A review by allykhat328
We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia
3.5
This book is the conclusion to the 'We set the dark on fire' duology. In this book we follow Carmen (in book one we follow Dani) After a wild turn of events in book one we find out more about Carmen and her role. I wont give to much away as it is a total spoiler for book one.
A quick synopsis on book one to intrigue you. Dani is a wife in training attending the Medio school for girls where they are trained for one of two roles. Depending on each women one will run the household while the other raises the family. Dani is recruited by a resistance group to spy on the man and family she is chosen for. Book 2 is following the POV of the other wife chosen for the family.
The series as a whole was good, rather predictable but still interesting. There was romance, double crossing, friendships and deaths. I don't know if its something that was amazing enough to stick with me but I had fun reading it. It is young adult which I tend to steer clear from now unless it is super intriguing and this one had the comparison to the handmaids tale which roped me in.
Would recommend as a fantasy if you are just getting into them as its easy to digest and understand while still being very interesting and high stakes.
A quick synopsis on book one to intrigue you. Dani is a wife in training attending the Medio school for girls where they are trained for one of two roles. Depending on each women one will run the household while the other raises the family. Dani is recruited by a resistance group to spy on the man and family she is chosen for. Book 2 is following the POV of the other wife chosen for the family.
The series as a whole was good, rather predictable but still interesting. There was romance, double crossing, friendships and deaths. I don't know if its something that was amazing enough to stick with me but I had fun reading it. It is young adult which I tend to steer clear from now unless it is super intriguing and this one had the comparison to the handmaids tale which roped me in.
Would recommend as a fantasy if you are just getting into them as its easy to digest and understand while still being very interesting and high stakes.