52 pages • 1 hour read
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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.
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.
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.
Romance
Modern Classic Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Gender / Feminism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence