I finished this book in one day and I would have finished in hours if I weren't busy with other things. Ahhh this was such a cute story. This is one of those rare books that makes me wish it had a movie. Pepper and Jack's chemistry, their banters and most of all Twitter wars were so fun to read. The characters were polished and their development was well versed. The story had me hooked from the beginning. I've read so many contemporaries that they're pretty predictable for me now, but this book had me at edge of my seat to know what will happen next and for the mystery involving both characters' parents. It's been a while I've read a contemporary this good, I look forward to read more books by Emma Lord.

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. This YA contemporary romance was so very cute! I loved every word, dialogue exchange, and that it had no swearing or sex. The banter between Pepper and Jack was very real and I liked that both had strong families. Each main character goes through the typical teenage angst and family struggles but it didn't feel like I was reading the same old story line. Great novel and I would definitely read more by this author.

An Okay-ish read. might be a little bit cheesy for my liking, but still it was kinda enjoyable.
Thank you for providing me a copy in exchange for my honest review.

One of my favourite romance tropes is enemies-to-lovers and when I came across Tweet Cute, the premise had me immediately hooked! I wished Tweet Cute on Netgalley and I was pretty excited that I got my very first wish granted!!! Thanks Netgalley & St Martins Press

Tweet Cute is a charming and entertaining YA romcom that lived up to expectations and really resonated with me. I wish I had read more books like this growing up to process things and worry less! This book explores great themes about belonging, complicated family relationships, academic pressures, sibling rivalry, friendships and working out direction in your life. It’s such an enjoyable story that had great pace and flowed smoothly with fantastic and relatable characters, great banter, an adorable romance and great pop culture references - it was binge worthy and left me smiling for days!

4.5/5⭐️

I will start out by saying that I feel like “teenage enemies somehow start texting, sometimes anonymously, discover they actually like each other via textual flirtation” is slowly becoming a weird niche genre in YA. And this book does admittedly feel a little “Letters to the Lost” meets “Red, White, and Royal Blue” with some “You’ve Got Mail” thrown in. It will probably draw some comparisons. But it’s just so… good. I cannot tell you how rare it is for me to read a 330-page book in one sitting, but I couldn’t put this one down. All the characters are astonishingly well crafted, with teenage issues that actually feel realistic, and look, let’s get this out of the way now, Jack is basically everything you could ever want in a male protagonist. (He’s perfect, and I will fight you on this point.) Pepper is also pretty awesome. Their slow, flirty development over the course of the book is so fantastic that you can basically forget about the anonymous chat subplot if it feels overdone.

And it’s awesome to see a book with pop cultural references that don’t totally miss the mark – make no mistake, this one is absolutely for millennials, and I have never laughed more at literary Mean Girls gifs or “sure, jan” references. And I only found three things to complain about in the entire book, which is really saying something:

1. I felt like the conflict and tension between Jack and his twin Ethan could have been a little more resolved.
2. This is admittedly an ARC, but the formatting on the texts in the e-book was a huge challenge. I am hoping the publisher fixes that issue before for realsies publication. (Hey, Wednesday Books! Please resolve this!)
3. Where is the recipe for Monster Cake?!?!?!?!? I need it in my life.

In conclusion, I give this book five stars and/or five heart eyes emojis. Fantastic, fluffy, and ultra sweet.

(This book was provided as an ARC in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley.)

"They're here for your grilled cheese," I told her.
"Not unless you've changed my secret ingredient to cocaine, they're not."

This just might be my favourite YA contemporary novel of the year!
Loveable characters, very original story, loads of fluff, yet not over the top.
Pepper and Jack were so realistic and their cute little love story absolutely believable.
I had the biggest grin on my face throughout the entire book. And that coming from a person who started outgrowing this genre means a lot!

I will be so upset if this novel doesn't get the hype it deserves.

This is such a cute YA book about friendship and relationships. Pepper and Jack get their respective family businesses into a Twitter feud. Everything is made even more complicated by the fact that they've been taking anonymously to one another on an app Jack created for students at their school. It's a very sweet book, and I loved reading it.

I loved this sweet rom-com about two teens from feuding families. It’s got vibes of Romeo and Juliet with a very modern spin.

After a bit of a slow start for a chapter or two, I really started to connect to the characters when the Twitter war started. I loved the humor and seeing how Pepper and Jack's relationship in-person and online developed. I, sadly, had to stop reading to, you know, sleep and work, but if I could have, I would have read this straight through.

