{"product_id":"we-unleash-the-merciless-storm-isbn-9780062691347","title":"We Unleash the Merciless Storm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this nail-biting sequel to Tehlor Kay Mejia’s critically acclaimed fantasy novel \u003cem\u003eWe Set the Dark on Fire,\u003c\/em\u003e La Voz operative Carmen is forced to choose between the girl she loves and the success of the rebellion she’s devoted her life to.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e and Anna-Marie McLemore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a part of the resistance group La Voz is an act of devotion and desperation. On the other side of Medio’s border wall, the oppressed class fights for freedom and liberty, sacrificing what little they have to become defenders of the cause. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarmen Santos is one of La Voz’s best soldiers. She spent years undercover, but now, with her identity exposed and the island on the brink of a civil war, Carmen returns to the only real home she’s ever known: La Voz’s headquarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere she must reckon with her beloved leader, who is under the influence of an aggressive new recruit, and with the devastating news that her true love might be the target of an assassination plot. Will Carmen break with her community and save the girl who stole her heart—or fully embrace the ruthless rebel she was always meant to be?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eWe Set the Dark on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e: ★“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★“A richly constructed world full of fantasy and diversity, with a mystery that will keep them guessing until the very end.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★“This fierce, feminist novel throws memorable characters into a provocative set of circumstances, and the constant twists will leave readers yearning for the conclusion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ ”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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWe Set the Dark on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e simmers with political revolution and forbidden love between two powerful young women—I couldn’t put it down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAudrey Coulthurst, author of Of Fire and Stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A fast-paced journey, complete with daring escapes, assassinations, and a few steamy encounters.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An incredible sequel to a fantastic debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful series that defies the tropes of dystopian young adult fiction.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTor.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Timely, powerful, and moving, \u003cem\u003eWe Unleash The Merciless Storm\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning conclusion to a dynamic duology.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheYoungFolks.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A vivid tale of political intrigue, power, and resistance that will thrill the hearts of readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times bestselling author Traci Chee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A stunning debut. 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