Reviews tagging 'Murder'

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

5 reviews

jeanettesreadingcorner's review against another edition

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? Yes

5.0

• Emoni is such a loving and caring mom. Even while juggling high school, friendships, cooking, teen drama, and everything else life throws at her. Her growth is incredible to be a part of. 
• Malachi! The sweetest love interest. Malachi is so thoughtful and cute. He respects Emoni’s boundaries and situations with her daughter. The romance between them is honest and genuine. Malachi and Emoni on the trip to Spain is 🔥🥰💋💕
• Emoni’s passion for cooking is amazing. The descriptions of the food and how she cooks is magical. I want to try all of the dishes and recipes in the book. Cooking is not a common hobby in books and it’s cool to see it highlighted in this story. The descriptions of the food and how she cooks is magical. I love how proud Emoni’s of her culture and background! 
• Elizabeth Acevedo’s writing is so poetic and lyrical. She gives Emoni such a powerful and compelling voice. 
• My life and Emoni’s are so different. However, I still feel like I can relate and connect to her character. I love books like that. 
• The setting of the Philadelphia city life was new and fun for me to read. Especially the slang words and pride the characters have for Philly. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, and Grief

Moderate: Bullying, Outing, Murder, Gun violence, and Lesbophobia

laurataylor's review against another edition

funny inspiring 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Abortion, Death of parent, Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Pregnancy, and Religious bigotry

strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

It used the phrase “I let go of a breath I didn’t realize I was holding” 1 too many times. Which is to say 3 times in total. It is fast paced though and I loved the characters for the most part. It is an easy read and if you just need to get out of a slump I recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Gun violence, Death of parent, Violence, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Grief, Sexual content, and Infidelity

Minor: Abortion

cthrnmrtn's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Death

Minor: Murder, Vomit, and Gun violence

ashleycmms's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Grief, Child death, Murder, and Racism