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord:

“Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist. Her family may be falling apart, but their massive fast-food chain is booming ― mainly thanks to Pepper, who is barely managing to juggle real life while secretly running Big League Burger’s massive Twitter account.
Enter Jack, class clown and constant thorn in Pepper’s side. When he isn’t trying to duck out of his obscenely popular twin’s shadow, he’s busy working in his family’s deli. His relationship with the business that holds his future might be love/hate, but when Big League Burger steals his grandma’s iconic grilled cheese recipe, he’ll do whatever it takes to take them down, one tweet at a time.
All’s fair in love and cheese ― that is, until Pepper and Jack’s spat turns into a viral Twitter war. Little do they know, while they’re publicly duking it out with snarky memes and retweet battles, they’re also falling for each other in real life ― on an anonymous chat app Jack built.
As their relationship deepens and their online shenanigans escalate ― people on the internet are shipping them?? ― their battle gets more and more personal, until even these two rivals can’t ignore they were destined for the most unexpected, awkward, all-the-feels romance that neither of them expected.”

“I hate that I feel like I have to be a different person to match.”
★★★★★

The title of the book is obviously referring to “meet cute” but in tweeter. Personally I think that this story is much more complicated because the relationship between the main characters grows over time, rather than in an instant.
When I started reading this book I was expecting it to be somewhat like “What if it’s us” by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera; but what I’ve got was similar to what happens in “Geekerella” by Ashley Poston.
The story was at a perfect rhythm, it wasn’t too slow or too fast. The time the author invested in each of the events was perfect, making the book fluent and untiring.
The cast of character is lovable and relatable, they react in a real way. Even when most of their problems don’t happen to an average person their reactions feel real, there are no overreactions and they embrace the personality of each one of the characters.
There were too many things happening of the book; that, along with the book title that made me expect something else, made it a little bit difficult to identify the main plot of the story. I like to say that the story had mini plots because it actually felt like that, but even with the un defined main plot, the book wasn’t confusing, In fact I think it made it added intrigue with all the “What’s going to happen with…?”. Those might even count as plot twists.
In general the story is lovable, with enough romance to not make it cheese or sober and enough intrigue to not make it a stressful read. The author’s voice portraits perfectly the personality of each character and the description of the setting and the situations the characters had to pass trough, in my opinion was just right.
I would recommend this rom-com to teenagers and young adults. I’m looking forward to read more books from Emma.

A viral twitter war between the main characters Pepper and Jack make up this main plot for this romantic comedy for young adults. I also love a book set in NYC! The supporting characters really added an element to the novel, I'd recommend it!

This book was a fluffy comedy that I was happy to read in between some fantasy books. The premise of this book is two teenagers who get into a real-life Twitter war and, of course, maybe there is some romance involved at times. I didn't know what this book was about when I started it actually and I expected something else but was happily surprised! I am always happy when a book can make me laugh out loud like this one did. It's definitely funny and silly and ridiculous which is so awesome. 

Pepper is the main female character in this story and I felt most connected to her story. She has her fingers in so many different pies and somehow keeps her head on straight running the Twitter account for her family's business. She has to deal with college admissions and interviews, too, which I'm sure many of us can relate to. 

Jack is the main male character in this story and he is definitely the one who instigates the Twitter feud. I am kind of jealous that I can't try the grilled cheese that his family's deli makes because I absolutely love grilled cheese! Jack adds another layer to the story, creating an anonymous chat app that he unknowingly talks to Pepper on (this isn't a spoiler, it's on the GR summary, I promise!) 

Unknown identity? Is that a YA trope?! I think I remember something similar in We Are the Perfect Girl so let's make it a thing. It definitely added another whole layer to this story that made it even more interesting. It was a fairly short book so I would definitely recommend it for a quick read to break up reading or if you're in a reading slump. 

The thing I loved most about this book is the inclusion of the Twitter feud and how the online community reacts to the two of them. They begin shipping them because, of course they do, and that was just so millennial and on brand. Twitter is probably my favorite social media platform and seeing the way the romance developed in this modern age was well-done.

Banter, cheesy love, different family dynamics. What more could I want?!

A cute story, which big banter between the main two characters, and alternating POVs? I was here for that.

The story's underlying premise around family was deep and meaningful, and the character development was spot on for this little contemporary!

I really enjoyed this one, and I rate it 4.5/5 stars!

(This review will feature on my blog on Jan 7!)

