One thing that bothered me was the physical world-building. Especially with how we cling to ancient “myths” thousands of years after they took place and how they influence our lives still. The lore and the mythology are woven through the story in a very unique way and I lived for the real-world comparisons. I wanted a bit more from Sota and Alex, so I’m hoping for more character development in the second book. Her character progression was just amazing and I love how she went from selfish to selfless throughout the story. I loved how “grey” she was, and by grey, I mean that she saw both the good and bad sides of the conflict and she was very in the middle at some point. Her story is so layered and it plays out so well.ĭani was an instant favourite.

I had a feeling she would be a bit of a one-dimensional villain, and I was so glad to be wrong. I will admit that I wasn’t entirely sold on Carmen in the beginning. I received a review copy from Jonathan Ball Publishers. Will Dani cling to the privilege her parents fought to win for her, or to give up everything she’s strived for in pursuit of a free Medio-and a chance at a forbidden love? But nothing prepares her for all the difficult choices she must make, especially when she is asked to spy for a resistance group desperately fighting to bring equality to Medio. 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. 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.

We set dark on fire