As a bonus, I was able to clarify what “shipping” means!!! (and I think I could use it in a sentence…except the young people in my family might roll their eyes!) Likable Characters: From my perspective, I think all the characters are likable, realistic, and interesting. Told in alternating points of view, the narrative is filled with texts, tweets, and tech slang and terminology which YA readers might love. I appreciate the page-turning plot and the complicated relationships add depth. If parents are looking for appropriate reads for younger YA readers, this is suitable for 14+. I appreciate the minimal use of profanity, no drug use, and the innocent romance and first-love story line. The Writing: Tweet Cute is a fun, engaging, and fast-paced read with a multilayered plot. A few things happen to put the story in motion: the big burger chain copies (steals) Jack’s family’s grilled cheese sandwich, a twitter war ensues that Jack and Pepper instigate and fuel, and Jack and Pepper find themselves becoming close friends on the school’s app where identities remain anonymous. Jack’s family owns a small downtown deli. He secretly develops apps, enjoys being a class clown, and experiences episodes of sibling rivalry with his twin brother. Jack is a classmate and fellow swim team member. Her family owns a large fast-food burger chain, and Pepper runs the twitter account.

Pepper (Patricia) is the swim team captain at her private school, achievement-focused, and a perfectionist. You’ve Got Mail meets Tell Me Three Things meets With the Fire on High… *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Genre/Categories/Setting: YA Contemporary Fiction, Family Life, YA Romance, YA RomCom, Coming of Age, New York City

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