Bacon Pie

In the history of titles, has there ever been something more appealing than Bacon Pie? I can only imagine the hilarity and the food consumption that must have occurred when Candace Robinson and Gerardo Delgadillo focused on proposing potential titles. For me, bacon and pie are delicious thoughts… but putting them together? Wow, I’m not sure how that would taste, but it certainly captured my attention. Both the title and the book… now let’s get into the real review.

Let’s start with the basics of how I chose this young adult contemporary fiction novel published just a few short months ago. I’d seen it advertised on many social media platforms and I followed one of the authors blogs, but I didn’t jump on the initial bandwagon only because my backlog of TBRs, ARCs and other book OCDs had to be sorted and cleaned. I finished that grandiose task right before vacation and took this delight with me to Italy. I devoured it in less than 4 hours between a train ride from Amalfi to Tuscany and an afternoon sitting near the Arno river banks in Siena. What a perfect way to enjoy ‘la dolce vita’ while reading a touching, comical, and thoroughly engaging book.

The story is told through the multiple perspectives of a mid-to-late teenage groups of friends in a typical high school setting; however, it’s not your standard ‘jocks versus nerds’ or ‘life is hard as a teenager’ coming-of-age story. It’s much stronger… there’s a ton of family dynamics, old rivalries, crushes, and emotion built into a backdrop full of diversity and wit. Between Spanish translations and conversations with armadillos, I can’t decide which character I love the most… or which love story is the most endearing and reflective. All of the characters are charming, even when they’re misbehaving or doing something foolish. Their relationships with their parents echo beautiful sentiments, but also show a tougher side of why we all ‘loathe our parents’ from time to time in that age range. Kudos to the authors for bringing out both sides of the puzzle it is to be a hormonal teenager with a chip on our shoulder but also a need to be loved.

And let’s talk about that concept: authors… plural. Yes, it’s a co-written book. I know from first-hand experience how difficult it can be to write one on your own, and while the thought of someone taking on half the work seems easier, I know it’s probably harder than to do it on your own. Merging styles, voices, and patterns. Keeping facts straight. Disagreeing on direction or tone. But never did I see anything in the novel where I thought… ‘hmm, this feels different.’ What a great way to produce a truly a solid book that will entertain all types of readers and bring tons of smiles to their faces.

What I love most about this book is how it’s a finely balanced tale showcasing a few weeks to months in a mixed group of teens without trying to teach huge moral lessons or be more than it needs to be. It’s a beautiful story, leaves you with a lasting impression, shows you the different sides of life with alternative families, and gives you plenty to think about in a subtle manner. I’m really glad I took this book on and can’t wait to read anything else they collaborate on together, or they publish on their own. What’s even more fantastic is that the authors have placed the Kindle version of this book on sale for a limited time… download today on Amazon for only .99 cents! You won’t be disappointed and will probably want to pick it up again soon.

This was the first time I read a book by either author and I have to say I’m pleasantly surprised. Bacon Pie is a Young Adult Contemporary novel. I enjoyed that this book has a mixture of romance, humor and a little adventure.

This book is about Kiev and Lia. Kiev loves the theater and is preparing for a role in the school’s next play. Horatio is a character he has invested in and is crushed when he finds out this part is already taken. Theater seems a way for him to deal with his emotions surrounding his home life.

Lia loves her old school video games and her life involves spending time gaming, with her best friend Barnabas and living with her mom and two dads. She doesn’t see herself as a girly girl and is happy with her Nintendo.

Bacon Pie is a fast paced book that is told from Lia and Kiev’s POV. I loved this aspect of the story. It’s a lot of fun to see how they’re both thinking. This story seems to be a enemies to lovers type of story, but that makes it so much fun. When Lia punches Kiev they’re forced to volunteer at the Piggy Palooza Festival. Neither of them want to be there.

I loved seeing the characters change as they got to know each other. They don’t want to like each other, but they can’t stop the fact that they get along and are starting to like each other. The fighting and joking between them is a lot of fun. Bacon Pie had me laughing out loud quite often.

On top of the fun relationship between Lia and Kiev, I loved the other aspects of this book. Kiev has a pet armadillo, how unique is that? Lia’s dads are a lot of fun and Barnasbas is his own unique self. In all honesty, I didn’t care for Kiev’s best friend most of the story. He grew on me near the end though!

There were certain aspects of this story that weren’t as worked in the story as others. The fact that Kiev loves the theater really isn’t in the story much except for him running lines, his family life clearly had some stuff going on and seemed solved all of a sudden and I would’ve liked a bit more closure with Barnanas and Sophie. I got invested in that storyline!

All in all, Bacon Pie is a really fun book! I couldn’t tell this was written by two authors and I always see that as a compliment to the people who write together!

my review for bacon pie by Candace Robinson and Gerardo Delgadillo Thanks to Candace Robinson for the pdf download of bacon pie it was an amazing story it had a little bit of everything in it “pigs” , (bacon) , romance , Shakespeare a pet armadillo named pepe family stuff , suspence it was almost like a coming of age storythe Spanish was a nice touch I don’t think I’ve really read a book written by two people you could not tell to people wrote it that’s how well they write together I would recommend this book to my friends and family LAURA8759 .

Bacon Pie is a laugh out loud, feel good read by Candace Robinson and Gerardo Delgadillo. Candace is one of my favourite authors, but Gerardo is a new author to me and I was excited to see what magic he would create with Candace who I already know to be a very talented author.

“Sometimes, you just want to be someone different. With theater I can be. Whether it’s a second, a minute, an hour, I can escape and not have to be me.” – Kiev

Lia first appears to be a angry and hostile person, but we slowly realise that she’s just a very strong character who doesn’t care about what others think of her. She follows her own interests and has no desire to be one of the popular crowd. She has her best friend, Barnabas, and doesn’t appear to need anyone else. She’s always shown hostility towards Kiev and he’s never understood why because they’ve never really spoken to each other before. Then, one day, Lia does something she never thought she’d be capable of and everything changes.

Kiev first appears to be one of the popular guys, but it soon becomes clear that he’s not. He’s too busy trying to find ways of escaping from his life and the situation at home. He’s also trying to figure out what’s going on with his sister, Vi, who has shut him out completely. Kiev’s best friend, Cole, is always there for him, but it requires a lot of patience when ‘dealing’ with Cole who delivers plenty of funny moments that leave you feeling sorry for poor Kiev.

I loved this book from start to finish, and enjoyed how the authors didn’t give us all the answers at once. We get to see Kiev and Lia’s relationship develop as they learn more about each other and past assumptions are cleared up. Candace Robinson and Gerardo Delgadillo prove that hate can turn into love when given the chance. All it takes is one incident/moment to set the ball rolling and take your lives in a very different direction.

I wasn’t sure what the title of Bacon Pie had to do with the story, but I can now say that it’s a perfect title and all becomes clear when you read about the Piggy Palooza Festival. Due to being in the UK, I don’t know if such a festival really exists, but it sounds great fun and somewhere I’d love to visit. The authors describe everything so well that I was able to visual what Kiev and Lia were seeing and experiencing.

Candace Robinson and Gerardo Delgadillo write together so well and I’d definitely read any other books they release. There’s so much added to this creative story that there’s something for everyone, and it’s perfect for teens who want something that’s more than just about teenage angst and drama. Bacon Pie can also be enjoyed by adults who want a fun story that is easy to read and leaves you feeling lighter.