Burger Wuss Book

Would you like fries with your revenge, sir?

4.5 stars.

A revenge story set in a burger shop? With two chains pitted against each other? Over a girl? Perfect YA material for a great read involving teenagers, plans, relationships and giant character ketchup dispensers.

Anthony interviews for a job at O'Dermott's, but we are soon let into his secret - after walking in on his girlfriend Diana kissing another guy and them breaking up, he has vowed revenge on his nemesis, Employee of the Month at aforementioned burger joint.

Anthony is the 'wuss' of the title, and though he's smart, he's definitely not a character you fall for, you definitely want him to get his revenge, but he is a flawed individual. I laughed at his plan, and how it brought a rivalry between a McDonald's/Burger King pair of sound-a-likes to life.

Some funny references at the burger joints to their work ethics and interviews, workers' roles and supervisors' attitudes.

A good last-minute feminist rant, and final twist that made me smile, making an overall great read for teenagers. The lives, loves and relationships of young adults is realistically portrayed, and it's refreshing to read such a funny story about a 'loser' fighting back.

Some mild sexual content and themes more suited to older teens.