#BookReview: It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story by @laurenemorrill

Synopsis: A delicious love story with all the toppings, Lauren Morrill's It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is a contemporary YA rom-com about love, friendship, and pizza, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han.

After her mother gave birth to her in the bathroom of a local pizzeria, Beck Brix been given the dubious privilege of having minor fame, free pizza for life, and a guaranteed job when she turns sixteen—a job she unfortunately can’t afford to turn down.

Stuck with her geeky co-workers instead of taking Instagram-ready shots with her wealthy, photogenic friends, Beck finally realizes what she’s spent her whole life trying to hide: that Hot ‘n Crusty is a part of her.

Then disaster strikes the beloved pizza parlor that’s become like home, and Beck realizes that it takes losing something to really know what it’s worth.



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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Review: This was a cute us vs them story about a girl who just needs to get by.  I liked the dynamics of the characters but felt that the entire rich vs. poor theme wasn't done very well.  Beck seemed like the kind of person who could be friends with anyone and she wouldn't change who she is on the inside because of it.  Which made her a very likable character.  I think that this one would be best suited to those who are moving into young adult books from higher middle grade.  As this is an easy. clean, story with all the pizza feels! 

Review

“Lauren Morrill serves up a delicious rom-com that’s oozing with humor, heart, and some serious heat. I’d like an extra large helping of It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story―it has a pizza my heart.” ― Elizabeth Eulberg, international bestselling author of Better Off Friends

“Wildly hilarious and totally heartwarming, Lauren Morrill’s It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story packs in the laughs and the swoons in a story about friendship, love, and choosing your destiny. It’s like a perfect pizza pie...warm, sweet, and begging to be shared with everyone next to you.” ― Eric Smith, author of Don’t Read the Comments 

“Lauren Morrill once again proves that she is the master of the contemporary story, equal parts heartwarming and fun. And yes, it will make you want to order pizza.” ― Rachel Strolle, Teen Services Coordinator, Glenside Public Library District

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Lauren Morrill is the author of five YA novels. A graduate of Indiana University, she has worked as a cashier at Target; a khaki-folder and greeter at the Gap; a balloon-animal-making, face-painting clown; a receptionist at a real estate agency; and a curatorial assistant at the world’s largest children’s museum. She has also held many jobs in higher education, from admissions to residence life and back again. She is now proud to call herself an Author with a capital A. Lauren lives in Macon, Georgia, with her husband, Adam (a journalism professor), and their two sons. Her books include Meant to Be, Being Sloane Jacobs, The Trouble With Destiny and My Unscripted Life. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Posted in: 5 Stars, Edelweiss, Farrar Straus and Giroux, Review, Young Adult