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Things You Save in a Fire
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Book Brief
368
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center, firefighter and paramedic Cassie Hanwell relocates to a male-dominated fire station in Massachusetts, where she faces extreme sexism while navigating an unexpected romance with a kind rookie. Throughout, she grapples with past trauma and familial estrangement, ultimately finding courage and forgiveness. This text features recurring discussions of sexual assault, sexual harassment, addiction, thoughts of suicide, sexism, death, loss of pregnancy, and various medical emergencies.
Emotional
Inspirational
Romantic
Heartwarming
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
157,411 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center is a heartfelt and uplifting novel focusing on themes of forgiveness, resilience, and love. Reviewers praise its well-developed characters, particularly the strong female lead, and engaging writing style. Some criticisms point to predictability in the plot. Overall, it's a compelling and emotionally resonant read.
Who Should Read Things You Save in a Fire?
Readers who enjoy heartfelt stories with strong female protagonists, emotional depth, and themes of love and redemption will find Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center compelling. Fans of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo are likely to appreciate this novel.
157,411 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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