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Published by Razorbill on March 13th 2018
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult
Format: ARC
Source: From Publisher
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The autumn morning after sixteen-year-old Audrey Harper loses her virginity, she wakes to a loud, persistent knocking at her front door. Waiting for her are two firemen, there to let her know that the moment she's been dreading has arrived: the enormous wildfire sweeping through Orange County, California, is now dangerously close to her idyllic gated community of Coto de Caza, and it's time to evacuate.
Over the course of the next twenty-four hours, as Audrey wrestles with the possibility of losing her family home, she also recalls her early, easy summer days with Brooks, the charming, passionate, but troubled volunteer firefighter who enchants Audrey--and who is just as enthralled by her. But as secrets from Brooks's dark past come to light, Audrey can't help but wonder if there's danger in the pull she feels--both toward this boy, and toward the fire burning in the distance.

Nothing Left to Burn is a novel that captured me. A story about being swept away in young love, the cost of secrets, and survival when faced with the flames aiming to consume you.
The story is told in alternating chapters as we follow Audrey being evacuated from her home in the wake of a wildfire threatening her neighborhood and the hours that follow along with chapters that provide a backstory on her relationship with the new boy in town, Brooks, and all the ways it consumed her. I had no idea what to expect when I picked this book up and I can’t say I completely know what it was I read when I finished because I found a story so full of twists and turns, so mysterious and full of secrets that it kept me guessing until the very last page, quite literally. It touches upon serious issues like mental illness and toxic relationships while retaining lighter moments filled with strong family bonds, especially between Audrey and her sister. The characters were flawed and intense yet showed a great deal of vulnerability and strength in their resolutions. This is absolutely a coming of age story for Audrey in so many ways and I was on board for her journey. With the threat of the fire in the background, it added some serious elements of excitement and danger.
If you are looking for something a little dark and unlike anything you’ve read before then this is absolutely one to check out. This contemporary had all the elements of a thrill ride that will leave you hypnotized very much like the very fire burning among the pages. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat and watch the events unfold. A fantastic debut from this author!

Bee @ Novel Ink
I didn’t really have this one on my radar but now I really want to read it! It sounds amazing. 🙂
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I’m surprised there hasn’t been more buzz around it. I’ll be watching this author for her future works.
Nick
I hadn’t heard of this one, but it sounds so different, in a very good way. I enjoy coming-of-age stories, so I’ll keep my eyes open for this one.
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
It is definitely different and unique and such a great story!
Aimee (Aimee, Always)
Eeep can’t wait to read this for myself. It seems like such a great read with lots of important themes, so I’m so glad you liked it! <3 Awesome review, Sara.
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I hope you will enjoy it too!
Sam@WLABB
I totally want to read this. I admit, I saw the cover, and was all over it, but I like what you said about a balance of the dark and the light, which is what I always need if there will be darker themes in a book. Great review!
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Definitely a darker theme than I expected and I loved it!
Kelly @ Here's to Happy Endings
I got an ARC of this recently and haven’t picked it up yet, but it sounds like a really good read. I’m glad you were able to enjoy it – I can’t wait to read it after seeing your review!
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I hope you get to it soon and enjoy it as well!
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
I hadn’t heard of this book before, but it sounds great. I think I’d totally be on board for Audrey’s journey as well, and I like that the book sounds like it has a little something for everyone.
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
It’s definitely different and unique and worth checking out. 🙂
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
I’m reading it right now and think it’s great so far.
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Yay! So glad to hear!