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The Final Strife

By Saara El-Arifi
Series: The Ending Fire
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In The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi, the story unfolds in a world divided by blood, colour, and class. It follows the journey of a determined protagonist determined to overturn a corrupt system and reclaim a stolen legacy. With a backdrop of political intrigue and magical elements, the narrative explores themes of power, rebellion, and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you love epic fantasy tales with rich world-building, complex characters, and themes of power and resistance. The author weaves an intriguing narrative that combines elements of political intrigue, diverse cultures, and thrilling adventure. If you appreciate stories with a blend of action and carefully crafted social systems, this book may captivate you.

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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 instant Sunday Times bestseller and the first book in a new epic fantasy trilogy

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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?

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    Murder. Secrets. Sacrifice. Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens’ Empire. When she is accused of a murder she didn’t commit, she must solve the mystery to save her reign. Her beloved, Sylah, braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But should she sacrifice her old life to raise...
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  • The Final Strife
    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...
    By Saara El-Arifi
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    $2300
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  • The Ending Fire
    The Ending Fire is 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,...
    By Saara El-Arifi
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The Final Strife has been praised for its emotional depth, with a love triangle and an enemies-to-lovers storyline that captivates readers, according to the Huffington Post UK. Tasha Suri highlights the book as a triumph with a cast of endearing misfit characters, raw emotion, and no typical "Chosen Ones". Sue Lynn Tan describes it as an epic, gripping tale set in a divided world, featuring a gritty heroine. Andrea Stewart praises its fierce narrative and immersive setting, while Christina Sweeney-Baird commends its robust world-building and engaging characters. Kalynn Bayron hails it as a bold twist on epic fantasy, with vivid world-building and memorable characters. Taran Matharu simply calls it a "rip-roaring read".

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008450441

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

Collections

Dystopian Fiction Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fantasy Horror & Supernatural Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Saara El-Arifi Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: The Ending Fire

About the Author

With a DNA profile that lights up like a satellite photograph of earth, Saara El-Arifi's heritage is intrinsically linked to the themes she explores in her writing.

She was raised in the Middle East until her formative years, when her family swapped the Abu Dhabi desert for the English Peak District hills. This change of climate had a significant impact on her growth—not physically, she’s nearly 6ft—and she learned what it was to be Black in a white world.

El-Arifi knew she was a storyteller from the moment she told her first lie. Though her stories have developed beyond the ramblings of a child, she still appreciates the thrill of a well-told tale.

THE FINAL STRIFE is Saara El-Arifi's debut novel, the first part of a trilogy inspired by Ghanaian folklore and Arabian myths.

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