Pepper and Jack are seniors at a prestigious high school in Manhattan - she's swim team captain and all around overachiever while he's the class clown trying to step out of his popular twin's shadow. When he's not working at his family's deli, Girl Cheesing, he's developing apps in secret. Pepper's family owns a big corporate chain named Big League Burger and she's been helping with the corporate Twitter account. But when Big League Burger steals his grandma's famous grilled cheese recipe, Jack decides to take them down on Twitter. Soon he and Pepper engage in a very public Twitter war. While this is all happening, they are also falling for each other in real life through an anonymous chat app that Jack developed.

A twitter war over grilled cheese!? Sign me up! This book is filled with snark and I loved it! I couldn't stop reading and managed to finish it in two sittings. I thought the story was well written and storyline was super engaging! The budding romance was also super cute. This book was a good palate cleanser after an intense thriller. I do wish the author included the recipes to the creations Pepper was making with her sister tho - I could use some Monster Cake in my life right now. haha!

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sweet YA romance in the vein of Shop Around the Corner.
Jack and Pepper are classmates, Twitter rivals, and anonymous chat room friends. As they become closer and their different connections are revealed, their relationship becomes deeper and more complicated.
Emma Lord's teenagers feel very credible, from the way they talk to the anxieties they share. The romance is very tame and very sweet. This book would be suitable for a broad age range, safe for younger YA readers, but appealing to older teens as well who will identify with the stresses of senior year.

I am a reader. I will try most genres of books at least once. I am not ashamed to admit that I am not only a reader of women’s fiction (chick lit!), but I also read young adult, middle grade and children’s books. After all, I need to know what is out there when my kids become of age. I can’t stand the snobby readers who proclaim that young adult is not “serious enough” or a “real book.” They are really missing out on some great stories. Tweet Cute was one of those stories for me.

According to Urban Dictionary, a “meet-cute” is a “scenario in which two individuals are brought together in some unlikely, zany, destined-to-fall-in-love-and-be-together-forever sort of way (the more unusual, the better)” Throw in a Twitter war, and you got yourself a tweet-cute!

In this story, we are introduced to Pepper. She has moved with her mom and her sister to NYC after her parents divorced. She left behind all she has ever known, including her dad and the family business, Big Mouth Burger. Her mom was beginning to open new locations and expand the store’s reach. Pepper and her sister write a food blog, and Pepper helps her mom out by managing BMB’s Twitter account. This in addition to school and applying to colleges.

Then there is Jack. Jack, or “the other twin” (from his twin brother Ethan) helps out in family’s deli. He is secretly creating apps that are used in his school that reminded me of the Friendster days. Only difference is instead of using names, everyone is assigned an animal. You find out who each other are by beginning to chat with each other and then randomly the app reveals who you have been speaking to.

One day it is discovered that Big Mouth Burger has stolen his grandmother’s grilled cheese recipe. Jack begins to Tweet about this, starting an all out Twitter war. Unbeknownst to Jack, he is at Twitter-war with Pepper. Add to that, both Pepper and Jack are speaking to someone they don’t know on Jack’s app! It’s enough teenage drama to make anyone crazy! When their war goes viral, and it is revealed that they are the ones behind the tweets, lines are blurred between friendship, enemies, and…wait…are they falling for each other?

I really enjoyed this one! I received this from NetGalley after wishing for it, and I was selected! I was glad I was as I always enjoy reading about kids in high school that were nothing like me. I was not very driven, and just plodded along until I could be free. I blossomed in college. But to see how kids are living in the age of social media (yup – I’m old) is interesting to see how they navigate everything. Relationships. Schoolwork. Not everything in the story was picture perfect. You could feel the emotions of each character without it getting too sappy. You could see the end of the story without it being a disappointment. You could feel the Twitter war brewing, just like Corner Bakery came for Panera’s mac and cheese, as I was reading about the grilled cheese wars. Art imitating life?

All in all, this one kept me turning the pages to see just how Pepper and Jack would figure out who they were chatting with, how the Twitter war would end, and to see if Pepper’s mom would EVER listen to her! I wasn’t disappointed.

I received this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! It was fun and light and had the perfect amount of angst. It reminded me why I still enjoy YA! I definity recommend.

Tweet Cute was an enjoyable read. It did start out a little slow for me, but once the storyline picked up I enjoyed it. I really liked the twists towards the end. It was fun to see how the parents were actually involved with each other. All in all a cute, fun read.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts are my own.


YA contemporaries aren't usually my thing, but my friend Ruby told me about this book and encouraged me to read it. I'm happy I did.


The best thing about this book is the writing. It is so witty, so smart, and the dry humour is woven seamlessly into the narrative. For example, there's this line spoken by a twin: "There's nothing quite as awkward as living in a shadow that is quite literally the same shape as yours." There are so many throwaway lines like that one; specific, clever, and effortlessly funny.

Another great thing is the dialogue. The banter between the characters is organic and realistic, and nothing - absolutely nothing - about this prose feels contrived or stilted. The characters speak like real people and it's still entertaining.

I've read many YA contemporaries where pop culture references are thrown in unnecessarily or come across irritating and unnatural. You get so many YA novels where the authors try too hard to sound like teenagers or portray what they believe is a teenage life or perspective. But in this book, the author shows how to do it right. While a huge of the plot is obviously the Twitter battle between Pepper and Jack, nothing about this (or any other pop culture, social media aspect of the story) is forced or cheesy. It isn't overdramatised. It exists, and that's it. It's a part of the characters' lives, and the author doesn't remind us of it every sentence. Nor does she zero in on "teenage drama" for the sake of drama; these teens' lives are seamlessly, realistically, woven into the plot. This feels like real life - like these are real people - and the characters don't mention popular music or celebrities every few sentences. The author isn't trying to prove they're teenagers, nor is she misinterpreting that stage in our lives. She's just telling their stories, which happen to occasionally - and inevitably - mention pop culture or some "contemporary" topic.

It's refreshing to read a YA contemporary that's not only more complicated, layered, and unique than others of the genre, but is also exceptionally well written and realistic.

The plot is incredibly layered, which I loved but didn't expect from a rom com. After just a few pages, you get the complexity and intricacies of these characters and their stories as subplots abound, complications ensue, real life unfolds in relatable and nuanced directions, and there aren't clear-cut, predictable quick fixes to anything. It's smart. It's unique.

I also love the social media aspect that's the main plot of the book. As someone who wants to go into social media management and copyrighting, I found this aspect of the novel fascinating and exciting.

The characters are beautifully written. I easily fell in love with Jack and Pepper. Their relationship grows so naturally and gently, their interactions go from adorable to swoony to heartbreaking, and I loved watching them navigate their own individual journeys whilst falling in love with each other. They act like real teenagers and they're intensely relatable, too.

Family and friendship are also a special part of this book. Jack and Pepper are both dealing with pressure from their parents, estranged relationships, and sibling conflict, and these subplots play a big role in the novel overall. We see their families learn and talk and start to heal. We see friendships build and siblings come together. This book isn't solely a romance - it's a novel that deals with love and relationships in all their different forms. I enjoyed that.



Smart, original, and utterly romantic, Tweet Cute is everything it sounds and more. This rom-com is pure goodness right to the core.

This was really cute and I enjoyed it so much I hope to read more by this author I am an adult and I still love YA

i won this is a wish list so i was excited! it doesn't come out until next year and i highly suggest that you grab it as soon as it comes out! it was cute! it was fun! it was all the things!

Tweet Cute is an adorable, modern enemies-to-lovers romance that’s sure to hook any contemporary reader. Its charming, tropey storyline and classic plot full of heart had me from the very first page. I loved the Twitter war, the anonymous chat app, and all the little things about watching Jack and Pepper fall in love.

Jack and Pepper were such well-developed characters who complemented each other perfectly. Pepper is an over-achieving superstar, with top grades and extracurriculars… but is also funny, down to earth, and loves desserts. Jack helps run his family deli in between swim practices and self-pity over his “golden child” twin brother. These two had the wittiest conversations and text chats, while also feuding on Twitter via corporate accounts for their family businesses. Their chemistry was amazing. Pepper and Jack knew each other so well, even when they were just starting to become friends. I’m honestly so jealous of their relationship and ability to cut to the core of what was bothering the other person. The way they connected is so innately realistic as well, showing the joy of finally getting to know someone you’ve been around for years.

All of the characters made this novel shine, but I especially loved Pepper. I think she’s the most relatable character to me in some aspects, and I had so much sympathy for her plights. She struggled to balance her school life, baking blog, and friends with her mother’s demands, and I constantly hoped that she would find balance. Once she lets down her guard she starts to enjoy her senior year more, make some new friends, and realize there’s more to life than working, I saw her light up on the page. I also appreciate her struggle to keep her family together and being a go-between for her mom and sister who no longer speak. That takes a toll on her energy and is a source of frustration throughout the novel.

