I jump into the review, I want to provide a link for the glossary and punctuation guide that Goodreads provides.

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