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Bright We Burn

by Kiersten White

Ambition, loyalty, and the struggle for a throne

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Ambition, loyalty, and the struggle for a throne

Set in an Ottoman Empire-inspired historical world, Bright We Burn brings the And I Darken series to a close through a conflict that is both political and personal. Lada’s drive to secure Wallachia’s borders puts her on a collision course with Mehmed, while Radu is caught between his sister and the ruler he loves. The three characters’ competing ideas of power, protection, and justice shape a story of empire-building in which private bonds are entangled with the fate of nations. Its focus on the cost of rule gives the series finale a clear historical-political frame.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers following the And I Darken series who want its concluding volume.
  • Young adult readers interested in medieval historical fiction and struggles over political power.
  • Readers drawn to stories where family and romantic loyalties intersect with questions of rule.

Themes

Political ambition and empireJustice and securityFamily and romantic loyaltyPower and protection

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Book overview

The tumultuous, edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the And I Darken series that reads like HBO's Game of Thrones . . . if it were set in the Ottoman Empire by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White.

Who will live? Who will die? And who will rule triumphant?


SOME LOVES HEAL
Haunted over the unknown fates of Nazira and Cyprian, Radu is called back to the new capital. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever . . . and desperately lonely. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with Mehmed . . . and does he even want it?

SOME LOVES DESTROY
Lada's rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. But Lada won't rest until everyone knows that her country's borders are inviolable. Determined to send a message of defiance, she has the bodies of Mehmed's peace envoy delivered to him, leaving Radu and Mehmed with no choice. They must go to war against the girl prince, who has truly become the dragon. If Lada is allowed to continue, only death will prosper.

SOME LOVES NEVER END
Only by destroying everything that came before--including her relationships--can Lada truly build the country she wants. Radu fears that they are underestimating his sister's indomitable will. But Mehmed loves Lada. He knows that he understands her. She must lose to him so he can keep her safe. It is the only way . . . isn't it?

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"Rich. . . . A worthy end to a powerful saga." --Booklist

"An intense, engrossing read that never loses sight of its passionate characters' humanity, especially when they're at their worst." --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for And I Darken:
"Absolutely riveting." --Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds

"Required reading for every feminist fantasy fan." --BuzzFeed

"Evocative. . . . This book takes no prisoners." --NPR

Praise for Now I Rise:
"A+, 5 knives." --Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods

"Fierce, epic, and crazy-fun." --Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood
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