Hi Tammielyn
Regarding your quest for a good electric, I just finished playing my absolute favorite guitar - a Godin Session. It is a Stratocaster style guitar and why I enjoy it so much comes down to the neck. I just love this thing.
I have a few guitars and like them all for what they are but none feel better in my hands than the Godin.
It is a tough thing to do right now in some areas but if possible I would suggest trying out as many as possible and find one that feels comfortable and playable.
Good luck
This year the diet is definitely gonna stick!