A review by krissipie1
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Interesting premise I guess. Very predictable and not terribly engaging. The husband is the bad guy, but so shallow in his villainy that it’s not believable. Overhearing a conversation is a great way for the main character to garner info as a spy, but 3 times? Seems lazy. And I’m pretty sure that when you suffer burns and bruising, you’re not going to walk out of a hospital, let alone run towards a dangerous situation to be a hero. It’s a cliffhanger for the series, but I don’t think I care what happens. 
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