With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo

The novel follows the journey of a high school senior with a talent for cooking and a dream of working in the culinary arts. As a teen mother, she faces numerous challenges, balancing the demands of school, her daughter's needs, and her job, all while striving to achieve her aspirations. Her passion for food is both an escape and a means of expression, and she must navigate the complexities of love, family expectations, and her own identity. The protagonist's determination and creativity in the kitchen become a metaphor for her resilience and drive to forge a path for herself and her child.

The 9255th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 102

Since this book was first published in 2019, there is a penalty of 72.0%. The age adjusted score is 28.56.

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