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

hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.5

I've been holding out on reading Acevedo's work, and now I wish I hadn't. With the exception of THREE instances of "letting go of breaths she didn't know she was holding", this was such a well-written and engaging story. Though I loved how Emoni was focused on her own journey, the romance portion was also really sweet