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.
<p>THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE SUNDAY TIMES</p><p>BESTSELLING FANTASY TRILOGY</p><p>Praise for THE ENDING FIRE trilogy</p><p>'Epic in scope, its worldbuilding as intricate as filigree. THE FINAL STRIFE sings of rebellion, love,</p><p>and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny, following three women whose journeys will keep you</p><p>gripped to the last' Samantha Shannon, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF</p><p>THE ORANGE TREE</p><p>‘Epic, gripping, and searing’ Sue Lynn Tan, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF</p><p>THE MOON GODDESS</p><p>‘A game-changing new voice in epic fantasy’ Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONE</p><p>FOR REBELLION TO IGNITE, SOMETHING MUST BURN.</p><p>The Wardens’ Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against</p><p>the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for</p><p>Anoor.</p><p>Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond’s role</p><p>as major general sees him training their soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be</p><p>the hardest battlefield.</p><p>The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor’s</p><p>doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam set off on their last voyage – and</p><p>few expect to return.</p>
