A review by omnombailey
Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 
This was what I wanted the book Fangirl to be like - a good balance between fandom and real life. It was a refreshing read, surprising me when I thought some points would turn out to be predictable. And while I'm not a fan of miscommunication as drama, Eliza's need for anonymity along with her struggles to connect with her family were genuine. I loved watching Eliza evolve as an individual struggling with some serious mental health problems and come into her own healthy habits. Some things did make me raise an eyebrow, like how absolutely clueless her parents were about the success of her webcomic. I know they opened a bank account for her, but like... really? The new computer, tablet, software, and all of that wasn't a hint? Geez, if had all of that at her age, my mom would have been hounding me as to how much all of it cost and where I got the money to pay for it. Her parents' obliviousness might have made sense set in the early 2000s, but for a modern story? Not so much. Thankfully, those details weren't the central focus of the story, but it was annoying nonetheless. 
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