I knew I was in for a treat when I first heard about With the Fire on High. It was one of those books that I knew I had to read from the title and description alone. The fact that the cover was absolutely to die for didn't hurt either!
Emoni is juggling being a teenager, a mother and caregiver. She is this strong character who has a heart of gold and honestly you just want her to strive and suceed throughout the book.
The style of writing is reminiscent of THUG by Angie Thomas and is easy to read while opening your eyes to the way others in our world live. A powerful story that will warm your heart right the way through.
One thing I did find a little off putting was the way Emma was spoken to in places, she's two years old and I found it really odd to think of Emoni talking to her while she was having a meltdown at bedtime like she was many years older.
Emoni is juggling being a teenager, a mother and caregiver. She is this strong character who has a heart of gold and honestly you just want her to strive and suceed throughout the book.
The style of writing is reminiscent of THUG by Angie Thomas and is easy to read while opening your eyes to the way others in our world live. A powerful story that will warm your heart right the way through.
One thing I did find a little off putting was the way Emma was spoken to in places, she's two years old and I found it really odd to think of Emoni talking to her while she was having a meltdown at bedtime like she was many years older.