Nafiza Azad
2 SeriesNafiza Azad, originally from Fiji and now residing in Canada, is an author known for her debut YA fantasy novel, "The Candle and the Flame," published in 2019.
In Nafiza Azad's "The Candle and the Flame," the city of Noor on the Silk Road is a melting pot of languages and faiths, now ruled by a new maharajah. Previously devastated by a chaotic tribe of Shayateen djinn that killed all but three residents, Noor, one of the survivors, feels safe under the protection of the Ifrit, djinn of order, led by their commander, Zulfikar. The traumatic event has left lasting scars on the city and transformed Noor, who now struggles with newfound emotions.
