This inspiring story of grief and growth for the COVID generation broke my heart and then pieced it together one recipe at a time; Stamper doesn't shy away from the raw emotions of losing a loved one, and while Eli's journey is messy and complicated, his story is told with honesty and heart that leaves us healing right along with him. -- Nicole Melleby, Author of WINNIE NASH IS NOT YOUR SUNSHINE This hopeful yet realistic story of grief, love, and so many eggs follows Eli on the unpredictable path between loss and acceptance. From cracked shells and broken hearts to first crushes and feisty grandmas, this lovely book offers a lesson in how to land sunny-side up no matter what life dishes out. -- Jules Machias, author of Fight + Flight "A beautiful and heart wrenching examination of grief, growing up, and the joy of cooking!" -- Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of Witchlings and Frizzy "Eli Over Easy mixes the sweetness of a first crush with the bitterness of loss, and sprinkles in a colorful cast of loveable characters. Stamper has the perfect recipe for a heartwarming coming-of-age tale sure to leave readers with a taste for more." -- Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Ethan I Was Before and Yonder Stamper has written a gentle, warmhearted story with appealing characters and a clever premise. Bon appetit! -- Booklist Eli's burgeoning self-expression--through both his cooking and his sweetly developing relationship with Mat--shines through in this tender, low-conflict drama in which Stamper (Small Town Pride) portrays myriad grieving processes and experiences with sensitivity and care.

-- Publishers Weekly.