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Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends.
Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many people know that the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world is in Omaha, Nebraska, but it definitely is.) They say good-bye every Halloween, and they’re reunited every September 1.
But this Halloween is dif ...more
Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many people know that the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world is in Omaha, Nebraska, but it definitely is.) They say good-bye every Halloween, and they’re reunited every September 1.
But this Halloween is dif ...more
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It can!!!! It’s at a PUMPKIN FARM!!! Move over Disney here’s the REAL happiest place on earth
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This is such a sweet, fun book. Perfect for autumn!
Two friends - Deja and Josiah - who only see each other at the pumpkin patch where they work during autumn, are working their last shift together. But, this time, they decide to change things up. They abandon their post at the Succotash Hut and go on an adventure around the pumpkin patch, eating s'mores, taking hayrides, getting lost in the maze-- all while searching for the girl who Josiah has been crushing on for years. He's finally going to a ...more
Two friends - Deja and Josiah - who only see each other at the pumpkin patch where they work during autumn, are working their last shift together. But, this time, they decide to change things up. They abandon their post at the Succotash Hut and go on an adventure around the pumpkin patch, eating s'mores, taking hayrides, getting lost in the maze-- all while searching for the girl who Josiah has been crushing on for years. He's finally going to a ...more
phew. i almost let fall pass without rereading this book
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It is taking...everything I have not to stop writing this review and pick up this book instead.
I could justify it so easily. “Just refreshing the ol’ memory,” I could say. “It’ll take less than an hour. And think of the review! Masterful, probably.”
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Wow, I am really convincing myself. THIS IS DIFFICULT.
This was exactly what I wanted it to be. I wanted to read this book desperately that o ...more
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It is taking...everything I have not to stop writing this review and pick up this book instead.
I could justify it so easily. “Just refreshing the ol’ memory,” I could say. “It’ll take less than an hour. And think of the review! Masterful, probably.”
https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co...
Wow, I am really convincing myself. THIS IS DIFFICULT.
This was exactly what I wanted it to be. I wanted to read this book desperately that o ...more
3.5/5
Maybe it is just the quarantine that is making me crave human contact, but this story was so gooooood
Oct 23, 2019
Ariel
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Like everyone has said: SUPER CUTE. The setting is cute! The story is cute! The characters are cute! The ending is cute! IT ALL MAKES YOU FEEL WARM. I think this crazy pumpkin patch is such a gorgeous place for a story to be set and a perfect read for fall time. 🎃
This was stinking cute. If you want to get into the fall spirit, this would be the perfect place to start. Now excuse me while I go chug a venti pumpkin cream cold brew ✌🏼🎃
UPDATE: $2.99 On Kindle US Today 10/11/20
I loved it so much!! A cute story and they work at The Pumpkin Patch! This place is a dream come true!! 🎃
Happy Reading!!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾 ...more
I loved it so much!! A cute story and they work at The Pumpkin Patch! This place is a dream come true!! 🎃
Happy Reading!!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾 ...more
“Like every autumn smell all at once.”
This is a perfect autumn read. This graphic novel gave me all the fall feels which was awesome because it's spring time where I am. I wanted to dive into these beautiful pages, to experience everything with Josiah and Deja.
It's Deja and Josiah's last night at the pumpkin patch they work at every Halloween season. The last chance for Josiah to finally speak to ‘the fudge girl’ he's been crushing on for three seasons.
Deja convinces shy Josiah to go talk ...more
This is a perfect autumn read. This graphic novel gave me all the fall feels which was awesome because it's spring time where I am. I wanted to dive into these beautiful pages, to experience everything with Josiah and Deja.
It's Deja and Josiah's last night at the pumpkin patch they work at every Halloween season. The last chance for Josiah to finally speak to ‘the fudge girl’ he's been crushing on for three seasons.
Deja convinces shy Josiah to go talk ...more
“Like every autumn smell all at once.”
representation: plus size rep, bi/pan rep (not explicitly stated but the MC has dated boys and girls).
[trigger warnings are listed at the bottom of this review and may contain spoilers]
✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 3 . 5 s t a r s *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧
One word: ADORABLE.
