Mia's Boiling Point

Title: Mia's Boiling Point

Author: Coco Simon

Summary: There is a new student in middle school, Olivia Allen. Mia knows what its like to be the new girl at a school, and Mia takes Olivia Allen under her wing. It is also a big plus when she finds out that Olivia cares as much about style as Mia does! Mia is so glad to have found a new friend, and has small tiffs with the Cupcake Club because they aren't fond of her. Mia soon realizes that they are right, when Olivia takes over Mia's locker, doesn't apologize for anything, starts hanging out with the BFC, and in a more serious incident where she doesn't return Mia's money that she spent on the decorations for Olivia's new locker.

Rating: 4 and a half stars

Complaints: I loved the book, and the conflict that was chosen was great, but I think that the part about Olivia never returning the money could give some kids "ideas".

Comments: It was a great book! I loved how a new character came onto the scene! It definitely made it super interesting and I didn't put it down!

 

Katie's New Recipe

                        

Title: Katie's New Recipe

Author: Coco Simon

Summary: Katie's life seems to be turned upside down when her mom gets a boyfriend, but then, things get even stranger when her dad emails her saying that he'd like to meet her. Katie isn't sure if she wants to meet him and most of the book is spent about her deciding on whether to go or not. The Cupcake Club helps her out with this tough decision, and Katie sees something that finally forces her to make a decision.

Rating: 5 stars

Complaints: None!

Comments: I think this was a great book. All the Cupcake Diaries books have been very interesting, but this one really opened up a whole new chapter of events. It was also interesting to learn Katie's thoughts on her father, and to learn about her father's background since he is mentioned so rarely in the other books.

Mia a Matter of Taste

Title: Mia a Matter of Taste

Author: Coco Simon

Summary: Mia thinks things are bad when she finds out she has to get braces, but when she finds out that she has to get glasses too, Mia feels as though she is falling apart. Thankfully, she persuades her parents to get her clear braces, which makes her feel better, but Mia is still worried about what people will think of her glasses. During her first days at school sporting her new look, Mia acts very self conscious, despite her Cupcake Club friends reassuring her that she looks great. Finally, by the end of the book, Mia realizes that she has a new look that she can  be proud of.

Rating: 5 stars.

Complaints: None.

Comments: I think this would make a great book for anyone who is about to get braces or glasses, and also anyone who has recently gotten them and has started having lower self confidents. This is a great edition to the Cupcake series (possibly my favorite series).