My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Summary from GoodReads
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 king. 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 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 king 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.
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Oh my dear where can I begin? Should I begin with the gorgeous worldbuilding, which also makes a great turn to stellar representation, or should I begin with the characters whom I rooted from beginning to the end of the book?
Zafira, Nasir, Altair and the rest of the characters (whom I won't mention so you can be surprised) band together in a quest that can save their countries but also it can destroy the world as they know it. Filled with creatures inspired by magic and mythology, deities and quests that test their own fears, all characters face the on-going danger.
Not to mention that the romance was done perfectly! Enemies to lovers with great moral obstacles to surpass is a must for me! I loved Nasir and Zafira and Altair was a great surprise. I cried and begged but towards the ending, I couldn't stand everything that happened, the secrets revealed and the fear that still makes me think that the next book will destroy my feels.
Hafsah's writing is gorgeous, lush and made me beg for more. I can't wait for the next book!
About the author:
Hafsah Faizal is an American Muslim and brand designer. She’s the founder of IceyDesigns, where she creates websites for authors and beauteous goodies for everyone else. When she’s not writing, she can be found dreaming up her next design, deciding between Assassin’s Creed and Skyrim, or traversing the world. Born in Florida and raised in California, she now resides in Texas with her family and a library of books waiting to be devoured. WE HUNT THE FLAME is her first novel.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Summary from GoodReads
Irene Evans has only known sin. As the daughter of a pastor, she shouldn't be able to see the souls of the dead. Her father sees her as possessed, and calls in an expert on exorcism. When she sees a chance to escape, she flees to a nearby circus where her life is turned upside down.
Booker Ward is known by many names. Assassin. Freak. The Tattooed Man. He'd given up on life itself until she walked into his life. Now, he's realizing there may be a future for him yet, if only he can figure out a way to convince her to love a monster.
Now he must convince her that her life is her own. If she wishes to become a circus act, then she can and he will help her.
The second lesson, that love is freedom and it can overcome all things.
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Following the introductory novella, the amazing setting of this magical circus becomes enriched with the story of Irene and Booker. Darkness and light, love and hatred all fall together as romance sizzles and the power to stand up for yourself makes an appearance. I will say it again; Emma Hamm is a stellar author and she never fails to make me feel her characters and the world-building. Not to mention that in this story the tattoos come to life!
About the author:
I am from a very small rural town in Maine. I grew up amid blueberry fields, a farm full of animals, and surrounded by family. It was one of the best ways for a child to grow up. Horses blew puffs of sweet smelling breath in my hair, goats teased me until I giggled, and someone who loved me was always there to pick me up when I fell. I am truly blessed to have grown up in such a fashion.
The love of creative story telling started when I was very young. I used to “act out” the way a story should have gone and argued with my mother constantly about the endings of movies. I wrote a little bit, and eventually found myself in the online writing community. My love of characters blossomed and grew thanks to the ever vigilante parents who convinced me that imagination was one of the greatest gifts of the human mind. I wrote, I created, I read as many books as I could next to the fireplace.
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