**Review will be published January 20th, 2020 for the Blog tour, I will update this review with links at that time!**

Thank you to Wednesday Books for the digital copy! All opinions are my own.

SO CUTE & CHARMING Y’ALL.

This is the first book I’ve read that comes out in 2020! And it was great. Love when that happens. This is such a simply sweet high school rom-com. Lets break it down.

Okay, Pepper and Jack? PRECIOUS. From the synopsis I assumed that the drama of their budding relationship would resonate from the Twitter war and was surprised (in a good way) when it went in another direction. I thought this created a lot less of a mess and was very well done. Pepper was a great MC, but the real star to me was Jack. I LOVE THAT LITTLE CINNAMON ROLL. The poor guy just wanted to be appreciated for him (don’t we all?). I love that Pepper always knew who he was (and never mistook him for his twin). They had great banter and amazing chemistry through Twitter, texting and being together in general. It was a great slow-forming (I wouldn’t say burn, only because this book isn’t sexual at all in nature – it’s a very YA romance, which is another great bonus point) romance that had me cheering by the time I finally got my kiss scene. I was loving all of the fluff these two were giving.

I am so here for Pepper being a baker y’all. As one myself, it really solidified my connection with her. I love how willing she was to help others and tried to genuinely be kind in situations where I would understand her flipping out. Pepper had to deal with a lot on all fronts; school, mom, friends, etc. and handled better than I probably would have.

Pepper’s Mom though? Ugh. I knew she was up to something and had surmised what her “reasoning” would be and was not impressed (not with the writing or anything, just in how this character acted). If anyone needed to grow up it was her. I didn’t like the way she treated Pepper and was over her acting like a child by the end. I’m glad she did have some resolution and started acting like an actual adult.

The writing was pretty solid, I felt at times there were a lot of repetitive phrasing. So much so that I’m noting it here because of how often it occurred. I liked the New York setting and thought it was a great quirk that Pepper was afraid to go outside of her bubble to further places in Manhattan (because that would SO BE ME). I haven’t read a book with Twitter and burger/grilled cheese restaurants at the fore front. This made me love it more because I felt it was a newer look for young adult contemporary. And for someone that doesn’t even have a Twitter account, I didn’t mind one bit.

This was a great debut book and I’m excited to see what Emma Lord has in store next. If this is any indication, it will be another hit. Definitely check this one out! It’s as cute as it sounds.

Overall audience notes:

Young adult contemporary
Language: some language throughout
Romance: a few kisses
Trigger warnings: cyber-bullying

3.5 stars

I liked the idea behind this one as corporate social media wars are definitely a relevant topic in today's times. I mean just look at the frenzy over Popeye's chicken sandwich after their back and forth quips with competitor Chic-fil-A. And while at times while reading this book, I struggled with some of the business aspects of the story, I did like the two main characters and thought they had good chemistry together. Overall it was, well, a cute read!

Not too long ago Big League Burger was just a small hamburger restaurant in Nashville owned and run by Pepper's mom and dad. It seemingly found success overnight and quickly added new locations, and is now one of the top fast food franchises in the country. Even though Pepper is busy with school and swim team, she also helps run the social media accounts per the request of her mom. (but shh, it's a secret as the rest of the world doesn't need to know the online voice of Big League Burger is just a teenager)

Jack feels like he lives in his twin brother's shadow but he still always tries to do the right thing by helping out at his parents' deli. He is livid when Big League Burger rips off the recipe for his family's grilled cheese sandwich with special sauce. This means war. Twitter war, to be specific, as he's going to use the deli's Twitter account to give Big League Burger a piece of his mind. Shenanigans ensue and Pepper and Jack are going to spend a lot of time trying to one up one another. But maybe there's also time for a little romance too!

So it's probably going to sound like I have more complaints about this book than anything, but I really did like the story. The biggest problem for me was trying to just go with the story and not take it too seriously rather than question how realistic it was that a teenager was running a social media account for such a gigantic company. Jack's situation made more sense because it just was a mom and pop operation. In general I had a difficult time understanding Pepper's mom as it was hard to get her motivations at times. Many of the questions I had regarding her end up being answered by the end of the story, but in some ways it felt like it was too little too late.

I liked how the story alternated between the perspectives of Pepper and Jack and thought they were pretty well-developed lead characters. It truly is mind boggling how much of a role social media plays in our lives now versus when I was a teenager and the internet was just becoming a mainstream thing. Overall, the author did a good job writing a modern, young adult romance.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review!

