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Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
Sunday, August 25, 2019
BOOK REVIEW: Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
Release Date: August 13th, 2019
Genre: Romance, Fiction
Published by St. Martin's Press
BOOK BLURB:
The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassie's old job as it could possibly be. Hazing, a lack of funding, and poor facilities mean that the firemen aren't exactly thrilled to have a "lady" on the crew, even one as competent and smart as Cassie. Except for the handsome rookie, who doesn't seem to mind having Cassie around. But she can't think about that. Because she doesn't fall in love. And because of the advice her old captain gave her: don't date firefighters. Cassie can feel her resolve slipping...but will she jeopardize her place in a career where she's worked so hard to be taken seriously?
MY THOUGHTS:
This was my first read from Katherine Center and OMG am I glad that I listened to some of my Instagram buddies that recommended it!
I now want to read all her books đź’™
I feel that it's unfair to define Things You Save in a Fire as a romance book.
Why?
Because it's SO much more!!! Yes, there's a romance going on, but there's also the fact that we get to read about real life's heroes in this book! The people that put their lives on the line everyday. And Cassie Hanwell is a BADASS firefighter, one that can inspire anyone to actually rise above a problem and dare to be ignored.
I think that I always just assumed that women can choose to be whatever profession they choose to, but this book reminds us that it's not quite like that yet, is it? The old school misconception still exists and women need to work twice as hard to claim their space in certain jobs.
I think that I always just assumed that women can choose to be whatever profession they choose to, but this book reminds us that it's not quite like that yet, is it? The old school misconception still exists and women need to work twice as hard to claim their space in certain jobs.
The writing was superb and the character development in this story was flawless! The narrative was so engaging that I could not put it down, and as I got close to the last pages, tears were streaming down my face and I needed to take a breath in order to continue.
The lesson on forgiveness is such a wise one that I want to read it over and over.
A truly beautiful book!
“Choosing to love—despite all the ways that people let you down, and disappear, and break your heart. Knowing everything we know about how hard life is and choosing to love, anyway.. That’s not weakness, that’s courage.”
READER BEWARE: SIDE EFFECTS may include a sudden desire to hug and forgive (yourself and others)...