We Set the Dark on Fire

Written by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Part of the We Set the Dark on Fire series

A top student must choose between privilege and rebellion in a divided society.

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364 pages· 840L

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At the prestigious Medio School for Girls, Daniela Vargas excels, hiding a secret that could ruin her. Trained to be a perfect wife, she's drawn into a dangerous game of espionage by a resistance group fighting for equality. As political tensions rise, Dani faces a choice: maintain her privileged facade or risk everything for a chance at freedom and forbidden love. Will she betray her upbringing for a cause that could change her world forever?

From the publisher

“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.” –BuzzfeedFive 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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