With the Fire on High

With the Fire on High

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  • Author:Elizabeth Acevedo
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Summary

From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright。

Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions—doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela。

The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness。

Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible。 Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free。

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Reviews

Alex Gerling

A bit YA but so cute。 I loved!

giselle

I will forever read Acevedo’s work for the way she is able to invoke such deep emotions for me。 With The Fire On High is my favourite book out of her three current published books - I would still rate Clap When You Land and The Poet X four stars too though! I loved the way it discussed teen motherhood and the cooking scenes were so vivid in my mind。 I would highly recommend for anyone looking to read a YA contemporary with emphasis on family, romance and beautiful writing。

Lindsey

Another Acevedo books devoured (no pun intended) in a single sitting。 This is a beautiful book, and one I wish existed when I was younger。

Adriana

The characters were my absolute favourite part。 I loved getting to know the entire cast and rooting for them。 The Leslie situation definitely gave me a Lara Jean/Gen sort of vibe, which I really enjoyed。 For me, the only thing it felt a bit off was the pacing。 The chapters were so short and choppy that after a while, it started grating on me and leaving me with a scattered sort of feeling。 Even so, I read the entire thing in basically one sitting。

Livvie

this was beautiful!! I've read 2 of Acevedo's books before-- loved the poet X but not so keen on clap when you landthis was soooooooo goooooood!!! the writing was beautiful, i loved the characters and it had a happy ending! just so fulfilling!! this was beautiful!! I've read 2 of Acevedo's books before-- loved the poet X but not so keen on clap when you landthis was soooooooo goooooood!!! the writing was beautiful, i loved the characters and it had a happy ending! just so fulfilling!! 。。。more

Abi Jay

Lovely YA novel that's very readable for adults。 Dealt with issues like teen pregnancy and coming of age in a believable manner。 I would definitely recommend for a teenager, especially one who is trying to find her own voice and path in life Lovely YA novel that's very readable for adults。 Dealt with issues like teen pregnancy and coming of age in a believable manner。 I would definitely recommend for a teenager, especially one who is trying to find her own voice and path in life 。。。more

Priyanka Karuvelil

This had everything I care about: food, family, immigrant story, trying to balance responsibilities and light romance that starts as friendship。 Exactly what I needed for times like these。

Tali

4。5 stars! I really enjoyed this book。 It would make such a good Netflix movie (Like To All the Boys)!! I’ve never read a book focused on food and cooking before but it was really inspiring and made me want to hop back in the kitchen again! I love how Emoni talks about the importance of food and how it can heal, hold memories, bring different people together, and also connect you to your family and culture。 Food isn’t just about feeding your body, but feeding your soul too。 I also loved the Afro 4。5 stars! I really enjoyed this book。 It would make such a good Netflix movie (Like To All the Boys)!! I’ve never read a book focused on food and cooking before but it was really inspiring and made me want to hop back in the kitchen again! I love how Emoni talks about the importance of food and how it can heal, hold memories, bring different people together, and also connect you to your family and culture。 Food isn’t just about feeding your body, but feeding your soul too。 I also loved the AfroLatina / Boricua representation which I see so rarely in YA novels。 And the writing! Omg it felt like I was reading prose poetry。 Very powerful with every word perfectly chosen to tug on my heartstrings。 Highly recommend the audiobook which is read by the author! 。。。more

John Adams

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Chris Peck

Loved all the writing about food and the theme of persistence and faith in ones ability so I'll definitely recommend it for my students。 I just thought it was cheesy and everything wrapped up so cleanly (YA novel I know) but it was enjoyable。 Loved all the writing about food and the theme of persistence and faith in ones ability so I'll definitely recommend it for my students。 I just thought it was cheesy and everything wrapped up so cleanly (YA novel I know) but it was enjoyable。 。。。more

