Review to comeAt First Sight: Hayley is still trying to adjust to all the changes in her life, like moving in with her grandma and having to share a room with her little sister Chloe, like the fact her dad has a girlfriend and it's getting pretty serious; and her two longest friendships seem to be at a weird place.But there are also some good things in Hayley's life: Devon, her crush, seems to be acting flirty, she found a good friend in classmate Meghan, and sometimes it seems like Marco (one of those long-standing friendships) is coming around.Yet, things start going a little crazy in her life as Thanksgiving approaches, and her Dad announces they are going to meet his girlfriend's parents, tilting her world again. Second Glance: I wasn't sure what to write as the summary for Taking the Cake because in some ways nothing much happens and if I tell you I kind of tell you the whole plot of the book. Basically, it continues where Save the Cupcake! left off as Hayley keeps narrating her life as she navigates middle school.I loved every bit of it.I really like Hayley, she worries and she's a good friend but she's not above some jealousy now and then or wanting things to stay the same. It takes her a while to appreciate good changes but she usually gets there. In Taking the Cake, she grows up a little more, does things that she isn't sure of - with mixed results - and bakes a lot of cupcakes. Bottom Line: Confectionately Yours is an adorable series and Taking the Cake a really nice adition to it! It works like just the best brain candy you could ever imagine and it's fun to boot, plus I love reading about Hayley's recipes for cupcakes. Favorite Quote: "It might be a bad idea... but what good is a friend if she won't get behind your bad ideas?" The drama in Hayley's life continues to unfold in the second book in the Confectionately Yours series.Her ex-best friend, Artie, continues to flaunt her new boyfriend in Hayley's face. Marco is close to failing math which means he will be kicked off the soccer team unless Hayley helps him figure things out. And her dad appears to be getting more serious with his new girlfriend.How can Hayley possibly be expected to keep a smile on her face when it seems everything is crumbling down around her? Making cupcakes might not be the answer to all her troubles this time.If you have read the first book then this is a must read. I can't help but root for Hayley even though there are times she can act like a real jerk. I'm really glad that Meghan, her new best friend, is becoming a more centralized character.While the drama will continue, Hayley is beginning to learn that life isn't as easily fixed as a bad recipe.
What do You think about Taking The Cake! (2012)?
A nice follow-up to the first book. This was a quick read and just as entertaining as the first.
—Jinhui
I love how in the book they give u cupcake ingredients and recipes of different kinds
—assemgamal
I absolutely love this book! It has a bunch of cupcake/icing recipes!
—Samuel
