Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book!
I have been super excited about this book and was even more pumped when I received an advance copy. I absolutely loved her book “How to Walk Away” and was a little nervous this book would not have the same standard. No need to be nervous in fact this book was even better, which I would have never thought possible!
I loved the main character and her story of being a female fire fighter in a male dominant field. She had the “super hero woman” personality that I adored but was still relatable. I cried, laughed, and just lived through this characters story!
I highly recommend this book and it will be the book the Summer!

“The night I became the youngest person—and the only female ever—to win the Austin Fire Department’s Valor Award, I got propositioned by my partner.”

I mean... that opening!!!!! This was super easy to read feel good book about a really badass female firefighter and lovable characters. I loved the little Easter egg she threw in from “how to walk away”
The ending was slightly too storybook-romance tied with a beat bow on top but I’m not sure if I would’ve wanted it to end any other way.

I have been in a reading slump for a while and decided to pick this up due to the cover. Great choice as I finished it in one sitting!! I have read several by Katherine Center and have never been disappointed, but I think this is my favorite so far! I loved all of the characters (even the not so nice ones) and enjoyed the quick pace. It was emotional, humorous, uplifting and featured a great female firefighter main character.

I received an ARC through NetGalley and I'm SO grateful I did! This novel is INCREDIBLE. Cassie is such a likeable character -- she's strong, brave, and still learning. I was rooting for her the entire way. There are numerous relationships (familial, romantic, and platonic alike!) and they are all true-to-life. I didn't want this book to end.

As soon as it hits shelves, grab a copy! I'm predicting it will definitely be a contender for book of the summer.

First, thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an e-galley of this book.

Cassie has a cool head, and she's a firefighter. She's a really good one too.

When her estranged mom asks her to uproot her life and move to Boston to help her, Cassie goes, but isn't ready for what comes her way. There is hazing at the Boston firehouse, the facilities are in poor shape, and the firemen are not happy to have a lady join them on the job.....except one who doesn't seem to mind so much..

Cassie doesn't fall in love, and she especially doesn't date firemen.......but this one is starting to get to her!

#NetGalley #ThingsYouSaveinaFire

It's been days since I finished this read, and I still can't get it off my mind. If that's not the mark of a 5-star read, I don't know what is. This heartfelt novel has definitely made it onto my "favorites of 2019" list. You will <i>not </i>want to miss this one when it releases on August 13th!

I love women's fiction &amp; I read it for a number of reasons. Sometimes, I'm looking for something on the "fluffy" side, and sometimes, I'm just in the mood for a "feel-good" story. But I know I've found a favorite when I have a book that's easy to sink into and hard to put down, and not only that, but one that makes me <i>feel</i> a whole range of emotions. And that's precisely what I found with <i>Things You Save in a Fire</i>.

My heart alternately ached and soared for Cassie. I know it sounds cliche, but by story's end, she truly felt like a friend. Center's writing of her character (and just in general) blew me away. If you are a fan of Emily Giffin's novels, I'd highly recommend this book. This wasn't just a fluffy story (not that there's anything wrong with them!)--there's heartbreak, anger, fear, guilt, resentment...basically, <i>depth</i> to the story.

And back to Cassie--what a heroine! It was a joy to read along her journey and watch her grow. I won't delve too much into that--just trust me, you'll love her. And the rookie? You won't be able to help being won over by him, too. The rest of the characters are wonderful, too--vivid and fleshed out. I honestly can't get over how "real" this story felt to me, and maybe that's part of why I can't stop thinking about it.

I could gush about this book all day, but since I can't force a copy into your hands, I will just highly recommend that you find a copy for yourself when this hits shelves in August!

This was another top-notch read from Katherine Center. I find myself still thinking of the characters months after finishing.

After reading a book that I love I usually always have a lull in reading. Who we kidding? The whole last two years has been a lull for me. I always just want something that is enjoyable and easy to read after that type of book. I just usually have a hard time finding it and end up one starring stuff.


This is that type book. And I liked it. I liked it a lot. I gave up sleep for this book. Sleep is one of my favorite things.

The book is centered on a female firefighter (Cassie) who gets in a bit of a hot mess back in her hometown of Texas. She loves the job though and does not want to start off again. Her estranged mom has called and wants her to spend a year 'helping her' after her eyesight is starting to go. Cassie agrees to do it just so she can keep doing what she loves.

The move from Texas to Boston is totally new. She is living in a small house with her mom (who she has never forgiven for leaving) and the new fire department? Full of old school guys who don't think 'a lady' needs to be in their environment.

Then Cassie sees the Rookie. He starts on the same day she does. He is not the picture perfect little firefighter that calendars are made of...but the dude saves puppies.


*swoon*

This is a cute little story. I was never bored. I liked the characters and even when it went on the mushy side I still didn't chunk it. Probably because I liked reading about a main character that kicks butts AND is female.


Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.

Protagonist Cassie Hanwell is a firefighter who is uprooted to take care of her mother in a town that does not want a female firefighter. Not only does Cassie prove them wrong, she is able to learn a lot about forgiveness along the way. Cassie grew up thinking some things in her life were true - and has spent a lot of time avoiding them since. It was an amazing growth story to see her open up her heart to the people around them even if it meant she could get hurt again.

