So first what I loved: the themes and apt handling of a hot topic via a fantasy world. As a queer survivor of sexual assault, I feel safe reading Carmen and Dani’s words to each other as they begin to fall in love. We Set the Dark on Fire is a dystopian novel that is more akin to The Handmaid's Tale rather than The Hunger Games. Well of course there’s some corruption with the government, which results in some spy action. 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. Novel set in a fictional Latina-style dystopian country where the elite males have two wives and girls are sent to a finishing school to prepare them for their wifely duties before they’re sold into marriage. SEQUEL. by Jordan Ifueko. Start by marking “We Set the Dark on Fire (We Set the Dark on Fire, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. WE SET THE DARK ON FIRE From the We Set the Dark on Fire series, Vol. Mostly anger. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. We Set the Dark on Fire; By: Tehlor Kay Mejia; Narrated by: Kyla Garcia; Series: We Set the Dark on Fire, Book 1 Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins In this nail-biting sequel to Tehlor Kay Mejia’s critically acclaimed fantasy novel We Set the Dark on Fire, La Voz operative Carmen is forced to choose between the girl she loves and the success of the rebellion she’s devoted her life to. Both paths promise a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class. The school is responsible for training young women to be wives and mothers to their country's elite men. What in the book makes it a fantasy as opposed to Science Fiction? “We Set the Dark on Fire simmers with political revolution and forbidden love between two powerful young women—I couldn’t put it down.” -- Audrey Coulthurst, author of Of Fire and Stars “Tehlor Kay Mejia has fashioned a gripping tale of romance and rebellion. We Set the Dark on Fire (We Set the Dark on Fire, #1) and We Unleash the Merciless Storm (We Set the Dark on Fire, #2) To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. When Sota, a member of La Voz-a group seeking to bring down the government that keeps people like Dani's family in the margins-saves Dani by providing her with legitimate documents to keep the government from discovering her true origins, Dani becomes entwined in the group's goals, using her role as Mateo's wife to pass on his plans to the rebellion. A school set up to prep girls for a life of ‘wife’- catch being, you’re not the only wife. I can’t wait to see what happens next! , This was an ‘okay’ read. Nothing about the blurb sounds interesting or new, but 4 starred reviews? The premise is awesome, but it promised more than it could deliver due to bland characters that lacked any sort of depth. It has fantastic world-building with with a well-constructed mythology, a very intriguing plot, and epigrams at the start of each chapter, which I love as a literary device! Unable to add item to List. This ends on a cliff hanger.... and I honestly can’t say I’m hankering to see what happens next. If you are ready to write a trilogy (or whatever), you still have to end the first book at a reasonable stopping point. We Unleash the Merciless Storm (We Set the Dark on Fire), Girls of Storm and Shadow (Girls of Paper and Fire, 2). We Set the Dark on Fire audiobook written by Tehlor Kay Mejia. !In this daring and romantic fantasy debut perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Latinx authors Zoraida Córdova and… Her debut young adult novel, We Set the Dark on Fire, received six starred reviews, as well as the Oregon Spirit Book Award for debut fiction, and the Neukom Institute Literary Arts Award runner up honor for debut speculative fiction. It’s not hyper-sexualized, or rushed. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. It has been featured on Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, and O by Oprah Magazine’s best books lists, and was a 2019 book of the year selection by Kirkus and School Library Journal. Katherine Tegen Books (February 26, 2019). If you liked We Set the Dark on Fire, try these: Raybearer. Daniela Vargas is the school’s top student, but her bright future depends upon no one discovering her darkest secret—that her pedigree is a lie. Please try your request again later. Get instant access to all your favorite books. - The Bonkers Battle of Wacky Challenges [Family Party Game for Kids & Adults], Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $12.28 Shipping to Poland. — Buzzfeed. I was SO excited to read it because of the pretty art, and got even more excited reading about the Hispanic influences on the novel. “We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. ✌️. This ends on a cliff hanger.... and I honestly can’t say I’m hankering to see what happens next. —NPR.org"Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality." The Gilded Ones. 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. NEED. When we first meet Dani, she is training to be a Primera at the Medio School for Girls. It seems almost expected, but very rarely do I ever read love stories that incorporate consent so naturally. We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia. Recommended By Andy A., Powells.com Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Giving someone the power to ruin you, betting your life on the belief that they wouldn't.”. THE ENDING DESTROYED ME. Everything from the world building to the slow development ot the romantic story arc worked perfectly for me. On the outer island, the Salt God kept the water teeming with fish, the waves calm, and the beaches safe. Published Feb 2021. Unfortunately I found the romance developed way too quickly and the rebellion to be handled in a flimsy manner (the main character’s role was mostly just conveniently overhearing important information at the right time lol). Cool idea as well. Her debut young adult novel, We Set the Dark on Fire, received six starred reviews, as well as the Oregon Spirit Book Award for debut fiction, and the Neukom Institute Literary Arts Award runner up honor for debut speculative fiction. We Set the Dark on Fire is available from Katherine Tegen Books. Girl joins rebels, has fake birth certificate. No monthly commitment. 1) I'm always going to be here for fantastic queer women of color, I love this cover by the science part of me is screaming about how it's physically impossible to set the dark in fire. Please try again. Alex Brown is a high school librarian by day, local historian by night, author and writer by … Move over tribute volunteers and chosen ones. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019. The epic debut YA fantasy from an incredible new talent - perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Sabaa Tahir. Ow! We Set the Dark on Fire (We Set the Dark on Fire #1) Prologue. TEHLOR KAY MEJIA is a bestselling and award winning author of young adult and middle grade fiction. Gr 8 Up-As the top Primera of the Medio School for Girls, Dani has spent the last five years trying to forget the world her parents fought hard to leave behind-the world beyond the border wall, where people are dying of hunger and illness. "We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. We Set the Dark on Fire centers on Daniela Vargas, the Medio School for Girls' top student. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children, but both are promised a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class. YA Fantasy Sun God School for Wives. Sounds interestingly chauvinistic, right?! iPad Keyboard Case 9.7 inch, Compatible with iPad 6th Generation,iPad 5th Generation, iPad Pro 9.7 inch, iPad Air 2,iPad Air, Protective Folio Cover with Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard -Black, Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Stone, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Canvas. Then she is paired with longtime enemy Carmen Santos, a Segunda who, with her beauty and grace, completes the third side of the marriage triangle to Mateo. As the ‘wives’ one is there for brain/support the other is there to be arm candy. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Fell victim to what I call "what's the plot, again?" Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. HI I AM NOT OKAY WHY DID NO ONE WARN ME HOW MUCH THIS WOULD HURT. Please try again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. With women expected to act and conform to certain roles, with people crossing the border and viewed badly by the government and so on, there are many many similarities with our own world. Welcome back. instantly crushed, what would you do if we kissed under the roof of the rich guy we’re both married to and we’re both girls? Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019. 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!! The representation in this novel is great, and the romance felt genuine. (not active on this account stop adding me), Kristi Housman Confessions of a YA Reader, SOLVED. So, I totally had judged a book by its cover on this one. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. "We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. Try Google Play Audiobooks today! Daniela Vargas is the school’s top student, but her pedigree is a lie. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 1 by Tehlor Kay Mejia ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 26, 2019 Power, truth, and lies intertwine dangerously in Mejia’s debut novel about oppression and resistance with a cunning Latinx teenage heroine. [s]. Published Aug 2021. [s], We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia --> Starting March 20th 2020, SOLVED. In the beginning, there were two brother-gods: the God of Salt and the God of Sun. My TBR pile is huge and I’d rather keep tackling that than continue this ‘okay’ series. (AND I *MAY* HAVE STAYED UP TIL 3 AM READING IT AND I HAVE NO REGRETS). Daniela Vargas is the school’s top st. At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. We Set the Dark on Fire is a lush, Latinx inspired, queer dystopian novel about political revolution, toxic masculinity, and the way we create unnecessary divisions among women. YA/New Adult (might be dystopian), girl must choose to be a wife and bear children for a man or manage a man's household, academy training for girls, Handmaid's Tale but for YA vibe. But, I rarely read about people who look like me, a latina woman, much less stories about queer Latina heroes. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children, but both are promised a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2020, Admittedly not the best book in world I’ve ever read, I certainly enjoyed and it and can’t wait to see how it wraps up. “We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. Tehlor lives with her daughter, partner, and two small dogs in Oregon, where she grows heirloom corn and continues her quest to perfect the vegan tamale. I‘ve always been drawn to dystopian, fantasy, and political fiction, especially with a female lead. WE SET THE DARK ON FIRE tells of a strictly divided society where the men at the very top each marry two women, a Primera and a Segunda. We Set the Dark on Fire Tehlor Kay Mejia. I usually put dystopian society in Sci fi and fantasy is more for mythical creatures, magic, etc.. See all 9 questions about We Set the Dark on Fire…, forced marriage, or forced heteronormativity within a society, in f/f romances, in the sequel which I started twenty minutes after finishing this, . HarperCollins/Tegen, $17.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-06-269131-6. I think it’s a fantasy because it isn’t portrayed as a futuristic society. — NPR.org"Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality." It's a good set up. TEHLOR KAY MEJIA is a bestselling and award winning author of young adult and middle grade fiction. THIS BOOK WAS SO PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVED IT SO SO SO MUCH. 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 Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Prejudice & Racism, Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Fiction (Books). Mejia’s story is specific yet universal, intricate and vast; it’s fire and smoke and the phoenix rising from the ashes.” February 26th 2019 OTHER BOOKS. Narrated by Kyla Garcia. If that doesn't check all your boxes, add queer love, consent culture, and one sexy shower scene. imagine being a weak straight man and your two wives don’t love you, and instead fall in love with each other. 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. Please try again. Now that her marriage to an important politico’s son is fast approaching, she must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society, where famine and poverty rule supreme. Well of course there’s some corruption with the government, which results in some spy action. It is not hard to figure out how this book relates to today's politics around immigration and inequality. I wanted to like this one, I really did. Read 2019. 