Sara

Really sweet story about a teen mom who dreams of being a chef。 Easy, fun read。

Shruti Srinivasan

Every individual harbors a passion for life, an aspiration for the future and a dream for excellence。 Passions, aspirations and dreams act as a hope in all the times of struggle and despair。 The biggest learning from Book 16 of 2021, With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo, is just that。 Emoni Santiago is a teenage mother who has to take care of her baby daughter along with juggling school, a job and her favourite culinary arts class。 The story delves into the details of her life, her thought Every individual harbors a passion for life, an aspiration for the future and a dream for excellence。 Passions, aspirations and dreams act as a hope in all the times of struggle and despair。 The biggest learning from Book 16 of 2021, With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo, is just that。 Emoni Santiago is a teenage mother who has to take care of her baby daughter along with juggling school, a job and her favourite culinary arts class。 The story delves into the details of her life, her thoughts, her fears and how she successfully overcomes them all to live her passion and fulfil her dream of becoming a chef。 A beautiful story of strength, bravery, resilience, hope and trust that no one should miss。 If not for anything, this book will definitely bring a ray of hope in these bleak times。 Because at the end of the day as Emoni says, it's all about trust。 Just like the trust we have that when raw ingredients are kept on fire, the result is going to be an absolutely delicious and ravishing dish。 Do pick this book up for the strength and hope it holds in its beautiful pages。 #withthefireonhigh #elizabethacevedo #book16of2021 #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #strength #resilience #hope #trust #lockdownreads #booksof2021 。。。more

Giana Cesario

One of the best books I have read in a long time。

Mayra Perez

This was a really good book I liked how Emoni overcame her challenges to be a better mother and to follow her dreams of being a chef she found love she found the job that she’s always wanted and everything that she’s doing is for her beautiful daughter Emma。 I love how she overcame all the challenges that were thrown at her。

Simone Adams

I don’t think I realized this was going to be a coming-of-age book about a teen mom。 If I had, I probably would’ve skipped it。 I’m glad I didn’t。 I also didn’t realize it was going to be a book so laden with descriptions of delicious foods。 I love books that tell a story through food。 The book was well written and I’m so glad I was able to listen to it on Audible with the author narrating and adding her Philly Afro-Latina flavor。 The main character, Imani, is sometimes a little too wise for her I don’t think I realized this was going to be a coming-of-age book about a teen mom。 If I had, I probably would’ve skipped it。 I’m glad I didn’t。 I also didn’t realize it was going to be a book so laden with descriptions of delicious foods。 I love books that tell a story through food。 The book was well written and I’m so glad I was able to listen to it on Audible with the author narrating and adding her Philly Afro-Latina flavor。 The main character, Imani, is sometimes a little too wise for her years to be believable, but she has just enough self-doubt to bring it back to reality。 This could probably be a suitable YA story, but it is also a perfect light read。 。。。more

Brittany Grable

Brimming with passion, gorgeous writing, the descriptions of food are mouth-watering, and Acevedo has created characters that leave a lasting impression。 I loved it。

Elga Fontes

Avisos de Conteúdo: relacionamento abusivo, morte de familiar, racismo, xenofobia, bullying;Já há algum tempo que queria ler este livro e o meu novo desafio literário, Ler a Diferença, foi o pretexto de que estava à espera para o comprar。 A história narra o último ano do ensino secundário de Emoni, uma mãe adolescente afro-latina com um dom para a culinária e sonhos colocados em espera。 Pelo meio há a intervenção de personagens secundárias inesquecíveis, como a incansável avó de Emoni, a melhor Avisos de Conteúdo: relacionamento abusivo, morte de familiar, racismo, xenofobia, bullying;Já há algum tempo que queria ler este livro e o meu novo desafio literário, Ler a Diferença, foi o pretexto de que estava à espera para o comprar。 A história narra o último ano do ensino secundário de Emoni, uma mãe adolescente afro-latina com um dom para a culinária e sonhos colocados em espera。 Pelo meio há a intervenção de personagens secundárias inesquecíveis, como a incansável avó de Emoni, a melhor amiga carismática e, como não podia faltar, o interesse amoroso。É um livro que exala representação, tanto da comunidade negra como da comunidade porto-riquenha dos Estados Unidos da América, e dá-nos a conhecer alguns dos estigmas e dificuldades que perseguem a sua existência。 A escrita é bastante acessível e os capítulos são curtos e objetivos, o que tornou a leitura fluída。 Apesar dos clichês e da delicadeza de alguns dos temas, a autora manteve sempre um compasso de boa-disposição, que colmatou com lições sobre esperança e a importância de nos mantermos fiel a nós mesmos。 A edição é fantástica, cheia de detalhes e ilustrações, e espero sinceramente que um dia possamos ver este livro traduzido para português。(Opinião completa em www。quemmelera。pt) ⁣ 。。。more

