annacochran's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
showthisbooksomelove's review against another edition
4.0
Love the illustrations. I love the encapsulation of the awkwardness of growing up.
hangrim's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute follow up to Skipping Stones- and super excited for more to Jen's story. (Ends with a hint to a book 3 coming sometime...)
theinkwyrm's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like this is a younger version of Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell, which I don’t mind at all. A+ for fall vibes.
aemac27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Walter is still a jerk, and still getting a pass for it.
popsicleplease's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful. I adore Lucy's work and this remained true to the delight and openness she does so well.
liokoz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
markwillnevercry's review against another edition
3.5
I wish the book was less realistic, because my heart hurts for Jen. Her stepdad is still not nice and her classmates would rather bully her than even try talking with her properly. Also, Jen's parents are all werid for not really talking with her about her problems and just guess at what's going on. As a story tho, it was pretty much as the first book. It was an easy and relaxing fast read, it nice to just go through such an easy read.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
As a follow up to "Stepping Stones", I sadly found this book sorely lacking. Yes, the plot line of struggling to fit in when everyone around you is "in love" makes sense (and I know many middle grade readers would identify with it). But "Apple Crush" needed to be more. Go back and continue the relationship between step-siblings.
I got Rainbow Rowell's "Pumpkinheads" vibes with the setting of "Apple Crush." You know, a pumpkin patch/corn maze/apple cider doughnuts, the whole nine yards. So that I liked. Did it make me want fall? Not quite yet ;)
I got Rainbow Rowell's "Pumpkinheads" vibes with the setting of "Apple Crush." You know, a pumpkin patch/corn maze/apple cider doughnuts, the whole nine yards. So that I liked. Did it make me want fall? Not quite yet ;)