3.5
A cute, relatively tame (with the angst being around family or perfectionist school expectations) high school realistic fiction book.

The premise is fun and what I liked best about the book. having two teens who find themselves managing the Twitter accounts of their families’ food businesses felt fresh and funny and not quite realistic but close enough to be enjoyable and entertaining. They both go to an elite private school in NYC, and have some poignant moments navigating their siblings and family dynamics.. as well as their own lives and the business and all the ways things blow up on Twitter.

A little too wrapped up and cutesy for me and the characters were a bit light, but the twin representation was decently done and reflective and I liked that. I also enjoyed that it was approachable and not too dark in case that's not what a kid is looking for (which can be hard to find with books about high schoolers!).

An easy win to rec to students.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was cute but some of the modern name dropping felt odd since most of the references felt more like 2010. But for a cute and quick contemporary read this was nice.

Plot: This book had such a fun premise! As soon as I read the summary of the book, I knew I had to add it to my TBR list. And I'm happy I did! This book was so fun, and I really liked the twists and turns the story took. The book didn't unfold the way I expected it to, which was a pleasant surprise to me. I also think this book had a perfect ending.

Characters: The characters were all fun! I really liked Pepper and Jack, and kept hoping they would realize their feelings for each other. I also really liked Pepper and Jack's family and friends.

The cover: It's a really cute cover!

Overall: I was bordering on getting into a reading slump before beginning this book, and I'm happy to say this book saved me from that! I couldn't stop reading this book. I'm very happy I read it! This book had me laughing out loud several times during it, which is one of the best things I can say about a book. It also kept making me so hungry! All the baking Pepper does in the book kept me craving all the food. (And also, I would please like some Monster Cake IRL.) This was a fantastic debut, and I look forward to reading more of this authors books in the future! I highly recommend this book!

Tweet Cute, written by Emma Lord, is a charming young adult romantic comedy set to be released on January 21, 2020. This debut novel is published by Wednesday Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Press.

Pepper is an overachiever who succeeds in everything she sets her mind to, but when her mother asks her to take over the Twitter account for Big League Burger—the family’s successful fast food chain—nothing goes according to plan. She inadvertently begins a war with a local company that quickly spirals out of control.

Jack always thought that he and Pepper had nothing in common aside from being in the same class at their conservative private school. Jack is more of a class clown, always annoying Pepper, whom he sees as being a robot. Jack is uninterested in being popular or first in his class; his twin is more interested in such things.

When a big fast food chain advertises a stolen recipe, Jack sees it as a personal attack on his family’s small business and cannot help but retaliate by exposing BLB on Twitter. If Big League Burger can unapologetically steal a recipe, it means war—a war that brings a different side out of Pepper that he likes quite a bit.

This story was so endearing that I could not put the book down. I wanted to know what would happen next in their daily banter, whether at school or on Twitter. If you enjoy the television show, Gossip Girl, this is a book for you.

The characters are very well developed. I love how different they appear when you first meet them. Everything seems to push them together, even when they fight it. As the story progresses, they both work on their flaws and figure out what they want to do with their lives. Teens will be able to relate to their issues (i.e. finding a career, managing parents’ expectations, fear of disappointing…) but adults will also be able to understand them.

The romance is also very well written. I do not believe in “love at first sight.” Attraction, yes, but not instant love. This story eases into the romance in the most natural way, which is refreshing. I loved reading each page and hope to see more book published from Emma Lord. I highly recommend this book and give it a five-star rating.

RATING: 4/5 STARS

This was the most adorable story I've read in a while! Think "You've Got Mail" with a YA twist in our present-day social media universe. The story was modern and fresh - I loved recognizing references to celebrities, movies, music, and memes. The author did an great job of including my favorite rom com tropes (enemies-to-lovers, anonymous pen pals) in a way that felt unique instead of repetitive.

Pepper and Jack (how cute is their ship name: Pepperjack?!) were fun characters. I thought they were well-rounded out. The story is about more than their rivalry - it also touched on solving problematic relationships with family and forming new friendships. The scenes between Pepper and Jack, though, were the highlight. They had really magnetic chemistry in their online exchanges and in real life.

I'm really looking forward to more from this author! Her style fits right in with other YA contemporaries by Kasie West, Jenn Bennett, and Emily Wibberley/Austin Siegemund-Broka. If you like your books to have a dynamic storyline with some fluff (and a little cheese) on top, check this one out.

A sincere thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for providing an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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