Emily Morley

This was such a lovely read, the book focuses on Emoni who is juggling been a mum and a student, her passion is cooking and throughout the book I felt as if I could taste and smell all of the dishes she was preparing。 Her love of food is definitely a reflection of her love for her baby girl and her Abuela who practically raised her。Emoni’s character is easily loved and her strong willingness to succeed really shows throughout the book。 I would really recommend this book, it’s heartwarming, gripp This was such a lovely read, the book focuses on Emoni who is juggling been a mum and a student, her passion is cooking and throughout the book I felt as if I could taste and smell all of the dishes she was preparing。 Her love of food is definitely a reflection of her love for her baby girl and her Abuela who practically raised her。Emoni’s character is easily loved and her strong willingness to succeed really shows throughout the book。 I would really recommend this book, it’s heartwarming, gripping and loveable all in one。 。。。more

Jennifer

More like 3。5。 I feel the middle lagged a bit, but the ending made me feel happy and I liked that!

yellowdog

Elizabeth Acevedos erster Roman Poet X war sehr stark, daher habe ich mich auf dieses neue Buch gefreut und wurde nicht enttäuscht。Emoni ist eine Schülerin im letzten Jahr in Philadelphia。Sie ist bereits eine Mutter und kümmert sich mit Hilfe ihrer Großmutter, bei der sie lebt, um Babygirl。Emonis Leidenschaft ist das Kochen, dabei ist sie talentiert und kreativ。Das Wahlfach Culinary-Arts-Kurs ist eine Chance für sie, bei dem auch eine Reise nach Spanien dazugehört。Man erfährt in diesem sehr lese Elizabeth Acevedos erster Roman Poet X war sehr stark, daher habe ich mich auf dieses neue Buch gefreut und wurde nicht enttäuscht。Emoni ist eine Schülerin im letzten Jahr in Philadelphia。Sie ist bereits eine Mutter und kümmert sich mit Hilfe ihrer Großmutter, bei der sie lebt, um Babygirl。Emonis Leidenschaft ist das Kochen, dabei ist sie talentiert und kreativ。Das Wahlfach Culinary-Arts-Kurs ist eine Chance für sie, bei dem auch eine Reise nach Spanien dazugehört。Man erfährt in diesem sehr lesenswerten Buch viel vom Alltag, den Schwierigkeiten und Hoffnungen einer Schülerin und jungen Mutter in den USA mit Wurzeln aus Puerto Rico。 。。。more

Kirti

This my third book from Elizabeth and boy can I give her any less stars。 This book is food for soul。 The most I enjoy ever is when I watch cookery shows。 They are simply fulfilling。 The same is the feeling you get with this book。 Emoni is my new fav character from Elizabeth after Xio, Yahira and Camino。 She as a teen mom is vulnerable and resilient at the same time。 Working side jobs, taking care of Babygirl and helping her granny, she does everything。 And then she is a blessed cook。 The book is This my third book from Elizabeth and boy can I give her any less stars。 This book is food for soul。 The most I enjoy ever is when I watch cookery shows。 They are simply fulfilling。 The same is the feeling you get with this book。 Emoni is my new fav character from Elizabeth after Xio, Yahira and Camino。 She as a teen mom is vulnerable and resilient at the same time。 Working side jobs, taking care of Babygirl and helping her granny, she does everything。 And then she is a blessed cook。 The book is laced with rich and affable characters such as Buela, Angie, Malachi and Mrs。 Fenteus that you become fond off。Overall this book is beautiful and a must read。 。。。more

