We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

We Set the Dark on Fire

We Set the Dark on Fire #1

Tehlor Kay Mejia

384 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
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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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,396 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
tense 55%
emotional 50%
mysterious 42%
dark 25%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
sad 8%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 22% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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