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The Candle and the Flame
by Nafiza Azad
Expected publication: May 14th 2019 by Scholastic
Fatima lives in the city of Noor, a thriving stop along the Silk Road. There the music of myriad languages fills the air, and people of all faiths weave their lives together. However, the city bears scars of its recent past, when the chaotic tribe of Shayateen djinn slaughtered its entire population — except for Fatima and two other humans. Now ruled by a new maharajah, Noor is protected from the Shayateen by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, and by their commander, Zulfikar.
But when one of the most potent of the Ifrit dies, Fatima is changed in ways she cannot fathom, ways that scare even those who love her. Oud in hand, Fatima is drawn into the intrigues of the maharajah and his sister, the affairs of Zulfikar and the djinn, and the dangers of a magical battlefield.
Nafiza Azad weaves an immersive tale of magic and the importance of names; fiercely independent women; and, perhaps most importantly, the work for harmony within a city of a thousand cultures and cadences.
I totally admit I fell so hard for this cover but when I read the synopsis and realize that this book was about strong women, I got CHILLS! I am loving that YA has more diverse locations in it’s upcoming novels. This books seems like one that will be so colorful in descriptions that I hope it has a strong world and character build. May is seriously just too far away!
Have you found any books that are coming out that give you the chills?
Michelle ox
Thank you for anticipating THE CANDLE AND THE FLAME. I hope you enjoy it when you read it.
The cover draws me in too. And after reading the synopsis, I want to read it as well! It sounds so good. I enjoy books about strong women too. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful cover! And ooh a Silk Road angle too.
Not one for me but it does have a pretty cover. 🙂
Wow, this is a beautiful cover! I love the sound of this book, thanks for sharing😁
Oooh nice! Cover is awesome! Hope you enjoy it once you get it!
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Thanks Jessica! I am looking forward to it.
Love the cover. And the premise sounds interesting. Love the multicultural aspects. Hope you enjoy it!
I adore the cover I can’t wait for it to be released.
LOVE this cover! This sounds really great. This will be added to my TBR list. Great pick!
Mary
The cover is just stunning, I plan to get this as a physical book so I can love it properly! lol
That is a gorgeous cover, and it sounds like a great read!
It really does!
That cover is gorgeous and this does sound good. I like the different cultural aspects we’re seeing in books lately. Great choice (and hug the kitties for me!)
Yes, I love reading about different cultures. I have another book I want too that is almost similar in culture as this.
I will hug those kitties for you! 🙂
That cover is amazing! And the blurb sounds pretty good too. I might have to add this to my wishlist as well.
I really can’t wait for it to come out. I’m planning to get it in physical books.