A review by msgabbythelibrarian
Apple Crush by Lucy Knisley

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 ;)