Em & Tess

When we chose this title as one we would like to win in a giveaway, receiving the book was just as delectable as reading it。 Just like the character Emoni’s delicious food, this book left us feeling #allthefeelings - it’s a book about hope, determination, love, community, strength of character and circumstance, and motherhood。 Reading it was like eating comfort food; it was warm, familiar, and satiating。 Divided into three parts, and peppered with anecdotal recipes (whose measurements reminded u When we chose this title as one we would like to win in a giveaway, receiving the book was just as delectable as reading it。 Just like the character Emoni’s delicious food, this book left us feeling #allthefeelings - it’s a book about hope, determination, love, community, strength of character and circumstance, and motherhood。 Reading it was like eating comfort food; it was warm, familiar, and satiating。 Divided into three parts, and peppered with anecdotal recipes (whose measurements reminded us of our Mediterranean roots), it offers genuine characters, an engaging story, and celebrates Black Joy。 Having all the ingredients and delivering on a great read, the author Elizabeth Acevedo leaves us hungry for more of her writing。 👩🏻‍🦰﹠👩🏻 。。。more

Laura

Emoni's voice varies too widely and is inconsistent with her age and background。 It's hard to imagine she wouldn't be successful in school most of the time。 Her best friend seems well-drawn and age appropriate; and her views seem fairly likely。 There's lots to discuss, and the idea of having an innate talent in the kitchen was very interesting。 Trying to keep up relationships with far-flung relatives was a good motif to see, as was the sacrifices implicit in parenting while in high school。 Was n Emoni's voice varies too widely and is inconsistent with her age and background。 It's hard to imagine she wouldn't be successful in school most of the time。 Her best friend seems well-drawn and age appropriate; and her views seem fairly likely。 There's lots to discuss, and the idea of having an innate talent in the kitchen was very interesting。 Trying to keep up relationships with far-flung relatives was a good motif to see, as was the sacrifices implicit in parenting while in high school。 Was not able to recommend to a 9th grader。 。。。more

Kimstanco

Beautiful。 Hopeful。 Made me want to cook something delicious for my family。。。and hug my daughters!❤

Alexandra Gutierrez

I listened to this over audio and really enjoyed it!! The author did an awesome job narrating

