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Eliza, from Scratch by Sophia Lee
4.25
emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really enjoyed this! Eliza is a great character - her life is messy, she's got a lot to learn, and she's trying so hard. I love a YA book like this that balances romance, friendship, self-discovery, family, and identity, and this book does it so well. Sophia Lee doesn't shy away from the characters' mistakes and the way she allows them to make them and then learn from them really made an impression on me.