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We Set the Dark on Fire

Tehlor Kay Mejia
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We Set the Dark on Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Tehlor Kay Mejia

We Set the Dark on Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia follows Daniela Vargas, a top student at the Medio School for Girls, where women are trained to fulfill two distinct societal roles. Faced with political unrest and challenging her strict upbringing, Daniela navigates secrets and loyalties, questioning her identity and society's expectations. This empowering narrative examines resistance and personal growth.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

21,367 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia delivers a gripping dystopian narrative with strong feminist themes and a queer romance. The world-building and diverse characters are praised, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's lauded for its timely social commentary and empowering message, appealing to young adult readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Set the Dark on Fire?

Fans of The Hunger Games and The Handmaid's Tale will relish Tehlor Kay Mejia's We Set the Dark on Fire. This YA dystopian novel will captivate readers who appreciate themes of social justice, rebellion, and romance within a richly imagined, politically charged world.

4.1

21,367 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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