At a prestigious academy that trains girls to become perfect wives for a divided nation, a top student discovers secrets that could ignite a revolution—and her own heart. We Set the Dark on Fire is a sharp, romantic dystopian tale about power, identity, and the price of freedom.
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In We Set the Dark on Fire, did you enjoy a goal-driven protagonist fighting for freedom?
If you were captivated by Dani’s secret mission and the high stakes of her rebellion, you’ll be drawn into Girls of Paper and Fire, where Lei is forced into the king’s court and must navigate deadly politics and personal peril—all while discovering her own courage to resist and fight for a better future.
In We Set the Dark on Fire, did you enjoy complex, morally ambiguous heroes?
If you loved watching Dani walk the tightrope of loyalty and rebellion, you’ll be fascinated by Aster in An Unkindness of Ghosts. Aster’s choices in a rigid, oppressive society are never simple, and her defiance comes with real consequences—making her a protagonist whose ethics and actions will keep you thinking long after the last page.
In We Set the Dark on Fire, did you enjoy political intrigue and power struggles?
If the conspiracies and backroom deals in Medio’s world gripped you, A Spark of White Fire offers a thrilling space-fantasy where Esmae is drawn into a tangled web of royal secrets, shifting alliances, and betrayals—with every move having life-or-death stakes for her and her family.
In We Set the Dark on Fire, did you enjoy detailed, immersive worldbuilding?
Enthralled by the lush, divided society of Medio and its intricate rules? The Gilded Wolves transports you to a decadent, alternate Paris teeming with magical artifacts, secret societies, and rich cultural depth, where every detail enhances the high-stakes adventure.
In We Set the Dark on Fire, did you enjoy diverse representation and marginalized voices?
If you valued the exploration of identity and marginalization in Dani’s world, you’ll be moved by Pet. Jam, a Black trans girl, lives in a world that claims to have rid itself of monsters, but when a creature from another realm arrives, she must confront hidden truths—bringing intersectionality and diverse identity to the forefront in a unique, heartfelt narrative.
