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With the Fire on High

Written by: Elizabeth Acevedo
Narrated by: Elizabeth Acevedo
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Winner of Best Narration by the Author at the Audie Awards 2020

Finalist in Best Young Adult Audiobook at the Audie Awards 2020

From 2019 Carnegie Medal winner and author of THE POET X Elizabeth Acevedo 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. Narrated by the author herself, Elizabeth's words are delivered with the full impact and wealth of her talent.

Ever since she got pregnant, 17-year-old Emoni's life has been about making the tough decisions - doing what has to be done for her young daughter and her grandmother. Keeping her head down at school, trying not to get caught up with new boy Malachi. The one place she can let everything go is in the kitchen, where she has magical hands - whipping up extraordinary food beloved by everyone.

Emoni wants to be a chef more than anything, but she knows it's pointless to pursue the impossible. There are rules she has to play by. And yet, once she starts cooking, and gets that fire on high, she sees that her drive to feed will feed her soul and dreams too. And anything is possible.

'With its judicious depth and brilliant blazes of writing that simmer, then nourish, With the Fire on High is literary soul food' New York Times

©2019 Elizabeth Acevedo (P)2019 Bonnier Books UK Difficult Situations Literature & Fiction Multicultural

Critic Reviews

"With its judicious depth and brilliant blazes of writing that simmer, then nourish, With the Fire on High is literary soul food." (New York Times)
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Some stories just feel good and relatable, right from the get go. This book is one of them. It charts a high school final year journey of a young teen mother who is a life hardened girl, self-confident and curiously hopeful about her future inspite of all the twists and turns in her life. I really liked the way the characters are depicted and their lives intertwined. This plot can easily be turned into something to pity about. But the author has actually made effort to ooze in positivity in every character and relationship.

Also, being a foodies, I really liked how she has mixed the emotions with taste and ideas with recipes to highlight the beautiful side of culinary art. Few parts of the book sure did leave me craving for delicious soul soothing heart filling food. Hoping to go grab some artistic creations of eateries around. All in all a pleasant read with a great audible experience.

A nice soul soothing story with great narration

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I loved the overall emotions of the book. it talked about serious issues too but in a very calm tone. I loved the author/narrator. I would love to read more from her. the end was great too. I loved how the characters weren't just black and white but a mix of all colors. she managed to give a very fulfilling ending to it.

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