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We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
4.0
adventurous tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

A Latinx dystopian political fantasy with clear influence from Handmaid's Tale

I thoroughly enjoyed this! I was immediately hooked from the first few pages and in an era when YA fantasies have really struggled to hold my attention - this one truly did until the end! 

Dani constantly being forced to repress her anger and feelings in this society is tangible and so relatable.
I also really enjoyed the sapphic romance subplot - childhood enemies/rivals to friends to lovers ftw!


I very excited to start the sequel!

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