When Covid first hit and we believed we might be stuck at home for three weeks (hahahaha) I thought I would get a ton of reading done. I have stacks that I thought I'd get through. At first I did read a lot. But then I watched the news a lot. Then somehow I just couldn't get in to reading which is a BIG deal for me.
Things You Save in a Fire took me waaaaay to long to read. This is a great book. The kind of book I could usually read in a few days. I was excited to start it but somehow the world's problems held my attention instead.
This week I tried to shut things off for a bit and put real effort into finishing this book and I'm really happy I did. Once I really started reading I couldn't stop. I needed to know what was going to happen.
It was Cassie's 16th birthday when her mom left. Her mom went to live with some other man - not her dad. Her mom abandoned her and her father. Worst day ever. But then this boy she had a crush on invited her to a party. Suddenly things felt a bit better. The night ended as the worst night in her life. Her 16th birthday became a day that would haunt her forever.
But years later Cassie is tough. Fire fighter tough. She's worked hard to get there. She can do the firefighter fitness course faster than any of the guys. She's also got a hard shell around her heart and no one is coming in.
A sudden event has her switching fire halls. New crew. New guys. She's also moved in with her mother that she's barely spoken to in years. What is she thinking? But she knows if she works hard and keeps that shell around her heart she will be ok.
This is the second Katherine Center book I've read this year and I've really enjoyed both Things You Save in a Fire and What You Wish For. I will be definitely checking out more of her books. So if you are in a reading rut kick start your reading and pick up this book!
