The Final Strife A Novel
The Final Strife A Novel by Saara El-Arifi, published by National Geographic Books on June 21, 2022, is a compelling entry in the fantasy genre, spanning 608 pages. This book introduces readers to a visionary fantasy trilogy rooted in African and Arabian mythology, where three women unite against a tyrannical empire that enforces a brutal caste system based on blood color. The narrative follows Sylah, Anoor, and Hassa as they navigate their intertwined destinies amidst a backdrop of rebellion and oppression.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as resistance and identity as the protagonists confront their personal struggles and societal constraints. Sylah’s quest for vengeance, Anoor’s battle against familial expectations, and Hassa’s experience of invisibility all contribute to a narrative that examines the complexities of power and rebellion. As the empire orchestrates trials to determine its new leaders, the stakes rise, setting the stage for conflict and transformation. This edition presents a unique blend of epic fantasy and coming-of-age elements, inviting readers to engage with a story that promises to challenge the status quo.
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In the first book of a visionary fantasy trilogy with its roots in the mythology of Africa and Arabia that “sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny” (Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree), three women band together against a cruel empire that divides people by blood.
“The Final Strife is the real deal: epic fantasy turned on its head in the most compelling way imaginable.”—Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead and This Poison Heart
ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—Book Riot
Red is the blood of the elite, of magic, of control.
Blue is the blood of the poor, of workers, of the resistance.
Clear is the blood of the slaves, of the crushed, of the invisible.
Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance, being told she would spark a revolution that would free the empire from the red-blooded ruling classes’ tyranny. That spark was extinguished the day she watched her family murdered before her eyes.
Anoor has been told she’s nothing, no one, a disappointment, by the only person who matters: her mother, the most powerful ruler in the empire. But when Sylah and Anoor meet, a fire burns between them that could consume the kingdom—and their hearts.
Hassa moves through the world unseen by upper classes, so she knows what it means to be invisible. But invisibility has its uses: It can hide the most dangerous of secrets, secrets that can reignite a revolution. And when she joins forces with Sylah and Anoor, together these grains of sand will become a storm.
As the empire begins a set of trials of combat and skill designed to find its new leaders, the stage is set for blood to flow, power to shift, and cities to burn.
Book One of The Ending Fire Trilogy
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