The Sands of Arawiya series by Hafsah Faizal is 2 books of ya fantasy that runs on dark and atmospheric. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,008 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Hafsah Faizal intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A atmospheric, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around enemies to lovers, quest, forbidden love. 480 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, dark Young Adult ya fantasy built around war, sacrifice, romance. 528 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
We Hunt the Flame is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for We Hunt the Flame →Read the Sands of Arawiya series in publication order: 1. We Hunt the Flame, 2. We Free the Stars. This is the intended reading order by Hafsah Faizal.
The Sands of Arawiya series has 2 books totaling 1,008 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Sands of Arawiya series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Sands of Arawiya series is a ya fantasy series by Hafsah Faizal with dark, atmospheric, romantic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with We Hunt the Flame — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for We Hunt the Flame breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.