Description

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Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Rachel Lynn Solomon, this charming, poignant rom-com follows an academics-obsessed teen who learns big truths about love, family, and herself when a scheduling snafu lands her in a culinary arts class.

Eliza Park’s senior year will be perfect: She’s going to be salutatorian, give a tear-jerking graduation speech in front of her parents, and enjoy her last year with her equally ambitious best friends. But when a scheduling mishap enrolls her in Culinary Arts, Eliza is suddenly the most clueless person in the class. Her typical title of star student belongs to the aggravatingly arrogant Wesley Ruengsomboon, a charming Thai American boy whose talent in the kitchen leaves Eliza both awed and annoyed.

With her rank on the line, Eliza’s only hope is to snatch the midterm cooking contest win from Wesley, however improbable that may be. Add in the flavor of her grandmother’s Korean recipes, the heat of being class partners with Wesley, and the sweetness of unexpected feelings—and Eliza must now rebuild everything she knew about success, love, and what it means to be herself, from scratch.

About the Author

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Sophia Lee grew up sharing her love of books on the internet but always wanted to write her own. Her passion for stories led her to study film and medical humanities at Vanderbilt University before earning her medical degree at UT Southwestern. A Corpus Christi native and Texan at heart, she currently lives in Washington, DC, as an OB-GYN resident with dreams of being a lifelong storyteller and empathetic health care provider. Eliza, from Scratch is her debut novel.

Praise For…

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"Equal measures witty, poignant, and tender-hearted, Eliza, from Scratch hits the spot in all the best ways." - Sarah Suk, author of Meet Me at Blue Hour and The Space between Here & Now
“A true delight to read, with nuanced, instantly lovable characters, mouth-watering food descriptions, and a romance that will leave you swooning. I devoured this charming, heartwarming book in one sitting.” - Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn’t Find You
“Eliza, from Scratch is a touching tribute to food, family, and the beauty in trying new things even in the face of failure. Equal parts romantic and inspiring, Sophia Lee’s debut reminds us to not give up on the people we love—or ourselves. A real treat!” - Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to be Liked and The Boy You Always Wanted
“A savory rivals-to-lovers romance peppered with top-tier banter and profound emotion. Sophia Lee has a fresh, relatable voice that makes her charming characters easy to root for. This one is for all the overachievers who've veered off course—and a reassurance that sometimes the wrong path can bring you to an even better destination.”  - Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of Today Tonight Tomorrow and Past Present Futur
"Lee’s delicious debut will surely satiate readers."  - Booklist (starred review)
"Tender, balanced, and nuanced; a story to savor." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"In her debut novel, Lee presents a character who doesn’t handle it all with grace, but who takes accountability, learning and growing over the course of the school year." - School Library Journal