A second-and final-volume that not only surpasses the accomplishments of its celebrated predecessor, but takes it to a higher, brighter level. Thrilling, timely, and terrific. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Where the first volume was subtlety and shadows, this is emotion and adrenaline, and it will carry readers through to an ending that feels entirely earned. - Booklist (starred review) A fast-paced journey, complete with daring escapes, assassinations, and a few steamy encounters. - Horn Book Magazine A powerful series that defies the tropes of dystopian young adult fiction. - Tor.com Carmen's struggle to save Dani is fast-paced, the plot full of arresting events that mirror current political and racial divides, and readers will surely root for the couple as Carmen fights for a happy ending. Mejia writes an utterly captivating and thoroughly satisfying ending for the two young women. - Shelf Awareness With a Latinx cast, a queer romance, and a timely challenge to a corrupt government, readers will be clamoring for this story about finding home, purpose, and family-and taking down a patriarchal dictatorship along the way. - ALA An incredible sequel to a fantastic debut. - The Nerd Daily Timely, powerful, and moving, We Unleash The Merciless Storm is a stunning conclusion to a dynamic duology. - TheYoungFolks.com Praise for We Set the Dark on Fire: With its achingly slow-burn romance and incisive examination of power structures, this is a masterfully constructed novel, made all the more impressive as it's a debut. - ALA Booklist (starred review) A richly constructed world full of fantasy and diversity, with a mystery that will keep them guessing until the very end. - School Library Journal (starred review) This fierce, feminist novel throws memorable characters into a provocative set of circumstances, and the constant twists will leave readers yearning for the conclusion. - Publishers Weekly (starred review) This well-crafted fantasy offers a mirror that reflects themes in our own difficult world, namely privilege, immigration, and individualism versus the common good. A queer subplot with sensual tenderness adds rich complexity to the story. Thrilling and timely. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Tehlor Kay Mejia has fashioned a gripping tale of romance and rebellion. Dani captivated me and held my heart in a vice grip all the way to this book's stunning conclusion. - Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night We Set the Dark on Fire simmers with political revolution and forbidden love between two powerful young women-I couldn't put it down. - Audrey Coulthurst, author of Of Fire and Stars A vivid tale of political intrigue, power, and resistance that will thrill the hearts of readers. - New York Times bestselling author Traci Chee A stunning debut. Tehlor Kay Mejia weaves a gorgeous narrative where etiquette can be wielded like a weapon and where wit can be just as powerful as a sword. - Rin Chupeco, author of The Bone Witch
