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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This review was originally posted on Andi's ABCs
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.It’s been a long time since I have read a Lauren Morrill book. I have had one sitting on my shelf but I just never seemed to get to it. But when I read the description of It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story I knew I needed to make it a priority and I’m so glad I did. It reminded me why I loved her stuff in the past and why I wanted to read more by her. Also for me, it was her best book to date and I adored it.
It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is about Beck, a girl that has been connected to the local pizza place, Hot N’ Crusty, her whole life. In fact she is connected she was born there. That’s right, born right in the bathroom. She was promised a job there the day she was born and she knew it would be her fate, but she dreaded the day when it would happen. When she turns 16 she knows she needs the job so begrudgingly accepts. Now instead of hanging with her friends and doing everything she can to separate herself from the pizza place, she finds herself surrounds by the misfits that work there and to her own surprise liking it. And when something happens to Hot N’ Crusty Beck realizes this place is more than her fate, it is her home.
I swear that It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story was written just for my YA loving heart. This book was an utter delight and a joy to read. It was one of those rare books that I actually stayed up really late to finish which is not something I do often anymore. It was one of those books that I kept saying I was only going to read one more chapters and all of a sudden it was 1am and I was almost finished. I remember getting my first job at a store in high school and finding some amazing friends there that were just mine and no one else and Beck’s story reminded me of that. She found herself behind the walls of the pizza place she never wanted to be a part of and she was a better person for it. And that right there is what I love about reading YA.
If you are looking for a book that will pick up your sprint and will leave you feeling joy, It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is that book. Beck fought for so long to not be a part of a group that was a part of her all along. This is one book you don’t want to miss. Although you may miss sleep over it. And truth…I’m not even sorry I did. Pick this gem up!
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.It’s been a long time since I have read a Lauren Morrill book. I have had one sitting on my shelf but I just never seemed to get to it. But when I read the description of It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story I knew I needed to make it a priority and I’m so glad I did. It reminded me why I loved her stuff in the past and why I wanted to read more by her. Also for me, it was her best book to date and I adored it.
It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is about Beck, a girl that has been connected to the local pizza place, Hot N’ Crusty, her whole life. In fact she is connected she was born there. That’s right, born right in the bathroom. She was promised a job there the day she was born and she knew it would be her fate, but she dreaded the day when it would happen. When she turns 16 she knows she needs the job so begrudgingly accepts. Now instead of hanging with her friends and doing everything she can to separate herself from the pizza place, she finds herself surrounds by the misfits that work there and to her own surprise liking it. And when something happens to Hot N’ Crusty Beck realizes this place is more than her fate, it is her home.
I swear that It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story was written just for my YA loving heart. This book was an utter delight and a joy to read. It was one of those rare books that I actually stayed up really late to finish which is not something I do often anymore. It was one of those books that I kept saying I was only going to read one more chapters and all of a sudden it was 1am and I was almost finished. I remember getting my first job at a store in high school and finding some amazing friends there that were just mine and no one else and Beck’s story reminded me of that. She found herself behind the walls of the pizza place she never wanted to be a part of and she was a better person for it. And that right there is what I love about reading YA.
If you are looking for a book that will pick up your sprint and will leave you feeling joy, It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is that book. Beck fought for so long to not be a part of a group that was a part of her all along. This is one book you don’t want to miss. Although you may miss sleep over it. And truth…I’m not even sorry I did. Pick this gem up!
This was such a cute contemporary YA novel. It's a coming of age story with one of the most interesting set-ups ever. Baby born in a pizzeria bathroom - sold! I thought the author did a fantastic job balancing the humor and relatable teenage fears and insecurities with the more serious message of being true to yourself. I normally enjoy a heavy dose of romance in my books, but I don't think I would have minded if that part had been left out. I understand the purpose Tristan played in driving the story forward, but I thought the clashing of Beck's "two worlds" should have been the main focus.
The typical teenage angst and drama does pop up, but I appreciated Beck's character arc and how she really came into her own. I think everyone has struggled at one point in their lives to find their place and to feel comfortable in their own skin. In many ways, it's a lifelong effort. I liked how the author addressed this issue in subtle and also more obvious ways. The ending brought everything full circle and was satisfying, but I did feel that the romantic aspect of it wrapped up very quickly. I would have loved to get an epilogue a little further down the road. Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read!
CW: cancer, death of parent, fire destruction
*I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*
The typical teenage angst and drama does pop up, but I appreciated Beck's character arc and how she really came into her own. I think everyone has struggled at one point in their lives to find their place and to feel comfortable in their own skin. In many ways, it's a lifelong effort. I liked how the author addressed this issue in subtle and also more obvious ways. The ending brought everything full circle and was satisfying, but I did feel that the romantic aspect of it wrapped up very quickly. I would have loved to get an epilogue a little further down the road. Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read!
