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With the Fire on High

By: Elizabeth Acevedo
Narrated by: Elizabeth Acevedo
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Winner of Best Narration by the Author at the Audie Awards 2020

Finalist in Best Young Adult Audiobook at the Audie Awards 2020

From 2019 Carnegie Medal winner and author of THE POET X Elizabeth Acevedo comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Narrated by the author herself, Elizabeth's words are delivered with the full impact and wealth of her talent.

Ever since she got pregnant, 17-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

©2019 Elizabeth Acevedo (P)2019 Bonnier Books UK Difficult Situations Fiction Literature & Fiction Multicultural Women's Fiction Heartfelt Pregnancy

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"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)
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This was just what I needed. A gentle story, beautifully written and a lovely voice to listen to.

Gentle and beautiful narrative

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I adore the way this was written, it felt incredibly personal but at the same time keeps you at arms length right until the end. I hate writing reviews that talk about the story because that is something I think you should experience for yourself but I got through this in a matter of days because I simply couldn't put it down.

Beautifully read by the author and was just the kind of wholesome I needed. There are some elements of realness and history that remind the reader of the undertones of the story that were superb in adding to, not only the grace of the story but the reality of the world we live in.

Definitely going to be reading more of Elizabeth Acevedos work.

An easy, soulful read that I found so engaging.

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The seemingly effortless figurative language made for such a beautiful listen. Not a story for one who only enjoys action and drama filled plots, but if you can appreciate a simple but realistic insight into someone's life as they grow and evolve, this novel is for you; it depicts human nature, culture and inner conflicts in an original and compelling way.

Left wanting more

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I really didn't expect to like this as much as I did. I usually look for contemporary books with more of a dark theme running throughout, but I was pleasantly surprised!

I loved Emoni - her passion for cooking and her drive to do right by her family. She is so mature, and the relationship that develops towards the end of the book feels so authentic and healthy.

Elizabeth Acevedo narrates the audiobook herself and it's beautifully done.

Brilliant!

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This book was a bit long and the cooking part reminded me of Like water for Chocolate, even if the stories are completely different.
We follow Emoni, a teen mom that was brought up by her grandma and struggles to reconcile the limitations she has in life with achieving her dreams. She has a natural talent when it comes to food and appears to infuse her recipes with some magic when she cooks. It’s slow bit a nice story.

Good bit a bot long

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I did not know what to expect when I downloaded this audio book but I was totally engaged in the story from the start. Loved it!

Fantastic, engaging and real!

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Wonderfully told story of a girl growing up to becoming a young woman. She might have been a mother from the start but Emoni really blossomed.

Fabulous

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This had been on my shelf a while but the audiobook finally came up next to listen to and I enjoyed it so much. The narration was perfect and perfectly captured Emoni’s voice. I was hungry half the time listening to this and had the urge to cook even though I am nowhere close to a chef.

Beautiful

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loved the flow the seamless stream of brilliance in words. the flow of the book and creativity in turning words into colours on a canvas of beautiful art. absolutely masterpiece

loved it

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I loved how Acevedo presents Emoni as strong willed, talented, and able to do whatever she puts her mind to, without shying away from the realities of young motherhood and the conversations surrounding that. The chapters are all really short which helps you zoom through it with the same satisfaction as a Netflix binge. The characters are so well written, Malachi and Abuela have my heart, and the focus on friendship is beautiful. The use of cooking as the central focus was so unique and exciting, and the interspersing of recipes (all with Emoni’s signature touch) was so cool, but be warned it will make you hungry! I listened to the audio & I really recommend as it’s the best audio I’ve ever listened to. I’m just so sad it’s over.

BEST AUDIOBOOK EVER

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