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Cassie Hanwell is good at what she does. She lives and breathes being a firefighter. Every moment is spent making every effort to be the best firefighter she can be. Her captain praises her efforts, her crewmates have her back. Life is pretty good. Until her someone from her past shows up at her big awards ceremony, and Cassie loses it. Now her job is on the line. And that’s the moment her estranged mother decides to call in a favor. Will the risk be worth the reward? Or is rock bottom still further down?

Things You Save in a Fire is a story of trauma, forgiveness, and finding a way to pick yourself up again when it seems like the universe is trying to beat you down. Katherine Center does a fantastic job of creating characters that pull at your heartstrings. I found myself smiling along with their triumphs and holding my breath through their tribulations. I had a hard time putting this one down. There was mystery, drama, and a little romance. All the makings of a perfect book.

All of that being said, while the story was good and the writing was beautiful, there was nothing about this book that really stuck with me. Don’t get me wrong, it was a wonderful story and I enjoyed reading it but there was nothing super profound and earth-shattering. So, if you’re looking for a light read with a bit of drama but not enough to send you into a spiral, a little romance but nothing that will have you fanning yourself, then this is the book you want to read!