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Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

6 reviews

nikmahie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

This book has it all. Absolutely enjoyed reading it. Love, family, friendship, hope… but also grief, betrayal, trauma. 

Very easy written. Couldn’t lay it down. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Sexual assault, Stalking, Terminal illness, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Abandonment, Sexism, and Rape

Moderate: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, and Addiction

Minor: Pregnancy and Suicide attempt

jg34's review

funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

Ok I may have another new favorite author. I just get pulled in right away and can’t stop reading!! I do think this book wrapped up a bit too nicely (tho I was scared for a second it was going to devastate me). There were a few cringeworthy declarations of love but that could just be because of my cold dead heart. Also

the marriage proposal felt a bit too sudden

but other than that no complaints! Made me cry and made me happy and giddy

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Abandonment, Stalking, and Sexism

Moderate: Blood and Sexual content

Minor: Vomit, Violence, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

hollzjournal's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Finished in one day, engaging and could not put it down! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Cancer, Vomit, Medical content, and Bullying

Minor: Rape and Drug abuse

This book was fabulous and addressed some potentially sensitive topics in a constructive, relatable way without sensationalizing suffering. There are some topics that may be sensitive to certain groups but the detail the author used surrounding those topics was not overly graphic or distasteful!

abzster53's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I had to come back and change my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars. Normally, 4 or 5 star ratings for me include the book successfully inciting some kind of emotion from me (loving the story, frustration maybe, dislike, etc) plus being a good book overall. I don't know. I was really invested in this story. The firefighter/firehouse setting was really interesting. And I just enjoyed following all the storylines. Also, proud that my hunch at the possible stalker turned out right (thought it before the characters did lol)! I'm excited and nervous to read another Katherine Center book (this one was my first!).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexism, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content

Minor: Suicide attempt and Vomit

readwithria's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Things You Save in a Fire is a beautiful story about forgiveness, family, and post traumatic growth. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it’s an excellent book! However, I don’t know if I could call it a compelling romance novel. 

I really enjoyed this book! Cassie’s personal growth is incredible, and the relationships that she builds are so compelling. I loved reading about the firehouse and how she weaseled her way into the hearts of the brotherhood. I also really loved the epilogue, and seeing how she created a community for herself.

That being said, the romance was definitely the weakest part of the book for me. I don’t think we spent enough page time with Owen to make the depth of her feelings for him feel earned. We don’t even learn his first name until 50% of the way through the book. I completely believe all of the interactions they have, but there are so many that we don’t see and it made it hard for me to believe that they were deeply in love.

I think if I had gone into this book not expecting it to be a romance, I would have enjoyed it a bit more. It’s still a book that I would definitely recommend! 4 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Terminal illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Vomit, Blood, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Minor: Violence, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Child death, Infertility, Infidelity, and Suicide attempt

sierraechobravo's review

emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Terminal illness

Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Vomit