A number of reviewers included the album in their lists of the most anticipated albums of the year. Queerty listed the album as one of the top five "most anticipated queer albums of 2023", and Them named it as one of "11 Albums by LGBTQ+ Musicians We're Excited to Listen to in 2023". PopSugar listed it on their "33 Most Anticipated Albums of 2023", stating that Black, having "created a viral moment on YouTube in 2011 — plans to show off her vocal range for the first time in over a decade with the release of her debut album". DIY listed the album as one of "DIY's Big Albums of 2023", stating that "with 'Let her Burn' Rebecca is set to make her name as one of the most exciting names in pop".
