Someone puts my name in for Homecoming Court and people actually vote for me! Now, I'm a "princess"—whether I like it or not—but the guy I'm paired with isn't exactly Prince Charming. Rhys Castle is the strong, silent type who always wears a frown—he's certainly never smiled at me. I'm 99.9% sure he hates being on Court and being my partner, but surprisingly…he doesn't switch when he gets the chance. Turns out Rhys has a secret—something that makes him run hot and cold throughout the entire three weeks of Homecoming festivities. Whether he's stepping on my feet during dance lessons or gallantly escorting me through the Homecoming parade, I can't get a read on this guy, and for the first time, I find my confidence wavering. But there's more to Rhys than meets the eye. And the more the spotlight shines on me, I realize there's more to me, too.

"Cupcake" was a cute, fluffy, rom-com that provided a few hours of entertainment. I loved Ariel - she had a heart of gold and was confident in her own skin. She embraced her curves and didn't allow others to dictate how she looked. Her mother and her best friend, Tori, were very supportive of everything Ariel did, which was heartening. Rhys was lovely and his relationship with Ariel was adorable.

True, the plot was predictable and, at times, the writing made me cringe a bit, but the romantics of the world will thoroughly enjoy this novel and all the movie references in it. A sweet read. ( )

You're pretty sure right from the moment they're paired, that Ariel and Rhys are going to become a couple. Even so, following their journey through the homecoming process, coupled with all the baking and accompanying kindness, holds your attention. Ariel's ambivalence about her self-acceptance regarding her body is pretty realistic and the outcome will be an encouragement to girls of a similar shape who read this. In sum, a neat romance with a positive message about body image. ( )

This is such a charming book. It is very positive. Rhys is so kind towards Ariel. He genuinely liked Ariel and was not faking it. He is a true Prince Charming. Rhys never saw Ariel as "big boned". He viewed her as someone who had a genuine heart and baked yummy treats. She was his Princess. This in turned allowed Ariel to blossom.

I liked that this book was very upbeat. Even with the taunting that Ariel received from her classmates; it was not focused on and therefore kept this book from turning negative. Even Ariel's mom was very supportive of Ariel.

This is my first introduction to author, Cookie O'Gorman but it will not be my last. Cupcake is a sweet read of pure delightful fun! ( )

Sweet, simple romance....as if romance could ever be 'simple' in high school...waltzes from every page in this enjoyable read, which lets sugar and love whirl.

Cupcake is a senior, has a best friend, has some wicked baking skills, and enjoys her life thoroughly. When her best friend nominates her for the Homecoming Court and she's selected, Cupcake isn't sure about the entire thing, since this isn't really her scene. Going along for the ride, she's randomly paired up with the hottest guy in the high school, and worse yet, he acts like he's interested in her. Sure there's a catch somewhere...because she knows she's not the type of girl a guy like that would ever like...she stays friendly and goes along with whatever comes her way. But the last thing she expects is to actually start liking him herself.

I was relieved to see a book, which doesn't throw the main character into the bullied, harboring tons of massive issues, or huge political/social agenda category. Rather, Cupcake is a pretty normal high school girl as are those around her. Yes, she has insecurities, and these hover around her weight but not in the way one might expect...for the most part. It makes her even more natural because this is an extremely normal thought and concern for basically all females, especially in those teen years. She does love herself for who she is and is liked by everyone around her, making this a healthy read in so many ways. So, kudos to the author for this alone.

This is an easy read, where the characters have clear, individual personalities. These aren't over the top but natural, making the high school scene come across pretty realistic. There is a bit of a mean girl vibe, but it's not over the top and has its purpose in the big scheme of things. The character depth swings right along with the plot, keeping this up to a quick-paced read with something happening at every turn. It's a light, easy and fun read, and one that isn't easy to put down.

Romance blooms in these pages and revolves in all of its sweetness. While it's clear right away who is going to get together, it keeps enough space from insta-love to make things interesting. Friendship forms first as Cupcake feels her way into things, and the hero is everything a girl could wish for. For anyone looking for grit and heart-filled, difficultly strived for moments....this won't be your read. But it's great for those who simply want a cute story, which leaves warm and happy feelings bubbling inside.
I received an ARC and loved the sweet atmosphere. ( )