Just finished Throne of Glass? Next up read We Hunt the Flame…
If you just finished cheering for Celaena as she fought her way through the glass castle and deadly competitions, you're ready for We Hunt the Flame. Hafsah Faizal delivers that same fierce heroine energy with Zafira, a legendary huntress who disguises herself as a man to venture into forbidden lands and save her dying kingdom.
"I know you said they’re for upper young adult readers but I loved We Hunt The Flame and I’m an actual adult😂 Anyway, do you ever see yourself trying to branch off into other genres of fiction?"— dorkofthepolisci , Reddit
Like Sarah J. Maas's intricate world-building, this Arabian-inspired fantasy weaves together political intrigue, ancient magic, and forbidden romance in ways that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Zafira must navigate treacherous alliances and face impossible choices, echoing Celaena's journey from prisoner to powerhouse, but with fresh cultural depth that adds new layers to familiar fantasy tropes.
What makes this the perfect follow-up isn't just the strong female protagonist who refuses to be caged by society's expectations—it's the way Faizal explores identity and resilience through a diverse lens often missing from mainstream fantasy. Zafira's quest to retrieve a lost artifact from a cursed realm mirrors the high-stakes adventure you loved in Maas's work, but with representation that feels both authentic and empowering.
"Hafsah Faizal's voice is not one that simply speaks, but sings across the page. WE HUNT THE FLAME is a spellbinding tale filled with deception, political intrigue, and atmosphere that lives and breathes—I am obsessed with this story."— Kerri , Goodreads
A Fresh Take on Familiar Magic
The slow-burning romance between Zafira and her brooding companions delivers that enemies-to-lovers tension readers crave, while the found-family dynamics build organically throughout their dangerous mission. Faizal's atmospheric prose brings Middle Eastern folklore to life with the same addictive magic that made Throne of Glass so compelling, offering a bridge to broader horizons in fantasy literature without losing the empowerment themes that make these stories so satisfying.
