We Set the Dark on Fire
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 14, 2020. This 400-page book is written in English and presents a daring and romantic fantasy narrative centered around Dani, a society wife-in-training at the Medio School for Girls. As she navigates her privileged upbringing, Dani faces a great awakening when she is recruited by rebel spies and finds herself entangled in a forbidden romance with her biggest rival.
Readers will discover a story that explores themes of family, love, and the struggle for equality within a polarized society. Dani, the school’s top student, must confront her hidden past and the difficult choices that arise after graduation, particularly when she is asked to spy for a resistance group fighting for justice in Medio. This narrative intertwines elements of fantasy and social topics, making it relevant for young adult fiction enthusiasts interested in diverse and multicultural perspectives.
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“We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers.” –NPR
“Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality.” –Buzzfeed
Five starred reviews!!
In this daring and romantic fantasy debut perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Latinx authors Zoraida Córdova and Anna-Marie McLemore, society wife-in-training Dani has a great awakening after being recruited by rebel spies and falling for her biggest rival.
At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children. Both paths promise a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class.
Daniela Vargas is the school’s top student, but her pedigree is a lie. She must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society.
And school couldn’t prepare her for the difficult choices she must make after graduation, especially when she is asked to spy for a resistance group desperately fighting to bring equality to Medio.
Will Dani cling to the privilege her parents fought to win for her, or will she give up everything she’s strived for in pursuit of a free Medio–and a chance at a forbidden love
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