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We Set the Dark on Fire

20191 pageHarperCollins

Synopsis

"Dani must question everything she's worked for as she learns about the corruption of the Median government"-- 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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About the author

Tehlor Kay Mejia is the author behind The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities, a collection of spooky tales perfect for fans of dark fantasy. If you enjoy stories with a touch of the macabre and a whole lot of imagination, you'll want to check out their work.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does We Set the Dark on Fire have a sequel?

    This book is the first in a duology, followed by "We Unleash the Merciless Storm." The story continues directly from the events of this novel.

  • What inspired the world of Medio?

    The author drew inspiration from her experiences growing up in the United States as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, particularly the cultural expectations and societal roles placed on women.