With The Fire On High was everything and more I was expecting from Elizabeth Acevedo, she is now one of my favourite authors. I read Acevedo's debut The Poet X last year and it's brilliance was mind blowing. With The Fire On High is another exceptional book by this author.
This book follows Emoni Santiago, a young, single mother still in high school and living with her Abuela. Emoni's life has never been simple, her mother died in childbirth and her father walked out soon after, she fell pregnant at fourteen and has since been raising her daughter alone with her Abuela.
One of Emoni's only passions in life is cooking so when an culinary arts elective is added as an option, she thinks her dreams are finally coming true. But this class isn't the walk in the park she was expecting.
Acevedo discusses difficult and varying topics such as race, teen pregnancy, single parenthood, relationships, family and poverty. The writing is so smooth and easy to read.
I loved the magical element to this novel, how Emoni's dishes brought up bittersweet memories to their recipients, it added a whimsical feel to the story. I would urge everyone to read this glorious book.
This book follows Emoni Santiago, a young, single mother still in high school and living with her Abuela. Emoni's life has never been simple, her mother died in childbirth and her father walked out soon after, she fell pregnant at fourteen and has since been raising her daughter alone with her Abuela.
One of Emoni's only passions in life is cooking so when an culinary arts elective is added as an option, she thinks her dreams are finally coming true. But this class isn't the walk in the park she was expecting.
Acevedo discusses difficult and varying topics such as race, teen pregnancy, single parenthood, relationships, family and poverty. The writing is so smooth and easy to read.
I loved the magical element to this novel, how Emoni's dishes brought up bittersweet memories to their recipients, it added a whimsical feel to the story. I would urge everyone to read this glorious book.