The Ones We Burn: the New York Times bestselling dark epic young adult fantasy

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In the world Rebecca Mix perfectly crafted, the frail alliance between humans and witches is secured by a treaty: the strongest blood witch, charged with the title of Blodwinn, is chosen to marry the Sunra’s heir and become queen. The Ones We Burn tells the story of Ranka, a young witch and latest Bloodwinn, from the moment she is forced to leave her coven in the North and journey to Seasweapt, capital of the human kingdom, to marry Galen Sunra… and to kill him, as part of a coup planned by her coven’s leader. We can also take action by advocating for the restitution of Indigenous lands and equitable access to resources. This can be achieved through legal reform, increased public awareness, and pressuring governments to prioritize Indigenous rights. Additionally, we must hold organizations accountable for perpetuating racism through their policies and practices, as well as continue to work towards equal representation in all levels of society. Impact of Technology and Social Media on Systemic Racism The short version: As far as I can tell, that never happens, nor, past about 10% of the book, is the reader ever led to believe these two are A) Villainous or B) Oppressing Ranka.

As to the book itself: I found it really compelling, especially in a YA fantasy landscape that has felt a bit sparse on unique angles recently. This land, this people, this girl, they were all so different from the world she’d always known—but the pain was the same. Ranka didn’t know why that was a comfort—that she could cross the world, and meet someone with the same wounds." The witch panted. A beetle crawled from her left nostril and skittered down the hollow of her throat.

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Later, at 19% in the book Aramis (Galen’s sister) and Ranka have a charged conversation in which Aramis accuses Ranka of being ignorant and violent, while she, Aramis, is literally trying to save everyone: One thing I really liked was how different Ranka is from the witch stereotype, she’s blonde, muscular, and tall—she’s 6’2!

Five witches, vanished in under a month. The number was a punch to the chest. Word had come up from the southern covens—of witches disappearing one by one, leaving no notes, no bloody trails or footprints in the half-melted snow. It was as if the sky had opened up and swallowed them whole. Ranka isn’t impressed by Aramis’ status and has no interest in using her as a political tool; Aramis isn’t cowed by Ranka and actually calls her on her shit. Both of them have inherited a political nightmare and are being constantly manipulated by adults. Both had their childhoods robbed from them, albeit in different ways. Both have someone they are desperate to protect at all costs. So in the beginning, though they’re political enemies, they’re also both so desperately lonely, and they see the best of themselves in the other girl. When you’ve been raised to believe pain is love, your first experience with healthy relationships can feel like a dangerous, unguaranteed thing—but it’s also world-altering. It’s the first time they’ve been really seen by someone; and it’s the first time they’ve been really, truly listened to. When we meet Aramis and Ranka, they’re these broken, lonely girls, and even though they’re enemies, they find in each other someone who respects them, and in each other, they see a chance at a better, kinder world—and they just can’t help but fall. I have seen the discourse surrounding this book, and wanted to weighFactual evidence links) If you’re all going to review bomb a book you haven’t read yet then I am to. Galen shook himself and turned to the nearest servant. “Rhyla, how’s your daughter?” “Better,” the woman breathed. “Thank you again, Your Highness. If it weren’t for you—” Galen waved her off, his nose wrinkling as though he was embarrassed. “It’s nothing. Truly. I’m glad she’s well.” He moved down the table, greeting each servant by name, asking after family members, neighbors, and even one man’s pet cat. Ranka blinked. The Skra didn’t dare to even look Ongrum in the eye. These people met their prince’s gaze and stood with ease. She’d done her due diligence, hadn’t she? Two weeks in the cold, following the trails of ghosts, her dreams filled with blood and her world drained of color, wandering as far as her coven permitted and farther still. The fangwolf wouldn’t make it regardless; it could either die now, ended mercifully by her hand—or slowly, suffering over the course of days. The Ones We Burn is a powerful story that explores racism and other forms of discrimination in present-day America. The story centers around a high school senior, her family, and how they deal with the escalating hate crimes occurring in their mostly white neighborhood. As tensions rise, disturbing secrets from the past come to light. With a poetic yet matter-of-fact writing style, the author dives deep into the complexities of racism and human nature. Filled with raw emotion, The Ones We Burn is an unforgettable account of what it means to be a person of color in current America. The Ones We Burn: Racism The Phenomenon of Racism Younger witches always thought they wanted adventure. They dreamed of bloody battles, secret missions, and noble sacrifices. They were never prepared for what came after—injuries that ached more every year, nightmares that never ended, and the guilt, festering like a wound, fed by memories of friends killed in an act of mercy because the healers always arrived too late or never at all.