Young adult · Contemporary fiction
With the Fire on High
Emoni Santiago, a teenage mother in Philadelphia, has a rare gift for cooking. As senior year goes on, she balances caring for her daughter and grandmother with her dream of becoming a chef.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2019
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 256
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like warm, food-filled coming-of-age stories about family and following a passion.
Skip this if you want high drama or a fast plot, as this is a gentle, character-focused book.
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Quick answers about With the Fire on High
- What is With the Fire on High about?
- Emoni Santiago, a teenage mother in Philadelphia, has a rare gift for cooking. As senior year goes on, she balances caring for her daughter and grandmother with her dream of becoming a chef.
- Who should read With the Fire on High?
- Read it if you like warm, food-filled coming-of-age stories about family and following a passion. Skip it if you want high drama or a fast plot, as this is a gentle, character-focused book.
- How long and how fast is With the Fire on High?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 256 pages, first published in 2019.
- Does With the Fire on High have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow With the Fire on High for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends With the Fire on High; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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