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A review by wandersbetweenpages
Cupcake by Cookie O'Gorman
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Huge thanks to NetGalley for this eARC.
I flew through this book. I spent the entire day reading this amazing book and I just can’t help but swoon over these amazing leads! Both Rhys and Ariel are so lovable. Both have really strong personalities but they have stories that they hold close to their hearts, that made them who they are. I love seeing that side of each character.
I love how the story tackles issues that are not as talked about in the community. Like as much as people are always sharing about body positivity, there are still a lot of people shaming plus-size women without knowing why they are like that. Eat disorder was also talked about in this book and it was not something that was brushed over. They talked about why some would starve themselves to be the ideal size. I also love that they broke the stereotype of mean girls being mean girls until the very end. Lina was such a mean girl and I thought she would always be in between Rhys and Ariel's romance, but she changed, especially after knowing why Ariel is the way she is.
The fact that they both love SJM (this might be a deal-breaker for some) and books, in general, made me love them even more. I always love books that talk about pop culture or have real-life references. It just makes the book more relatable and real.
I also enjoyed the last few chapters with the Homecoming playlist on Spotify. Glad I took a break from reading and search up the playlist that was featured in the book.
Reading this book made me remember why Romance books are so comforting and the best creation there is. This would just be the sign I need to read more books from this amazing author, Adorkable is interesting.
I flew through this book. I spent the entire day reading this amazing book and I just can’t help but swoon over these amazing leads! Both Rhys and Ariel are so lovable. Both have really strong personalities but they have stories that they hold close to their hearts, that made them who they are. I love seeing that side of each character.
I love how the story tackles issues that are not as talked about in the community. Like as much as people are always sharing about body positivity, there are still a lot of people shaming plus-size women without knowing why they are like that. Eat disorder was also talked about in this book and it was not something that was brushed over. They talked about why some would starve themselves to be the ideal size. I also love that they broke the stereotype of mean girls being mean girls until the very end. Lina was such a mean girl and I thought she would always be in between Rhys and Ariel's romance, but she changed, especially after knowing why Ariel is the way she is.
The fact that they both love SJM (this might be a deal-breaker for some) and books, in general, made me love them even more. I always love books that talk about pop culture or have real-life references. It just makes the book more relatable and real.
I also enjoyed the last few chapters with the Homecoming playlist on Spotify. Glad I took a break from reading and search up the playlist that was featured in the book.
Reading this book made me remember why Romance books are so comforting and the best creation there is. This would just be the sign I need to read more books from this amazing author, Adorkable is interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Fatphobia
Minor: Eating disorder and Mental illness