paigereitz 's review for:

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
5.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Wow. I really loved this. Acevedo weaves a beautiful story of intersectionality and struggle and triumph. The story of an inner city teen mom and how people and relationships and opportunities can transform a young person’s life. The story of complex people loving complexly. Beautiful.