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A review by alexisreads1
The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Every one of you needs to go read this book now
The magic system…loved it
The characters…love them
Romance…love it
Politics…damn
Betrayal…ouch
Ok first off the world building in this book is one of my favorites ever. It was so interesting and I loved the magic system.
I don’t know why this books is not more popular. Like I’ve never even seen it on TikTok. It’s so good.
I love the main character Fatima Ghazala, and she is Muslim. Something I really enjoyed about this book is that get actually see her practicing her faith which I loved because I don’t feel like that is really common in books especially fantasy. Like we see her getting up for prayers and celebrating Deepavali. I just loved seeing it all in a fantasy book.
They’re all bad bitches. Amazing relationships between all the women. Every one of them are amazing. Also found family. I love the dynamic of these characters. The Alif sisters are iconic.
You know Padme’s handmaidens in star wars that are secret body guards? Did you love that? Well…maybe you should read this book.
I love Zulfikar. I’m convinced that man has anxiety. You can’t convince me otherwise. And he’s a simp. Even before he realizes he’s a simp.
Nafiza Azad did an amazing job with this book
<b>TWs: Death, Murder, Violence, Grief, sexual harassment </b>
I’m definitely going to add to this review later but I needed to go ahead and say something about how amazing this book is.
The magic system…loved it
The characters…love them
Romance…love it
Politics…damn
Betrayal…ouch
Ok first off the world building in this book is one of my favorites ever. It was so interesting and I loved the magic system.
I don’t know why this books is not more popular. Like I’ve never even seen it on TikTok. It’s so good.
I love the main character Fatima Ghazala, and she is Muslim. Something I really enjoyed about this book is that get actually see her practicing her faith which I loved because I don’t feel like that is really common in books especially fantasy. Like we see her getting up for prayers and celebrating Deepavali. I just loved seeing it all in a fantasy book.
They’re all bad bitches. Amazing relationships between all the women. Every one of them are amazing. Also found family. I love the dynamic of these characters. The Alif sisters are iconic.
You know Padme’s handmaidens in star wars that are secret body guards? Did you love that? Well…maybe you should read this book.
I love Zulfikar. I’m convinced that man has anxiety. You can’t convince me otherwise. And he’s a simp. Even before he realizes he’s a simp.
Nafiza Azad did an amazing job with this book
<b>TWs: Death, Murder, Violence, Grief, sexual harassment </b>
I’m definitely going to add to this review later but I needed to go ahead and say something about how amazing this book is.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Death, Murder, Violence, and Grief