On her graduation night, Dani seems to be in the clear, despite the surprises that unfold.

Now that her marriage to an important politico’s son is fast approaching, she must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society, where famine and poverty rule supreme. Her parents sacrificed everything to obtain forged identification papers so Dani could rise above her station. Daniela Vargas is the school’s top student, but her bright future depends upon no one discovering her darkest secret-that her pedigree is a lie. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband’s household or raise his children, but both are promised a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class. Goodreads Description: At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society.

Obviously, the winner of the First Chapter Challenge is then We Set the Dark on Fire since I’ve finished it. Yes, I am horrible at finishing things I start. 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?This week I review We Set the Dark on Fire (book review)! If you’ve been following my blog for a while you might notice that this was one of the books I used for the First Chapter Challenge. 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 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.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

We set dark on fire