'Faizal continues the lush world building that marked the first of this duology, expanding upon the Persian-inspired setting and guiding readers through all of Arawiya, introducing new cultural aspects and making the stakes clear especially deft here is the portrayal of trauma on a mass scale.Those who were left breathless by the previous installment will heave a sigh of relief.' - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

'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 Reviews Moments of humor and edge-of-your-seat action easily balance the book's dark, tragic depths, creating a memorable story at the height of the fantasy genre.' - Booklist, starred review Faizal's craft continues to evolve as she demonstrates a facility with language and literary technique, drawing readers into a fantasy world and into the lives of characters that feel impressively real. 'Each achingly raw character arc is fully realized, delivering a satisfying close to the zumra's story. Lush and striking, hopeful and devastating, We Free the Stars is the masterful conclusion to the Sands of Arawiya duology by New York Times-bestselling author Hafsah Faizal. But time is running out, and if order is to be restored, drastic sacrifices will have to be made.

In spite of everything, Zafira and Nasir find themselves falling into a love they can't stand to lose. Zafira battles a very different darkness festering in her through her bond with the Jawarat-it hums with voices, pushing her to the brink of sanity and to the edge of a chaos she dares not unleash. He must learn to hone his power, to wield it against not only the Lion but his father as well, trapped under the Lion's control. As the zumra plots to overthrow Arawiya's darkest threat, Nasir fights to command the magic in his blood. But they are low on resources and allies alike, and the kingdom teems with fear of the Lion of the Night's return. Altair may be captive, but Zafira, Nasir, and Kifah are bound for Sultan's Keep, determined to finish the plan Altair set in motion: restoring the hearts of the Sisters of Old to the minarets of each caliphate, finally bringing magic to all of Arawiya. A New York Times bestseller! The second book in the Sands of Arawiya duology by the masterful Hafsah Faizal-the follow-up to the smash New York Times bestselling novel We Hunt the Flame.

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