Aga Bojarska

it was so light, but at the same tims touching such hard topics。 so perfect 5/5

kat。loves。books_

Das Cover gefällt mir wirklich unglaublich gut, denn es passt perfekt zur Geschichte, zur Protagonistin und natürlich auch zum großen Thema Essen :D Aber auch ansonsten geällt es mir sehr gut und es hat mich sofort neugierig gemacht。Auch der Schreibstil hat mir ziemlich gut gefallen, denn er ist flüssig, locker und leicht zu lesen。 Ich muss dazusagen, dass ich einige Kapitel gebrauch habe, um so richtig in die Geschichte reinzukommen。 Man hat immer mal eine Art von Rückblick, was mir sehr gut ge Das Cover gefällt mir wirklich unglaublich gut, denn es passt perfekt zur Geschichte, zur Protagonistin und natürlich auch zum großen Thema Essen :D Aber auch ansonsten geällt es mir sehr gut und es hat mich sofort neugierig gemacht。Auch der Schreibstil hat mir ziemlich gut gefallen, denn er ist flüssig, locker und leicht zu lesen。 Ich muss dazusagen, dass ich einige Kapitel gebrauch habe, um so richtig in die Geschichte reinzukommen。 Man hat immer mal eine Art von Rückblick, was mir sehr gut gefallen hat, dadurch hat man Eoni gleich ein bisschen besser kennengelern。 Aber nicht nur sie, sondern auch ihre Familie und einige andere Charaktere。 Allgemein kann nich nur sagen, dass die Autorin es definitiv geschafft hat, eine wunderschöne kleine Famile zu beschreiben, bei der nicht immer alles perfekt sein muss, sondern auch mal Fehler passieren können, an denen dann gemeinsam gearbeitet wird。Emoni ist eine wirklich tolle Protahonistin, jung und doch wirkt sie manchmal deutlich älter, was natürlich auch Sinn macht。 Sie ist stark, selbstbewusst, macht Fehler, aber sie würde alles für ihre Tochter und ihren großen Wunsch tun。 Wenn sie vor einer schwierigen Aufgabe steht, dann arbeitet sie daran, bis es klappt und sie zufrieden ist。 Ihre lieb fürs Kochen glaubt man ihr sofort - die Rezepte mit den ANleitungen in manchen Kapitel ist auch ziemlich interessant und passen super ins Buch。 Aber auch die anderen Charaktere haben mir sehr gut gefallen, ganz besonders eben Emonis kleine Familie, aber auch ihre beste Freundin und den ein oder anderen neuen Mitschüler。Insgesamt ein wirklich schönes und bestärkendes Buch, das ich jedem empfehlen kann der entweder gerne kocht oder einfach ein tolles Buch sucht :D Mir hats also wirklich gut gefallen und ich werde definitiv noch mehr von der Autorin lesen und bin somit doch sehr gespannt, was sie siich noch so ausdenken wird。4,5/5 Sterne 。。。more

BuchBesessen

Hach, was war diese Geschichte um die talentierte Emoni schön! Ich mochte sie, ich mochte, dass sie echt wirkte und man mit ihr fühlen konnte。 Emoni ist 17 und wohnt bei ihrer Großmutter - zusammen mit ihrer 2-jährigen Tochter。 Sie ist fleißig und bescheiden, hat selbst in den größten Anstrengungen noch das Lohnenswerte - und im Hässlichen das Schöne im Blick。 Ich fand sie als Protagonistin stark und überzeugend。Auch die anderen Figuren waren glaubwürdig, ich mochte die Beziehung zu ihrer ‘Buela Hach, was war diese Geschichte um die talentierte Emoni schön! Ich mochte sie, ich mochte, dass sie echt wirkte und man mit ihr fühlen konnte。 Emoni ist 17 und wohnt bei ihrer Großmutter - zusammen mit ihrer 2-jährigen Tochter。 Sie ist fleißig und bescheiden, hat selbst in den größten Anstrengungen noch das Lohnenswerte - und im Hässlichen das Schöne im Blick。 Ich fand sie als Protagonistin stark und überzeugend。Auch die anderen Figuren waren glaubwürdig, ich mochte die Beziehung zu ihrer ‘Buela unheimlich gerne, auch ihre beste Freundin Angelica, und von Malachi und den sanften Annäherungen der beiden fange ich gar nicht erst an。Es geht in „Soul Food“ um so vieles。 Die Herkunft spielt eine Rolle, Vorurteile und Klischees。 Themen wie Verantwortung und Aufopferung。 Und ganz besonders geht es um Träume, das, was dazwischenkommt - und dass man sie dennoch nicht leichtfertig aufgeben sollte。 Es geht um Erwartungen und Vertrauen - in sich, andere und das Leben。 „Unsere Lebensgeschichte wird erst dadurch fesselnd, wenn man Risiken eingeht und Entscheidungen trifft, obwohl man Angst hat。“ (Pos。 402)Und natürlich, wie der Name schon sagt, begleiten wir Emoni auch kulinarisch, denn sie hat eine ganz besondere Gabe。 Als besonderes Schmankerl gibt es sogar ein paar Rezepte, so dass man diese Geschichte nicht nur sehen und fühlen, sondern auch schmecken kann。Die Story fließt eher langsam und ruhig, die Seiten sind aber trotzdem nur so an mir vorbeigerauscht。 Langeweile gibt es nicht, dafür bestehen zu viele Konflikte, die das Ganze am Laufen halten。Der Schreibstil ist leicht, aber tiefgründig und vereinnahmend。 Ich konnte gar nicht anders, als die Seiten zu verschlingen。 Eigentlich gehe ich nie auf das Cover ein, aber mal ehrlich, es ist wunderschön!Für mich ist es ein rundum gelungenes Buch, das jungen Menschen einiges mit auf den Weg geben kann。 。。。more

