From the author of THE POET X comes a sumptuous prose novel, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas' On the Come Up, Justin Reynolds' Opposite of Always and Nicola Yoon
Ever since she got pregnant, seventeen-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
It had some clichees, but not too many. It was sweet and fast. Emani was a great maincharacter. Young, stubborn and a mother. She was a bit too stubborn at times, but she grew. Her daughter Emma was great too, and same goes for her Abuela. Actually, I kinda liked all the characters.
I really liked the writing style. I could've done with some more recipes throughout the book though, but oh well. I thought I knew where this book was going, but I definitely didn't. It wasn't like a plottwist, it was more the case of me thinking I knew where this was headed. I would've liked to hear more about Emani's parents, and the ending was a bit rushed, but other than that I think it was great.
The narration of the audio was done by the author herself and she did a great job at that.
