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Aug 03, 2023peacebenow rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book as I recall it was recently banned in some schools and wanted to know why? This is a perfect book for teens to read and includes some of the challenges many teens face as they make their way into adulthood. Emoni may not…
Jul 01, 2023areli rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth knows what to write about, how to say it, and how to touch my heart. She speaks to the Latinx community.
Apr 25, 2023SurreyLibraries_Teens3 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
‘With the Fire on High’ follows teenage mother, Emoni Santiago, as she tries navigating through her final year of high school while being a caring mother for her child, Emma. Emoni thinks that she has her goals figured out but when a…
Apr 07, 2023c8_19 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Emoni was easy to root for, and the concerns of her life were realistic and compelling, though there's nothing dazzling or super dramatic about her story. It's slice-of-life and simple. And that really works here; it's done well. I've…
Apr 05, 2023
FINALLY A GOOD BOOK. I SHAKE YOU WARMLY BY THE HAND WHO EVER PUT THIS ON TEENREADS. Emoni is a ten mom and a magical chef of a girl. Like every single dish she makes makes me want to eat it. Its so warm and comforting and even through…
Jun 13, 2022_ShyGuy_ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
With the Fire on High, a young adult romance by Elizabeth Acevedo, shares the story of teen mom Emoni as she navigates her final year of high school. Emoni, a fantastic chef, experiences several new opportunities alongside her abuela, best…
Mar 16, 2022Hillsboro_RobP rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Acevedo writes with nearly unmatched talent, and her powerful 2019 novel of a half Puerto Rican teen mom with a gift for cooking fully lives up to the well-deserved reputation. With powerful poetry and a protagonist who simply…
Nov 21, 2021phyllis94941 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was a book full of "inspiration and passion" just like Emoni's cooking. Emoni Santiago, an Afro/Hispanic high school senior and single mother of a two-year-old daughter, lives with her Puerto Rican grandmother in Philadelphia and…
Nov 18, 2021Sjanae90 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
First, the book is great. The way the author describes/lays out each chapter is easy to visual. The struggle of the teenage mother is real in this book. The reason why I gave this book four stars instead of five is because some chapters…
Oct 31, 2021broquepin rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As a teen mom, Emoni Santiago is all too familiar with hardships and struggles. With the start of her senior year, Emoni is forced to make decisions for not only her life but for her daughter's, too. And while Emoni loves cuisine and…
Jun 30, 2021ceejc0811 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite books! I recently gave it as a high school graduation gift as well.
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Jun 24, 2021Books_with_Brock rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Let me first start off by saying the cover of this book is gorgeous. Especially the colors. Sadly to say, this book was disappointing to me. I am 85 pages into the novel and I find it quite boring. I find myself continuously stopping in…
May 14, 2021ArapahoeJulia rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A story filled with family, cooking, travel, and the pursuit of passion. The audiobook is also phenomenal!
May 14, 2021
After becoming pregnant with Babygirl freshman year, Emoni Santiago has had to make a lot of tough decisions based on doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let everything go and not have to focus…
May 14, 2021TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was extremely addicting and I couldn’t put it down. Even though the book was 416 pages long it’s such a fast-paced story that you can quickly finish it in a couple of days. This is the first YA book I’ve read where the main…
Oct 22, 2020p_h rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The main character, Emoni Santiago, is a high school senior who loves cooking. Fortunately, her school starts a culinary arts course, and she decides to join and follow her dream of becoming a chef. Throughout the book, she learns how to…
May 11, 2020IndyPL_JessicaNS rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Acevedo knows how to write a serious book with just the right amount of uplifting joy and optimism. Emoni is a girl who had to grow up quickly. Her mother died giving birth to her, her father couldn't handle raising her so…
Mar 26, 2020JCLMirandaA rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Emoni is a senior in high school and is struggling to find her place in the world, in addition to being a single mother and raising her daughter with the help of her abuela and making as much delicious food as she can. Acevedo’s filled…
Mar 10, 2020ArapahoeTiegan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Acevedo is so good at creating unique and real voices for her characters. I loved the way Emoni was written - she jumped off the page with how real she was. I really appreciated this coming-of-age story about a girl who had a…
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Mar 09, 2020Gina_Vee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Let me give you a list of all the reasons I love this book: 1. Emoni is from my hometown and goes to one of my Alma Maters. 2. Emoni doesn't learn like everyone else is "supposed" to learn; you can't expect her to memorize and…
Oct 03, 2019Chapel_Hill_KrystalB rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A bit conflicted about this one. I listened to it, which definitely sweetened my opinion; the author is an excellent, genuine narrator. I had lots of love for the strong female characters lifting one another up. Lots of love for the…
Oct 01, 2019VaughanPLKim rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Emoni Santiago loves to cook, and her recipes are like magic. She has a talent for knowing which ingredients complement each other and how to turn a dish from good to excellent. She dreams of working in a kitchen, but it seems impossible.…
Sep 04, 2019penelopegomez rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I honestly really liked this book and it was about a topic that I've always been curious about. The main character Emoni is a teen mom. It's her senior year of high school and as if applying for colleges isn't stressful enough, imagine…
Aug 14, 2019SPPL_TKBTeenChoice rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
From TKB Teen Stella: This book is about a girl named Emoni who is navigating her senior year of high school while being a teen mom to her daughter Emma or “babygirl”. The most compelling aspect of the book is just how well Emoni handles…
Aug 02, 2019sjpl_rebekah rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I have not yet read The Poet X, but I’ve heard enough hype about it that I was excited to get my hands on Acevedo’s newest novel. I have a feeling this book will also be widely acclaimed, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it too is nominated…