Beth Jones

I had such high expectations for this book, and let me tell you it surpassed every last one。 I can’t believe I didn’t pick this up sooner, but I’m so glad I’m finally did。 It was so beautiful and full of joy, heartache, pain and forgiveness。 It spans every emotion under the sun and I felt them all throughout reading this book。There is something about books that discuss food that I can’t help falling in love with。 I’m vegan, but even if that focus isn’t vegan, I still love it。 I think it’s someth I had such high expectations for this book, and let me tell you it surpassed every last one。 I can’t believe I didn’t pick this up sooner, but I’m so glad I’m finally did。 It was so beautiful and full of joy, heartache, pain and forgiveness。 It spans every emotion under the sun and I felt them all throughout reading this book。There is something about books that discuss food that I can’t help falling in love with。 I’m vegan, but even if that focus isn’t vegan, I still love it。 I think it’s something to do with the magic of food, the connection that we feel when reading about such a tangible thing。 It always really draws me into the story, and I felt that in this book like no other。Emoni is a Black teen mum living with her elderly grandmother, and she has a natural talent for cooking。 It’s all she wants to do, and when the opportunity comes up at her high school to take a culinary arts class that includes a trip to Spain, she knows she has to take it。The world is a turntable that never stops spinning;This book carries so much weight but was also so easy to read。 The super short chapters were utterly addicting and I really didn’t want to put this book down。 I was just so absorbed by Emoni’s story, and although I had a good idea what would happen at the end, it overjoyed me to be along for the ride。 With the Fire on High has so many important discussions including about race, sexuality, family, friendship, relationships, teen pregnancy and how to deal with being your own person and having to look after a child at 17。 I sometimes find teen pregnancy puts me off books (probably due to a highly disturbing one I read as a young teen that still sticks firmly in my mind, sadly), but this was just handled so well。 I absolutely loved Emoni’s relationship with her family and I felt the difficult balance was written so genuinely and honestly。 I really felt for her。There was just so much I loved about this book, and I honestly don’t have anything to criticise, I could gush about it all day。 It was the perfect contemporary with a twist that had so many heart warming elements and scenes。 I really rooted for and felt connected to all of the characters, and there was a few scenes towards the end of the book that made me tear up because of the love I felt for them all。as humans we merely choose the tracks we want to sit out and the ones that inspire us to dance。Overall, this was an absolutely adorable and heart warming read with some heavy topics that I felt were handled really well。 It was super enjoyable and had so many elements that worked well together, including Emoni’s love for food。 I’m so glad I picked this one up!CW: death of a parent (mentioned, in the past), teen pregnancy, discussions of sex★★★★★5 out of 5 stars-BethMay your shelves forever overflow with books! ☽ 。。。more

Manisha Rai

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cover。 Such a beauty。I really enjoyed reading the book, such a fun read。 I liked the way its written。I loved Emoni's journey as a teen mom。 I love the fact that she is not ashamed of her daughter, because that is other people problem。 I really liked the character (Emoni) I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cover。 Such a beauty。I really enjoyed reading the book, such a fun read。 I liked the way its written。I loved Emoni's journey as a teen mom。 I love the fact that she is not ashamed of her daughter, because that is other people problem。 I really liked the character (Emoni) 。。。more