A review by amandalorianxo
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional hopeful relaxing 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

5.0

Everything Elizabeth writes turns to gold and this novel is no exception. We learn about a young mother’s ability to juggle raising a two year old, finishing senior year and navigating her desire to achieve her dreams aka becoming a chef. It isn’t easy but we get to learn more than just the dreams of our narrator. We get a glimpse of the complicated relationship she has with her father, the blossoming love between her best friend and a girl she’s been dating for a while, the race discussion when someone questions her heritage and wanting to be a part of her mother’s side of the family even if her mother is no longer alive to help enrich those relationships. 
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