Bright We Burn (And I Darken, #3) by Kiersten White, 389 pages. Delacorte Press, 2018. $19.
Content: Language: PG-13 (14 swears); Mature Content: PG-13; Violence: R.
BUYING ADVISORY: NO
Lada is a ruthless “prince” who wants to rule her beloved country and will stop at nothing to free her people. Mehmed is the emperor and feels like he must control Lada in order to have peace in his kingdom. Radu is Lada’s brother, but is in love with Mehmed, so his loyalties are constantly split. All three characters have sacrificed their relationship and love for each other, all in an attempt to control and rule the land.
This book is ridiculously depressing. At no point in the three-book series, did any of the character rise above the violence and manipulation or show any character growth. Hundreds of pages of reading and the only semi satisfying moment in the book is the epilogue. I usually love Kiersten White’s writing, but I strongly disliked this series. The complete disregard for human life is upsetting and not justified and Radu is the most likable character of the three, but he constantly changes allegiance. I don’t recommend this series, especially for young adults. It felt very adult. The content includes disgusting and gruesome torture and death with a high body count and off page sex.
Reviewer, C. Peterson
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