Cover of We Set the Dark on Fire

We Set the Dark on Fire

by Tehlor Kay Mejia

We Set the Dark on Fire

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In a society where young women are trained to become perfect wives or mothers, Dani hides a dangerous secret that could cost her everything. As she navigates a world of privilege and rebellion, she faces tough choices about loyalty, freedom, and love—especially when her heart leads her toward her fiercest rival. This gripping tale blends political intrigue with a powerful romance, challenging the rules of a divided world.

Representation & Themes

LGBTQ+ RepresentationMulticulturalRomanceSocial JusticeComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Political Conflict Romantic Content Social Inequality Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780062691316
Pages
384
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
Feb 26, 2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
84,462

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Children's fictionMarriage, fictionSocial classesFictionSecretsMarriageDystopiasJuvenile fiction