A review by readswithrosie
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
4.0
Excuse me while I drool over the food in this book.
With The Fire on High follows high school senior Emoni, a teenage mother and a talented cook who was raised by her grandmother, ‘buela. When her school offers a culinary arts class, she is thrilled- this is her chance to pursue something she loves. We follow her through the last stage of her high school career navigating young motherhood, romance, tough classes, strained relationships, and financial struggles.
This is a gorgeously written book, and as is the case with many YA novels, it addresses important topics while still creating an easy-to-read story. This book explores racial identity and pride, resilience, trust, passion, family, and the journey from adolescence to more mature adulthood. We watch as Emoni struggles with the huge responsibilities placed on her shoulders at a young age, but DANG- if I were half as put together at her age as she is I would have been WAY more well adjusted... but it’s fine I’m fine.
Perfect when paired with Costco carnitas tacos topped with salsa and guac, tart lemonade, and your natural curls (that you WISH rivaled Emoni’s). 4.2 ⭐️
With The Fire on High follows high school senior Emoni, a teenage mother and a talented cook who was raised by her grandmother, ‘buela. When her school offers a culinary arts class, she is thrilled- this is her chance to pursue something she loves. We follow her through the last stage of her high school career navigating young motherhood, romance, tough classes, strained relationships, and financial struggles.
This is a gorgeously written book, and as is the case with many YA novels, it addresses important topics while still creating an easy-to-read story. This book explores racial identity and pride, resilience, trust, passion, family, and the journey from adolescence to more mature adulthood. We watch as Emoni struggles with the huge responsibilities placed on her shoulders at a young age, but DANG- if I were half as put together at her age as she is I would have been WAY more well adjusted... but it’s fine I’m fine.
Perfect when paired with Costco carnitas tacos topped with salsa and guac, tart lemonade, and your natural curls (that you WISH rivaled Emoni’s). 4.2 ⭐️