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

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

 With the Fire on High was a sweet book. The story has low stake, we literally just follow Emoni on her day-to-day life. I’m not the public for this story, but I know this story is important for teens. Whether you’re a teen mom struggling to reconciliate growing up and having a child of your own, or a teen a bit lost on your journey, I feel like you can see a bit of yourself in Emoni. You should definitely check it out if you’re in need of a cute short story with a character finding the confidence to ask for what she wants. Emoni is an attaching character, you always end up rooting for her and wishing she’d get what she wants. One of my regrets is that the magic side of her culinary talent is not pushed enough.