With the Fire on High

There are some great characters here, as well as vivid writing and the frame of a wonderful tale. This is a fabulous read for someone looking for a light story with hints of social issues. Personally, I'm just too dark and depressed of an individual to believe in fairy tales (especially those without the outward appearance of being a fairy tale), and that's what this story feels like to me. There are some tough times in these characters' pasts, but everything that happens in between these covers is very light and very optimistic. I don't belittle the reader who wants to read happy books, I just don't personally understand or adequately enjoy it. With the Fire on High is a perfect read for those looking for a story that is based on the real world, but plays out nothing like it.