Books by Saara El-Arifi
“The Final Strife was one of the strongest debuts I ever read, unfolding in the Wardens’ Empire, where people are divided based on the colour of their blood. The ruling class, the tyrannical Embers, have red blood; below them in the hierarchy are Dusters, with blue blood; and the lowest group are the brutally oppressed Ghostings, with clear blood. According to the law, only Embers can use the magic of bloodwerk. Sylah, an Ember raised as a Duster, was destined to be the Chosen One who upended the system, but something went terribly wrong.” Read more...
Samantha Shannon, Novelist
Interviews where books by Saara El-Arifi were recommended
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The Jasmine Throne (Burning Kingdoms trilogy Book 1)
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Sabriel (Old Kingdom series Book 1)
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Queen of Coin and Whispers
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The Final Strife (Ending Fire series Book 1)
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The Circle (Engelsfors trilogy Book 1)
by Mats Strandberg & Sara Elfgren
The Best Fantasy Book Series, recommended by Samantha Shannon
The Best Fantasy Book Series, recommended by Samantha Shannon
A fantasy series allows us to explore the complexities of characters, the far corners of their worlds, and the consequences of their actions – for best-selling author Samantha Shannon, this is “a privilege, and such a joy.” Here she recommends five rich, sustained fantasy worlds, featuring old gods, spymasters, witches, plagues, and the land of the dead – and above all, characters who keep surprising us.
