Saara El-Arifi

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Epic in scope, its worldbuilding as intricate as filigree,THE FINAL STRIFE sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny' Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE The empire is ruled by blood: red-blooded Embers, blue-blooded Dusters and clear-blooded Ghostings. All will be shed in the coming battle for power. The Aktibar – a set of trials held every ten years to find the next Ember rulers of the Empire – is about to begin. All Embers can join but it requires great skill to win. Sylah was destined to become Warden of Strength, forged as a weapon to change the Empire from within. Those dreams of a better future turned to dust when her family were brutally murdered. But Sylah wasn’t made to sparkle, she was born to burn. And as the trials draw near it’s time for her to decide…will she rule the Empire or destroy it?

Soturiksi syntyneelle Yeeranille rakkaus on toissijaista. Niinpä hän on jättänyt keijukuningattarensa palatakseen kotimaahansa. Siellä häntä odottavat synkät uutiset: heimopäällikkö Salawa, Yeeranin entinen rakastettu, uhkaa keijuja verisellä sodalla.Keijujen valtakuntaan jäänyt pikkusisko Lettle on päättänyt murtaa keijujen kirouksen. Mutta kohtalottaret, jotka kerran puhuivat hänelle, ovat nyt vaienneet.Kykenevätkö Lettle ja Yeeran yhdistämään keijut ja haltiat ennen kuin pelätyt taistelut syttyvät?

Two sisters are transported to the realm of the fae, where they discover love, danger, and magic, in the final book of the Faebound trilogy.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Two elven sisters become imprisoned in the intoxicating world of the fae, where danger and love lie in wait. Faebound is the first book in an enchanting new trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Final Strife. "A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion."--Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree AN ELLE AND BOOK RIOT BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Yeeran was born on the battlefield, has lived on the battlefield, and one day, she knows, she'll die on the battlefield. As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven Lands, both sisters are forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the impossible: the fae court. The fae haven't been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world, torn among their loyalties to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts. Book One of the Faebound Trilogy Don't miss any of Saara El-Arifi's magical Faebound Trilogy: FAEBOUND - CURSEBOUND

Murder. Secrets. Sacrifice.

The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series continues...Murder. Secrets. Sacrifice. Three women seek the truth of the empire's past in the sequel to The Final Strife, the continuation of a visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by Africa and Arabia. The truth they find has the power to ignite a war.Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil. She must solve the mystery and clear her name without the support of her beloved, Sylah.Sylah braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But in finding answers, she must make a decision, does she sacrifice her old life in order to raise up her sword once more?Hassa's web of secrets grows ever thicker as she finds herself on a trail of crimes in the city. Her searching uncovers the extent of the atrocities of the empire's past and present. Now, she must guard both her heart and her land.The three women find their answers, but they're not the answers they wanted. The drumbeat of change thrums throughout the world.And it sings a song of war.

THE SPELLBINDING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FAEBOUND ‘Engrossing […] You’ll definitely want more.’ Good Housekeeping RETURN TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE… Betrayed by destiny. Cursed by love. Bound by hope. Yeeran and Lettle are no longer prisoners to the fae court, but now they’re bound by the shackles of their hearts … Yeeran was born for war but is unprepared for love. She has left her new lover, the Queen of the fae, to return to her homeland, only to find that her former lover now threatens war against the fae. Left behind, her sister Lettle is determined to break the curse that binds the fae to their realm. When a stranger appears in the city, Lettle is convinced he’s the key. But the Fates that once spoke to her have fallen silent. Can Lettle and Yeeran discover the secret behind the curse – and unite these two worlds before they destroy each other? Return to the intoxicating world of the fae in the seductive sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Faebound. PRAISE FOR THE FAEBOUND TRILOGY: ‘A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion’ SAMANTHA SHANNON ‘Faebound is going to be your new obsession’ Glamour ‘A layered romantasy’ Good Housekeeping ‘Exquisite fantasy’ HANNAH KANER ‘A stunning new spin on fae that will leave you gasping … an epic romance that’s brimming with heart’ KATE DYLAN, bestselling author of Mindwalker ‘The most imaginative take on a steamy faerie court I’ve read in forever’ LAURA STEVEN, award-winning author of The Society for Soulless Girls 'Immersive, inclusive, and impressive' THEA GUANZON, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars 'A stunning, gripping addition to the romantasy genre' LENA JEONG, author of And Break the Pretty Kings 'Faebound will ensnare you while sweeping you off your feet' CARI THOMAS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle 'Joyously imagined and passionately told' CATRIONA SILVEY, author of Meet Me In Another Life 'Ambitious, brutal, seductive' KAT DUNN, author of Bitterthorn 'Epic in scope, and imagination' EHIGBOR OKUSUN, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tainted Blood Duology 'Seductive, dangerous, and sexy as hell!' A. Y. CHAO, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal

THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING FANTASY TRILOGY ??Praise for THE ENDING FIRE trilogy?? 'Epic in scope, its worldbuilding as intricate as filigree. THE FINAL STRIFE sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny, following three women whose journeys will keep you gripped to the last' Samantha Shannon, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE ‘Epic, gripping, and searing’ Sue Lynn Tan, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS ‘A game-changing new voice in epic fantasy’ Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONE FOR REBELLION TO IGNITE, SOMETHING MUST BURN. The Wardens’ Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor. Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond’s role as major general sees him training their soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield. The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor’s doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam set off on their last voyage – and few expect to return. MORE PRAISE FOR THE TRILOGY SETTING THE WORLD ALIGHT: ‘By toggling between key points of view, El-Arifi grants readers a dramatic bird’s-eye view of both an unraveling world and the indomitable spirits of the women embroiled in its maelstrom. This is a knockout’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred) ‘Unmissable’ Andrea Stewart, author of THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER ‘Featuring a love triangle, an enemies to lovers arc, and plenty of intrigue, this read will have you running the full gamut of emotions’ HUFFINGTON POST ‘Full of rich, vivid world-building with political intrigue and characters you can’t help but root for. I loved it’ Christina Sweeney-Baird, author of THE END OF MEN ‘Epic fantasy turned on its head in the most compelling way imaginable. A heroine with bite, a supporting cast of flawed but deeply human characters, and world building that is raw, unforgiving and richly textured, THE FINAL STRIFE is the real deal. El-Arifi is a bold new voice in epic fantasy and I cannot wait to read more of her work’ Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of CINDERELLA IS DEAD ‘A rip-roaring read!’ Taran Matharu, author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling DRAGON RIDER

THE SPELLBINDING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FAEBOUND'Engrossing [...] You'll definitely want more.' Good Housekeeping