Author: Lauren Morrill
Publication Date: 9 March 2021
Publisher: FSG Books for Young Readers
Page Count: 352
Reading Method: Digital ARC
Synopsis:
After her mother gave birth to her in the bathroom of a local pizzeria, Beck has 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.
Now she’s stuck with her geeky co-workers instead of taking Instagram-ready shots with her best friends (and her epic crush).
But maybe the pizza people aren’t all bad. Maybe that pizza delivery guy is kind of cute. And maybe there’s a way to make this Bathroom Baby thing work for her. Because when disaster strikes the beloved pizza place that’s started to feel like home, she’s going to need a miracle―one that might even mean bringing her two worlds together.
Review:
What a cute story! If you’re looking for a quick, fun, adorable read, I’d highly recommend checking out It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story. The story follows Beck, the Bathroom Baby, as she tries to navigate her past claim to fame, high school friendships, and the addition of a new job at the very pizzeria where she was born.
I really enjoyed watching the relationships with friends and love interests change as Beck grows into herself. It all felt quite organic, though Beck manages to get in her own way from time to time (which can be a little frustrating). But we really got to see all of Beck’s relationships grow. It was nice to see how people can surprise you when you give them the chance. As for the romance – I liked it! It wasn’t too much or too fast. There was a little bit of a triangle for the briefest moment, but it was done well. This is just a really great story of learning to be true to yourself.
The only thing I didn’t love about this story was how quickly the big incident is resolved. I would have gladly read another chapter or two that expanded on it and really gave us time to feel the characters feelings a bit more.
Overall, an immensely enjoyable read. It managed to pull me out of my reading slump, and that’s no easy task!