The plot is equally adorable. Tweet Cute is a modern “You’ve Got Mail,” with Jack and Pepper acting as rivals while falling in love over a chat app. Their antics were so amusing, and I had so much fun watching them up the ante on their feud. Of course, the emotional and familial components to the story tie in perfectly, with neither Jack nor Pepper missing out on their fair share of family drama. Luckily, they find each other—though they don’t find that out until much later. The tension between Pepper and Jack wondering who the person on the other end of the app is while simultaneously but unknowingly growing close in person drew me in. I wanted them to figure it out from all the dropped hints, but I also thought it fun to read about them (especially Pepper) wondering who it was.

The Twitter war, however, is my favorite plot point. It’s the hook of the novel, giving insight into the difference between running a small business and a big corporation, and the families behind both. Pepper and Jack go to bat for their restaurants armed with memes and witticisms, and their over-the-top challenges got a laugh out of me, keeping me on my toes! The combination of this humor and the romance gripped me throughout the novel.

Lastly, Pepper and her sister Paige connect over a baking blog they run, and seriously, with all the food talk, Tweet Cute made me so hungry! From Grandma’s Grilled Cheese to Monster Cake and Kitchen Sink Macaroons, I *need* a recipe book stat! I love books that connect to real world fun, but in this one I hope hard copies contain recipes, because I think this needs to be an interactive activity!

My one bug is that I think some of the cultural references will date Tweet Cute quickly. Two, five, seven years from now, will we be interacting with media culture in the same ways Tweet Cute expects readers to understand? It’s a very specifically timed novel, and time will tell whether these quirks and specific late 2010’s in-jokes will age well. However, this is such a subjective issue that I decided not to let it affect my overall rating.

Tweet Cute earned 5 stars from me because of its sharp ideas and originality. This has to be one of the cutest new romances I’ve read in a while, and you should check it out!

I loved the app idea in the book I thought it was so cute and probably something I would have used in high school. Although I didn’t like Peppers character she kind of brought the book down for me. Jack was amazing though.

I have said it countless times before, and I will say it again, there is just something about a private high school setting that sucks me in every time. In the case of our Tweet Cute setting, it isn’t a boarding school (shocking, I know) but an elite prep school in NYC. Pepper and Jack are our main F/M characters, both as angsty and complicated as every other teenager. Their families both own and operate similar restaurants, and they both have their kids run their Twitter pages — thus a family rivalry is born.

Emma Lord’s writing style is easy, fluffy and nice. This book is super cute, which is a relief since cute is in the title. The reliance on pop culture references to make the story relevant felt kitschy and overdone, but I can appreciate and respect the commitment to a theme. This book does have many layers to the story, which make it have more depth to both the plot and the characters. A solid 3.5 stars on this one! An excellent GenZ read. I would absolutely recommend this to someone on the lookout for a sweet contemporary romance.

A couple of typos and sentence structures that need re-worked before final printing.

I really liked this book. It was light and sunny and funny with the right amount of drama. It was written well and made me smile throughout. Thanks to Net Galley for the copy!

This book is so cute!!! It has everything you want in a romance! Butterflies, laugh out loud moments, and just enough drama to keep you pulled in from the start! Highly recommend!

I loved this book. I didn't know what to expect when I started it, but the premise of meeting on twitter really intrigued me. This book was so stinking cute. But what I really liked, what made this stand out, is that characters actually communicate with each other. There's no petty, stupid fights. The relationship progression was realistic and fun. I went to a pretty competitive high school, and although it was probably less competitive than the high school in this book, it reminded me so much of my high school experience. It took me right back to the first semester of senior year. College apps were due, I was trying to keep my grades up for the last push and do things that made me look good to colleges. It was stressful, and I loved that this book unpacked how weighty the expectations put on teenagers can be. It followed the romance, but it also followed the emotional journeys of the two main characters. All in all, I would highly recommend this book.

Super cute YA read peppered with pop culture references and witty banter. The chemistry between the main characters is perfect, there is depth to the story and characters and a subplot about following your dreams. Recommended!

I thought this was a cute light-hearted read that I got invested in and really enjoyed reading. I liked the social media aspect and I think it was done in a way that was actually fun to read about.

Our two main characters are Pepper and Jack. Pepper is such a sweet character. She could be kind of stubborn headed but I still enjoyed her character. I think she’s going to be very relatable to teens who feel a lot of pressure from their parents. Also, her college decision process was done in a way that felt real.

Jack is a sweet beanpole of a character and I adored him. He was definitely my favorite of the two characters. Then again I have a soft spot for tall boys who are just the purest cinnamon rolls ever. I think his struggles with being compared to his brother were also done really well and I liked reading about it.

