Book Review // Things You Save in a Fire

**Thank you St. Martin's Press for this gifted copy!

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis:

"Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. As one of the only female firefighters in her Texas firehouse, she's seen her fair share of them, and she's a total pro at other people's tragedies. But when her estranged and ailing mother asks her to give up her whole life and move to Boston, Cassie suddenly has an emergency of her own.

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 infatuation-inspiring rookie, who doesn't seem to mind having Cassie around. But she can't think about that. Because love is girly, and it’s not her thing. And don’t forget the advice her old captain gave her: Never date firefighters. Cassie can feel her resolve slipping...and it means risking it all―the only job she’s ever loved, and the hero she’s worked like hell to become." Amazon.com

Review:

Things You Save in a Fire is absolutely one to add to your list of KC must reads! I will say, you need to first read How To Walk Away. Then you’ll be able to catch the few novel overlap hints in Things You Save in a Fire.

Katherine Center is a master at composing books that have depth of character, heartbreaking tragedy, triumphant endings, and leaving you wanting more and more. I devoured Things You Save in a Fire. Katherine Center knows exactly what she’s doing because her chapter lengths are so good and quick. I said, “okay, only one more chapter,” about 100 times. I hate long chapters. HATE THEM. Gimme 3-7 page chapters and I’m going to love you forever. 

Another highlight was meeting Katherine Center at her book signing! She is a bubbly ball of enthusiasm and light. While we were sitting in the bookstore hearing her talk about Things You Save in a Fire, her publisher called to tell her that her new book made it to the NYT Best Seller list! It was a fantastic night.