Reviews

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

greenleafbooks's review against another edition

4.0

I can’t decide between 4.5 or 5 stars but I know this book was really good. I loved the poet x by Elizabeth Acevedo and I was exited to read this book, I had high expectations from loving the poet x, and those expectations were definitely met. I loved emoni and how she tackled all the things going on in her life. Also the relationship she dad with Malichi was really healthy and good in my opinion, I also really loved her best friend Angelica and how great and supportive she was. I flew through this book and overall thought it discussed the themes of teen pregnancy, finding yourself, and family really well. I’m very exited to read acevados next book when it comes out this year!

linnaboobooks's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars

tsagnes2's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

annesalwaysreading's review against another edition

5.0

AMAZING ❤️ Such a beautiful story and an important read. I listened to the audio book and I think that made the experience all the better. A MUST read

alicebme's review against another edition

5.0

Really great read for anyone. The fooooooood.

janagaton's review against another edition

5.0

I will read anything and everything Elizabeth Acevedo writes.
I recommend With the Fire on High with all my heart. SO beautifully written!

dawngerrity's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.0

tatyanavogt's review against another edition

5.0

This is a story about a young girl who got pregnant her freshman year of highschool and during her senior year she is struggling between doing the "sensible" or "responsible" thing that she thinks she needs to do as a mother, and doing the thing she wants to do which is to take this fancy cooking class and seeing where that goes.

I did NOT think I would like this book at all, and although I loved it and am giving it 5 stars, I would not say this is a favorite of mine. But I was invested every step of the way. I truly cared about her and her daughter and seeing what happened. The writing was beautiful, the audiobook was amazing to listen to, and overall I just really enjoyed it!

palomares266's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

ocean_delight's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.0