A review by kingkiller99
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I was reading Misery before this, but had to switch after the 2024 election. This was such a heartwarming story about love and family and cooking—it was exactly what I needed. Even though it was YA, I found myself really enjoying it and I enjoyed reading all about the food Emoni made too! 
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