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? We Set the Dark on Fire review. It has earned four or five starred reviews from professional organizations, so I thought the book worthy of my reading time. This is how young readers should think of a safe, equal relationship. 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.” —BuzzfeedFive starred reviews! Reviews. Age 14 and older. Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the publisher, Harper Collins, via Edelweiss+ for an honest review. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers." Her place as first wife of the nation's most promising politician is assured. We Set the Dark on Fire is a lush, Latinx inspired, queer dystopian novel about political revolution, toxic masculinity, and the way we create unnecessary divisions among women. With a Handmaid's Tale-esque society, poly-Latinx culture, and espionage, We Set the Dark on Fire is the perfect dystopian novel for the older YA reader. SUch a great book-Fun, interesting and exciting with a nice love story also. Just at some of the similarities to what we're seeing in the world right now. TEHLOR KAY MEJIA is a bestselling and award winning author of young adult and middle grade fiction. Young Adult Dystopian Novels In Tehlor Kay Mejia's debut novel We Set the Dark on Fire, men marry two wives – one Primera, who is logical and controlled, and one Segunda, who is beautiful and passionate. — NPR.org. i loved it--Would recommend to others. BUT! — BuzzfeedFive starred reviews!! —BuzzfeedFive starred reviews! ‎“We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Every plot twist and new revelation leading to both girls discovering more about themselves and each other, their new and old lives, and also the other forces involved in what their life is becoming, kept me glued to the pages, emotionally invested all the way in all of their fates and also in the outcome of their struggles. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Beautiful story of queer, latinx heroism— and love, in the face of rebullíos, Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019. [s], SOLVED. Daniela and her family illegally crossed the border into Medio when she was small. It received four starred reviews, and was named Amazon’s best book of 2020 in the 9-12 age range. More By and About This Author. We’d love your help. Her parents sacrificed everything to obtain forged identification papers so Dani could rise above her station. It’s a beautiful, slow burn of a love story in the face of rebellion and fear burning all around them. Something went wrong. VERDICT A must-have fantasy filled with action and political intrigue.-Selenia Paz, Harris County Public Library, Houston, TXα(c) Copyright 2011. Review: I became aware of We Set the Dark on Fire through the Goodreads Mock Printz reading group. When I picked up this book, I was pleasantly surprised that not only was Dani a latina, she was “first generation” of sorts, being the first woman in her family to attend an elite school. Tehlor’s debut middle grade novel, Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, was published by the Rick Riordan Presents imprint at Disney/Hyperion. More about this book. As the ‘wives’ one is there for brain/support the other is there to be arm candy. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Refresh and try again. We Set the Dark on Fire (We Set the Dark on Fire, #1). To see what your friends thought of this book. Her debut young adult novel, We Set the Dark on Fire, received six starred reviews, as well as the Oregon Spirit Book Award for debut fiction, and the Neukom Institute Literary Arts Award runner up honor for debut speculative fiction. I have fallen so deeply and utterly in love with this story. Two enemies get placed in the same government officials home. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2019. A school set up to prep girls for a life of ‘wife’- catch being, you’re not the only wife. I am purchasing this title for the Young Adult section of my library, which is divided by genre's. Really like the setup and appreciate the F/F relationship and Latinx representation; the concept here has a lot of potential (an arrogant straight man has two wives who fall in love with each other instead… we love to see it). by Katherine Tegen Books. There was a problem loading your book clubs. YA Fantasy. She’s also, much to my delight, QUEER. However, when Dani, a young Primera, joins the resistance as a spy, she becomes determined to invert the whole system. It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers." Readers will find themselves drawn to a richly constructed world full of fantasy and diversity, with a mystery that will keep them guessing until the very end. Let's start by saying that I appreciate the representation and the timeliness of the topic but unfortunately that's all which is the reason for the low rating. It is not a spoiler to say that this book ends on a cliffhanger—not cool. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Intricate mythology sets the scene for a cast of characters full of complex motivations. It is currently in development at Disney as a television series to be produced by Eva Longoria. “We Set The Dark On Fire” is a book that displays queer women by simply exploring lust and attraction without the pressure of defining what is and isn’t “normal” for relationships. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society. "We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright... it will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers." Gated city, Prima/Segunda wives. Its sequel, We Unleash the Merciless Storm, followed to continuing acclaim, while Miss Meteor (co-written with National Book Award Nominee Anna-Marie McLemore) was named to the American Library Association’s 2021 Rainbow List, honoring outstanding contributions in LGBTQIA teen fiction. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Dani has learned to check her emotions and prepare to be her husband's equal, a partner who will help him in all things political. That ending and that f/f romance was so damn good and hit me in the damn feels. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Anna-Marie McLemore. "We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright... it will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers." 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