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A review by talknerdybookblog
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Representation: Ancient Arabian-inspired fantasy, POC characters
The story We Hunt the Flame reminds me of a cold, dark forest: simplistic in its beauty, and much more than it seems. Simplistic beauty in a story for me is derived from a novel that is focused on character development and introspection.
This book possesses a broad thematic foundation, which requires the introspection of each main character (the heroine, Zafira and the hero, Nasir) for the reader to completely feel the impact of the novel. The main point of We Hunt the Flame is, therefore, to confront the self-identity of each main character (hunter versus huntress; survivor versus Prince of Death), and how themes of morality, love, truth and honour play a role in how they self-identify.
Therefore, this book might not cater to the reader who doesn’t enjoy a slower starting plot and the self-reflection that is rampant in this novel.
Read the rest of my review on my blog:
Talk Nerdy Book Blog | We Hunt the Flame Review
Mature Themes:
• The Hero is dealing with the emotional and psychological torture of having his past love interest punished for loving (and being kind) to him by his father
• The Heroine's best friend is in love with her, and she's considering taking it further
• The Heroine is haunted by the death of her father
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Death
• Violence
• Abuse
• Emotional torture
Ending:HFN
The story We Hunt the Flame reminds me of a cold, dark forest: simplistic in its beauty, and much more than it seems. Simplistic beauty in a story for me is derived from a novel that is focused on character development and introspection.
This book possesses a broad thematic foundation, which requires the introspection of each main character (the heroine, Zafira and the hero, Nasir) for the reader to completely feel the impact of the novel. The main point of We Hunt the Flame is, therefore, to confront the self-identity of each main character (hunter versus huntress; survivor versus Prince of Death), and how themes of morality, love, truth and honour play a role in how they self-identify.
Therefore, this book might not cater to the reader who doesn’t enjoy a slower starting plot and the self-reflection that is rampant in this novel.
Read the rest of my review on my blog:
Talk Nerdy Book Blog | We Hunt the Flame Review
Mature Themes:
• The Hero is dealing with the emotional and psychological torture of having his past love interest punished for loving (and being kind) to him by his father
• The Heroine's best friend is in love with her, and she's considering taking it further
• The Heroine is haunted by the death of her father
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Death
• Violence
• Abuse
• Emotional torture
Ending: