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Eliza, from Scratch
by Sophia Lee
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This YA romance was adorable. It had a little bit of everything and seemed pretty realistic yet there were some really tender moments. Eliza is an overachieving type A girl who has the 2nd highest GPA in her senior class. Due to a scheduling mishap, she is forced to take a culinary arts class. The only problem? She can't cook! She meets Wesley, who just so happens to be a very cute boy, who is average academically at school but a genius with cooking.
They start as enemies (of course), but then are partnered together for their Culinary Arts project. Friendship between the two grows as they start to spend time together (naturally).
An adorable romcom with some serious topics as well. Eliza's mother is dealing with grief and depression after losing her own mother. Her best friends seem distant and their inseparable trio is growing apart. Wesley has some issues at home as well - absent and unloving parents who are disappointed in his lack of academic achievements.
Terrific diversity - Eliza is Korean, Wesley is Thai, plus queer and south asian rep in the friend group.
An enjoyable and clean young adult romance!
They start as enemies (of course), but then are partnered together for their Culinary Arts project. Friendship between the two grows as they start to spend time together (naturally).
An adorable romcom with some serious topics as well. Eliza's mother is dealing with grief and depression after losing her own mother. Her best friends seem distant and their inseparable trio is growing apart. Wesley has some issues at home as well - absent and unloving parents who are disappointed in his lack of academic achievements.
Terrific diversity - Eliza is Korean, Wesley is Thai, plus queer and south asian rep in the friend group.
An enjoyable and clean young adult romance!