We Free the Stars

As one of my most anticipated books of 2021, this book definitely didn't disappoint. What a fulfilling ending to a series. Hafsah Faizal created a world that felt dark and scary, yet so full of hope.

The most successful aspect of this story for me was the zumra. This found family narrative made my heart feel warm and fuzzy. Even when they made mistakes, they were all there for each other. I love all four of them so much.

The setting of this story is so picturesque and beautiful. Every description was so vivid and colorful. The darkness inside of each character just made everyone feel so real and relatable.

A lot of this story is internal within each character, so there were definitely slower parts of the book. However, I really appreciated the care that went into showing every facet of each character.

I highly recommend this duology to anyone that loves fantasy. Hafsah Faizal is an inspiration that can teach us much about ourselves and the way we interact with the world.