CW: cancer, death of parent, fire destruction
*I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*
This book is more than I expected. It was cute, not cringey, sweet, not weird. It’s the classic story of girl falls for older cooler coworker. But i still liked it a lot.
This was a really cute YA contemporary. I liked the message and the romance was super swoony. I liked watching Beck come out of her shell with her coworkers at HotnCrusty.
This definitely lived up to its title! It was cheesy but also so cute. I really liked Beck, she felt like a very authentic character to me and her relationships were real. The Pizza parlor backdrop and side characters made it even better.
2.5.
as i read the synopsis, i thought the main part of the plot would be saving the pizza place. well, i was sorely mistaken.
most of the book is Beck getting a job, making new friends, feeling conflicted about the old friends and liking a boy. that’s it. and then in the last 30 pages, everything else happens: “disaster” strikes, she FINALLY sits down and talks to her friends (which she should’ve done the second the started having a second friend group), disaster is “solved”, boy troubles are made better. All in a flash. I kept waiting for the trouble to come, and all it happened was “maybe i like this boy” and “i’m ignoring my friends calls”.
the good parts: 1) beck’s parents. they are just the coolest and cutest and i adore them intensely. 2) julienne. and julienne and frank. and the whole homecoming dress-up situation. ADORABLE.
as i read the synopsis, i thought the main part of the plot would be saving the pizza place. well, i was sorely mistaken.
most of the book is Beck getting a job, making new friends, feeling conflicted about the old friends and liking a boy. that’s it. and then in the last 30 pages, everything else happens: “disaster” strikes, she FINALLY sits down and talks to her friends (which she should’ve done the second the started having a second friend group), disaster is “solved”, boy troubles are made better. All in a flash. I kept waiting for the trouble to come, and all it happened was “maybe i like this boy” and “i’m ignoring my friends calls”.
the good parts: 1) beck’s parents. they are just the coolest and cutest and i adore them intensely. 2) julienne. and julienne and frank. and the whole homecoming dress-up situation. ADORABLE.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
finish this last night
very fast read disappointing the romance was boring also if being born in a bathroom is the worst thing that happen to you, then that is just ignorance
very fast read disappointing the romance was boring also if being born in a bathroom is the worst thing that happen to you, then that is just ignorance
Thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and Netgalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Beck Brix was born on the floor of the local pizza place, Hot 'N Crusty, giving her the title "Pizza Princess", free pizza for life and a guaranteed job once she is old enough to work. Beck has spent her whole young life wanting nothing more then to escape that title and her birth story forever. When Beck needs a job she ends up accepting one from Hot 'N Crusty and soon finds her days filled with greasy pizza instead of filtered Instagram photos. Now Beck has to learn how her new work friends fit into her life with her old rich friends. There are some ups and downs, some friendship, some love and a whole lot of cheese.
It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is such an adorable and incredibly cheesy teen romance. In this fun and refreshing story, Beck and her friends navigate through the awkwardness of high school, clicks, first jobs, dating and other teenage situations. We watch as Beck learns lessons of self acceptance, love and friendship.
The characters in this book were so adorable! Beck herself had such a charming personality about her. I loved watching her change and grow as a person. My favorite character was Tristan despite the fact that I did find him to be a bit much at times. Beck and Tristan's relationship was very sweet. It was fun to watch them grow from strangers into something much more.
This is a super quick and easy read. The writing is fun and light. It's a great book for when you just want to relax with a quick read.
If you're a fan of clean, light hearted teen romance than this book is for you.
Beck Brix was born on the floor of the local pizza place, Hot 'N Crusty, giving her the title "Pizza Princess", free pizza for life and a guaranteed job once she is old enough to work. Beck has spent her whole young life wanting nothing more then to escape that title and her birth story forever. When Beck needs a job she ends up accepting one from Hot 'N Crusty and soon finds her days filled with greasy pizza instead of filtered Instagram photos. Now Beck has to learn how her new work friends fit into her life with her old rich friends. There are some ups and downs, some friendship, some love and a whole lot of cheese.
It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is such an adorable and incredibly cheesy teen romance. In this fun and refreshing story, Beck and her friends navigate through the awkwardness of high school, clicks, first jobs, dating and other teenage situations. We watch as Beck learns lessons of self acceptance, love and friendship.
The characters in this book were so adorable! Beck herself had such a charming personality about her. I loved watching her change and grow as a person. My favorite character was Tristan despite the fact that I did find him to be a bit much at times. Beck and Tristan's relationship was very sweet. It was fun to watch them grow from strangers into something much more.
This is a super quick and easy read. The writing is fun and light. It's a great book for when you just want to relax with a quick read.
If you're a fan of clean, light hearted teen romance than this book is for you.
lighthearted
fast-paced