"With its achingly slow-burn romance and incisive examination of power structures, this is a masterfully constructed novel, made all the more impressive as it's a debut." - ALA Booklist (starred review) it will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers." - NPR.org Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc ISBN: 9780062691323 Number of pages: 400 Weight: 281 g Dimensions: 203 x 135 x 23 mm MEDIA REVIEWS 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? She must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society.Īnd 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. Both paths promise a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class.ĭaniela Vargas is the school's top student, but her pedigree is a lie. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband's household or raise his children.
In this daring and romantic fantasy debut perfect for fans of The Handmaid's Tale and Latinx authors Zoraida Cordova 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.Īt the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. "Mejia pens a compelling, gripping story that mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality." -Buzzfeed It will light the way for a new generation of rebels and lovers." -NPR Level of English is B1-B2+."We Set the Dark on Fire burns bright. Online text: Extract and usage suggestions for teaching: Further comments for teachers:Īs part of a series, they could be used as a sole set of texts for teaching throughout a semester. The book traces Daniela’s story at the school and brings pressing questions of gender equality, diversity, sexuality, and immigration to the forefront. Depending on the girl’s quality, she will either ran a husband’s household or take care of his children. As a young adult version of Atwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale, We Set the Dark on Fire mirrors real world issues of immigration and equality by describing the Medio School of Girls, an institute that trains distinguished young women for the roles in their dystopian society.
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