With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

BOOK 8 OF 2021

RATING: 5/5

I love love LOVED With the Fire on High! I enjoyed Acevedo's other books written in verse, but there was something about her writing in WTFOH that swept me away. I loved Emoni; as a teen mom finishing up high school, she is bold, fierce, empathetic, and wants nothing more than to provide her baby girl with the best life possible. Torn between pursuing college, her passion for cooking, or just working any job she can to save up and provide for her daughter, I was rooting *hard* for her.

The story comes to life through Emoni's cooking, authentic recipes, and a European trip. All of the side characters are so lovely: Emoni's friends, abuela, teachers, and mentors, and how important family (and chosen family) are to Emoni.

My heart felt so full when reading this one. Read it - it's fantastic.