I liked the writing. I thought it was clear, easy to follow. I was never bored while reading. The dialogue was fun and witty which made me laugh a couple of times. The pacing was also good. I also enjoyed the dual POVs. I thought it was done really well and I didn’t feel like I was missing anything ever or that it skipped back and forth too much.

I really liked the story. Pepper and Jack’s banter, in the beginning, was so cute and as they started to fall for one another, I couldn’t help but smile at how adorable they were. I definitely enjoyed that there was a sense of realness to the characters and it made me like them even more. It also made me want to be friends with them.

This book was cute as heck and I really enjoyed it. It was a pure, sweet book that made me feel happy. There wasn't that much conflict and everything was wrapped up nicely. It was a nice teenage rom-com that made me smile a lot. The cover is also really cute. If you're looking for a fun, light romance then this could be for you.

4.5 stars
Well, that was adorable! Tweet Cute is so cute and cheesy but I loved every second of it! It’s a young adult, dual POV, enemies to more, with a little added Romeo and Juliet vibe added in! Jack’s family owns a deli in NYC and when Pepper’s family owned burger franchise tweets their grilled cheese special, Jack tweets about them “stealing” their family recipe. What ensues is a hilarious twitter war, filled with perfect little one-liners! The two rival businesses have a history, which we find out much later.

However, Jack and Pepper aren’t just tweeting each other. They are in the same school; polar opposites, always teasing each other. Not only that, Jack has created a social app for his school that he and Pepper are messaging on, yet neither know who they are talking to. It is a lot of various communication methods, via twitter, texting and chat. It does get a little confusing in that regard. But, it was definitely creative! Both teens are dealing with your typical teenage issues with concern about their future, family issues and social issues. I thought it was very realistic yet so entertaining. I would absolutely recommend this one!

* ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

As a thank, you to Netgalley and the publisher ( St. Martin’s Press) for providing me with an advanced readers copy I shall give an honest review of Emma Lord’s debut novel “Tweet Cute” Coming into this novel I was expecting a romantic comedy like situation filled with comfortable overtones of teen dramas gone by with some humor placed here and there. The thing is I was given that and much more. This novel centers around two lead characters Pepper and Jack. Pepper who is overloaded with responsibilities that she is too eager to hold ex. juggling roles as team captain of her swimming team, and occasional operator of her family’s twitter account and Jack the quintessential jokester and boy next door type. An earlier protype of this individual has been seen throughout teen Drama’s ( Pacy from Dawson’s Creek, Seth Cohen from The OC). Jack is dedicated to his family’s deli, shows plenty of heart and assists those in need including his family and teammates. Inspired by earlier teen dramas found in popular culture ex. gossip girl and you’ve got mail. The author used plot devices in them and modernized them to apply to 2019, or 2020 when this book will be published. Unlike you’ve got mail whose technological presence was between two people the story follows a gossip girl route where the information is shared among the high school studnts and overall world audience. In that the circumstances of the characters felt bigger and more pressing I feel. I found the story and its structure fun and easy to follow. The language was concise and enjoyable. I wish Emma the best of luck moving forward as an author and am awaiting her next novel. I give Tweet Cute by Emma Lord four out of five stars on goodreads. I highly recommend this and will share this review with friends who I think may enjoy this.This title will be released January 21,2020.

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**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Please note, I received a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Net Galley!

When I started this book, I did not enjoy it. I found myself rolling my eyes at the way it was being set up and the way Pepper and Jack’s storylines were initially introduced. I thought it would be very cliche and that everything would be revealed at the same time. I was very pleasantly surprised with how the book turned out.

I found the storylines of Pepper and Jack to be very cute and endearing. It was great to watch the character development of the two characters, both together and individually. I loved how Jack brought out the adventurous, fun side of Pepper. And how Pepper motivated and supported Jack. Even before they knew who each other really was.

I will admit, I was surprised by the reasoning behind the Twitter war and what initially started it. Normally at the end of most books, I’m eager for a second book in order to learn what happens with the characters. The epilogue in Tweet Cute was so perfect of an ending that I do not have and curiosities on what happens next.

Overall, Tweet Cute was very cute, funny, endearing, and a quick read. It’s a perfect book to help distract you from the stress of day to day life.

* Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review *

This book was so cute, light and fluffy. Two seniors with an unknowing rivalry that have what seems like 3 different types of interactions/versions of their relationship. Super cute, corny at times but overall enjoyable and much needed after a heavy read.

Full review will be posted on my blog closer to the release date.