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Apple Crush by Lucy Knisley
3.0

This slice-of-life graphic novel is like [b:Pumpkinheads|40864790|Pumpkinheads|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1537541596l/40864790._SX50_.jpg|42907220] for the younger crowd, as the main character helps a neighboring farm get ready for their Halloween hayride event. The story also involves a new school and shifting dynamics as people pair off or tease each other about dating, while the main character has no interest in this yet.

This sequel involves much less unpleasant family drama than the first book in the series, mainly because the stepdad gets a lot less page time. This makes the themes related to divorce and blended families seem more meaningful, instead of seeming like a way to paper over an adult's rude and insensitive behavior.