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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I feel like this is a younger version of Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell, which I don’t mind at all. A+ for fall vibes.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Walter is still a jerk, and still getting a pass for it.
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:
Complicated
Wonderful. I adore Lucy's work and this remained true to the delight and openness she does so well.
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
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.
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 ;)
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No