A review by qteabeans
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A story of fighting back against patriarchal power and systemic oppression. The romance storyline felt cute but also a bit tacked on. I hope that the second book makes that feel a bit more intentional. Also, this book includes plural marriage as a negative thing to be fought against. 
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