The characters were relatable and this is the kind of story that leaves you rooting for every character. I loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Katherine Center for gifting me this advanced reader copy!

Things You Save In a Fire by Katherine Center is a relatively quick read, but it delves into a deep subject.
Cassie is a firefighter and has struggled with being female in a male profession. She's worked hard to get where she is. She's also been estranged from her mother.
Her mother contacts her and requests help. Cassie will need to quit her job and move to a new fire company where she will have to fight to prove herself again. And all for a woman she had had many problems with.
Cassie learns about forgiveness and the value of letting go of old hurts and anger.

Things You Save in a Fire was my first title by Katherine Center. I'm struggling to write this one a bit... while I thought it was a quick, mostly charming story, I feel like I'm rating it somewhat low in a field of 4-5 star reviews.

Cassie's relationship with her mother and the process of healing and understanding was my favorite part of this story. I also appreciated Cassie's growth of character... it felt like she deepened and came to terms with a lot through the course of the book. (And Owen? Well, what more could you want in a love interest??) Despite Cassie's growth, though, I had trouble connecting with her through most of the book. And the ending wrapped everything up a little too quickly and neatly for me... there was just this huge mess and then everything suddenly fell into place.... it just felt a little convenient and forced. Some reviews described this as a romantic comedy/drama... I feel like it was mostly family and romantic drama. (I'll include a trigger warning for sexual assault - although that's not described in any detail.)

I do think it's worth a look for lovers of women's fiction, and when it releases in August, it'll be a very popular end-of-summer beach read! Many thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the advance digital review copy.

Though not my favorite genre, Things You Save in a Fire is an entertaining, enjoyable, light read. I think there were elements of the book that could have been improved, mainly the tone and the predictability of the book, but honestly, it truly fits the genre. This would make a great beach read, in my opinion.

Things You Save in a Fire is a breathtaking novel that just lingers with you long after it’s done. I read it in less than a day, and was immediately sucked into Cassie’s world as a badass femal firefighter. Over the course of the novel, we see her struggles as she finally deals with some family issues and learns the true meaning of forgiveness. There’s subtle but important lesson running throughout but it’s so well woven into the novel, that you almost can’t tell it’s there. There’s also a pretty perfect romantic interest which helps soften Cassie’s tough exterior and show us that sometimes being vulnerable is a strength and that sometimes the best things can come out of that.

This book was an amazing read from start to finish. It took me a little while to read due to a crazy semester of nursing school but i was always excited to get back into the story that kept me captivated.

I would highly recommend this one to all of my book loving friends!

Thank you for the ARC of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads page at https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly.

Let’s just start by saying I am not a Woman’s Fiction type of reader. I don’t really care for strong female characters and their life-changing stories. I usually read Thrillers, Horror and anything that has to do with death and being scared. But man, this book just melted my heart and I couldn’t get enough of it.

Katherine Center did an amazing job building up the main character, by the end of the book I felt like I was right there with her, going through everything she was going through. As well as giggling like a teenager who just met a cute boy.

It was funny, sad, heartwarming and life-changing. I was laughing, almost crying (I don’t cry when reading lol) and reading as fast as I could because I just had to find out what happens next.

I finished it in just a few days, which is an amazing accomplishment for a mom of three.

This book follows Cassie, a female firefighter. And even though she is a girl she is tough as nails. I’d say tougher than most of the guys. The girl can do 29 one handed pull-ups. Wow! And there’s a good reason why she is like that.

The running theme throughout the book is forgiveness, and Cassie struggles with forgiving her mom. Life throws some curve balls at her and she has to navigate through them.

I loved this book so much that as soon as I finished this book I went and bought two more of Catherine's books. And LOVED them too!

I would like to thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC of "Things you save in a fire" by Katherine Center.
First, Cassie is a firefighter who needs to travel and take care of an ailing parent. Unfortunately, Cassie and the parent have a challenging relationship but the characters grow throughout the book. Cassie slowly evolves into a better version of herself.
Second, the author did an amazing job showcasing the hardships females face in male-dominated fields such as the fire service. She also further expanded on the firehouse relationships and expectations.
Third, I'm almost embarrassed to say that this was only my second book by Ms. Center and she is now a favorite author.
I highly recommend.

I couldn't put this one down! I love the wittiness of Katherine Center's writing style. Cassie, the main heroine of the book is very likable and the setting (firefighter life) was interesting to read about. Highly recommend and I am eagerly awaiting her next book- they are such treats to read!

Such a great story. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend reading it. Can’t wait to read more of her books.

4.5/5 I usually pass on books that claim to give you "all the feels," but Center's writing has a way of pulling you in and making what could have been fluff into something much more real. I loved all of the details thrown in about the firehouse and what it's like to be the only woman in a male-dominated profession. I actually met a woman who is a firefighter with the Austin Fire Department just last week. She looked like she could totally enter a fire, throw a 25olb guy over her shoulder and pull him out. If we ever cross paths again, I think I might just tell her about this book!