The Candle and the Flame

In Nafiza Azad's debut YA fantasy, "The Scars of Noor," Fatima navigates life in a vibrant city along the Silk Road, a melting pot of faiths and languages. After surviving a massacre by the chaotic Shayateen djinn, she finds herself caught in the tension between clans as new political and magical intrigues unfold. With the death of a powerful Ifrit, Fatima’s life is irrevocably changed, leading her into complex relationships with her city's rulers and the enigmatic djinn warrior, Zulfikar. This immersive story explores themes of magic, identity, and the pursuit of harmony in a richly diverse world.