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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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* 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.

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Full review to come on the blog tour in January, but I LOVED this book so much! It starts with a very creative and timely premise as two teens running the Twitter accounts for their family businesses get into a tweet war, but it evolves into so much more. On the one hand, I enjoyed the pseudo-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers arc of Pepper and Jack -- each of them feels incredibly authentic, funny, sweet, and relatable in their own ways. But this is also an excellent story about familial relationships and how they can become muddled, then ultimately salvaged. It felt very true to the experience of being a senior in high school, on this precipice where every decision feels like the most important one you'll ever make, and you don't actually know what you're doing at all. Lord's writing is engaging, she does witty banter perfectly, and really, this book surpassed my already high expectations.

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I'm actually rating this 3.5/5 stars, but there's a lot of books I've mark as 4 star reads that I enjoyed more.

As we all know, contemporary novels are a tough sell for me. I'm a bit particular in what I like to read in the genre, so things are very hit or miss for me. Tweet Cute is a book that I enjoyed for the most part, but the pop culture references were a bit too much for me. Put that together with the extreme fluffiness and I just about had my eyes roll out of my head. DESPITE THAT, I actually did have a good time reading this. Is it my favorite? No. I wish that there was a bit more complexity in the encounters Pepper and Jack shared. It was very straightforward and i could pretty much predict it beat for beat. I feel like if you're an avid contemporary romance ready and have a sweet spot for these books, definitely check it out. You'll probably end up loving this book to death as it really is quite fluffy and still a fun read. If you're more like me and are a bit particular when it comes to contemporary/romance, I'd say a library visit may be more beneficial.

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I adored this story for so many reasons. I found myself laughing out and *almost* audibly “aww”ing on multiple occasions. I loved Lord’s character development, especially the high schoolers who act like real 17 year olds and not just tiny adults. The story itself is so compelling; each time I thought I had everything figured out, a new wrinkle would unfold. Every time I picked up this story ended with me wondering if I could fit in just one more chapter

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A story about two high school kids who go on a Twitter war over which family business has the better grill cheese sandwich. Tweet Cute is told from Pepper and Jack's POVs, which I am all for! I loved the characters and the family and friends dynamic.

I don't know much about Twitter and all the new lingos the cool kids speak now, but what a fun and cute cheesy (pun-intended) story. I really enjoyed this book- I even laughed out loud throughout the book. Reading this book will make you hungry for a sandwich and a variety of dessert concoctions.

And if that's not enough to convince you- this book has taught me some new Gen Z lingos. ICYMI, watch out world- I'm hip and coming for ya! What a charming and delightful read!

Thank you @netgalley and @wednesdaybooks for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Awesome YA book! I loved snarky Pepper and app loving Jack. I rooted for them through all their “meet-fails.“ I love both of their families too! Can't wait to read more of this author.

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4.5 stars

A totally appropriately titled book! A cute romance involving internet wars, internet romance, and real-life romance. And of course they all end up involving the same two kids. I received this ARC some time ago, but because of the late publication date (next year), and the fact that this is not my usual genre, I kept delaying the start of this book in order to read or review other books. I'm sorry I waited because it turned out to be a very enjoyable book! There were a few moments when I thought, "Oh no, you're thinking the worst of the other person; wait until you have the facts," but the truth is, this is very realistic, especially on the internet. Still, there were times I kind of cringed as I read about an adult doing something totally stupid. As is true for most things on the internet, things get out of control, FAST! And as is quite evident these days, it doesn't matter if you're a teen or you're an adult. It's very easy to act like a spoiled toddler. One thing I did like is that once Pepper and Jack found out the twitter stuff was each other, they turned the twitter war into a game and it was more fun than anything else. It just sucked that external forces turned it into something no longer fun. But I did like the perspective they gave it after things went out of control. Yes, I totally loved Pepper and Jack!

In the end, I ended up loving most of the characters (well, except that Landon character, lol, but he's kinda peripheral, so that's okay) and liked how they each learned from their mistakes and essentially did some growing up, including the adults! Ooh, and Gramma Belly was a hoot! If you like teen/YA romances, you should definitely give this book a try.

Thanks to #EmmaLord, #NetGalley, and #StMartinsPress for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Emma Lord for a free copy of this TWEET CUTE in exchange for an honest review.

Four Stars!

I love the title and so aptly named as it is a sweet and cute YA story! TWEET CUTE is an adorable, sweet YA romance that manages to draw you in, I found all of the characters to relatable and fun. It was such a fun read for me! I really enjoyed the light fun idea of this one!

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This little YA Rom Com was adorable! Emphasis on the Young Adult, so if you like reading about teenage angst and romance, this one is for you. It's very well-written, plenty of twists and turns, and misunderstandings and embarrassments for teenagers. And just like any good rom com worth it's salt, makes feel all gooey and good at the end. I did have to google a couple social media terms I didn't know, but there's me. Overall, this book is just d'awwww.

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Tweet Cute by Emma Lord was an ARC I wished for in Netgalley and the wish was granted (a first, for me!) by them wonderful folks. For which I'm immensely grateful. Because the book did not disappoint. And to my surprise, it felt like like I got what I missed for while reading "Technically, you started it" and "Comics will break your heart".

Let me be clear, I enjoyed the two books but I felt something was missing in either of them. The Romeo-Juliet-esque plot in CWBYH and the texting-a-stranger-You-got-Mail kinda thing in TYSI was nice but definitely lacked somehwhere. Enter Tweet Cute and my corny, sappy heart did a happy dance. I loved it <3

So the plot is basically You've Got mail but instead of bookstore we have a big fast food chain restaurant picking up fight with a family deli. Through their social media accounts in Twitter. Which is actually managed by the teens of the family, who happen to study in the same private school. Like small world, y'all!.

Pepper (swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist) and Jack (class clown and constant thorn in Pepper’s side) do not know their fighting each other in Twitter and also befriending each other in Weasel, the anonymous chat app built by Jack exclusively for his school kids. I loved their banter and their tweet wars as much as I loved their character. Pepper has this altogether other side that Jack gets to see and Jack has this app building interests which no one is aware of in his family because all credits usually go to his identical twin, who is the star kid in his school.

I loved the family dynamics - Pepper and her sister's bonding over a baking blog, Jack and his grandmother's love for the deli, the twins' parents - and also the friendship between Pepper and Pooja. I did not like Pepper's mom though. The book also shows how social media can get into your lives and makes things blown out of proportions.

I need to warn you! Do not read the book overnight or you will be left with a longing and empty stomach craving for Monster cakes and cheese sandwiches.

Altogether the book feels like a fun package, with lots of banter, food cravings and a new book boyfriend!

My rating 4/5 stars <3

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this was PERFECT. literally, pepper and jack were the cutest, and the overall theme of the 'twitter war' was so fitting for the 21st century. i love 'you got mail,' it's one of my favorite movies, and this did not disappoint as a "remake!"

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Tweet Cute is a fresh take on the classic plot of public enemies/private buddies-- Pepper and Jack have gotten invested in a Twitter business war between their rival family restaurants over whose grilled cheese is original and superior. Little do they know, they've also been developing a friendship over Weazel, the anonymous chat app exclusive to teens at their high school... which also happens to be developed by Jack. I was invested from start to finish, and this one definitely brought me out of a slump! Funny, clever, and sweet, Tweet Cute hits every mark in what I love in a contemporary novel.

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