Love from Scratch by Kaitlyn Hill
Published by Delacorte Press on April 5, 2022
ISBN: 0593379160
Pages: 368
Genres: Romance
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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A surprisingly modern YA romance, Love From Scratch has that warm and fuzzy love story feeling that romance lovers enjoy, while also touching on important social issues. New high school grad, 18 year-old Reese has moved across the country for an internship with a well-known cooking channel before her first semester of college. There she meets Benny, another intern, and they’re thrown together on a new “amateur hour” cooking show, putting both of them unexpectedly into internet stardom. The story dives into the often unfair double-standard and expectations for men versus women in the workplace, and how Reese discovers allies, deals with social media backlash, and her first love. The love story is bumpy but sweet, and Benny is a welcome leading man – open and supportive, he recognizes the unfair treatment his female co-star receives, and champions Reese without coming to her rescue.

Love From Scratch will be a hit for grades 10+. 4 Stars

Reviewed by Hannah Luce, MSAD #59, Madison High School Library