Will I ever read this again, though? ..... Probably not.
trigger warnings: one fatphobic comment (i think???)
representation: plus size rep, bi/pan rep (not explicitly stated but the MC has dated boys and girls).
[trigger warnings are listed at the bottom of this review and may contain spoilers]
✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 3 . 5 s t a r s *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧
One word: ADORABLE.
Will I ever read this again, though? ..... Probably not.
trigger warnings: one fatphobic comment (i think???)
A cute , fluffy and festive perfect graphic book I am ready to read next autumn and every other autumn from here on!!♥️✨
May 17, 2020
Josu Grilli
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Una novela gráfica enternecedora.
Aprovechando una oferta en Amazon (haz click aquí para hacerte con el libro) fui capaz de hacerme con esta novela gráfica por menos de la mitad de su precio… Y claro, dije: esto es una señal del destino. Así que a los pocos días la tenía en casa.
Pumpkinheads es una historia muy bonita, dulce y con un toque de aventuras. Lo que prevalece es la amistad y el humor, aunque como siempre en los libros de Rainbow Rowell tenemos un poquito de romance precioso.
Personalmen ...more
Aprovechando una oferta en Amazon (haz click aquí para hacerte con el libro) fui capaz de hacerme con esta novela gráfica por menos de la mitad de su precio… Y claro, dije: esto es una señal del destino. Así que a los pocos días la tenía en casa.
Pumpkinheads es una historia muy bonita, dulce y con un toque de aventuras. Lo que prevalece es la amistad y el humor, aunque como siempre en los libros de Rainbow Rowell tenemos un poquito de romance precioso.
Personalmen ...more
this put me in the biggest fall mood ever
WHY WASN’T THIS A FULL-BLOWN NOVEL?!!
I need more Rainbow Rowell after this. So hopefully I’ll be rereading her contemporary work because this story put me in such a mood for them.
Rainbow Rowell understands characters! She knows dialogue. Her stories are always so engaging and heartwarming and I can’t get enough.
I need more Rainbow Rowell after this. So hopefully I’ll be rereading her contemporary work because this story put me in such a mood for them.
Rainbow Rowell understands characters! She knows dialogue. Her stories are always so engaging and heartwarming and I can’t get enough.
Josie and Deja have been working together at a pumpkin patch for much of their high school years. They're pretty good friends and enjoy each other's company during the season, but they don't talk much outside of work. This Halloween they'll be saying goodbye for good as both prepare to begin their college life. Josie's pretty depressed about it; he loves everything about the pumpkin patch, especially being the MVPPP (Most Valuable Pumpkin Patch Person). Deja seems more optimistic about it and me
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Oct 05, 2019
Gabby
rated it
really liked it
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This is really cute. This is a short and sweet graphic novel about these two teens Josiah and Deja who are spending their last October working at the local pumpkin patch, where they have worked for the last few years. They are both leaving for college soon and won't be seeing each other again for quite some time, so we follow them on their last night at the Pumpkin Patch.
This is the perfect Fall read. The fall vibes were radiating off the page and it's the perfect read for the season. It made me ...more
This is the perfect Fall read. The fall vibes were radiating off the page and it's the perfect read for the season. It made me ...more
What a terrific graphic novel!!
Deja and Josiah are best friends—at least from September 1 through Halloween, and at least while they’re working together at the pumpkin patch. (They don't see each other at all except during that period of time.) Tonight is the last night they’ll work together since both will head off to college next fall.
Josiah can’t imagine a world without the pumpkin patch. Deja doesn’t quite feel THAT strongly, but she’ll miss Josiah, and all the activity, and all of the great ...more
Deja and Josiah are best friends—at least from September 1 through Halloween, and at least while they’re working together at the pumpkin patch. (They don't see each other at all except during that period of time.) Tonight is the last night they’ll work together since both will head off to college next fall.
Josiah can’t imagine a world without the pumpkin patch. Deja doesn’t quite feel THAT strongly, but she’ll miss Josiah, and all the activity, and all of the great ...more
Super cute, and a total celebration of all things fall. A little bit predictable but I didn’t mind because it was just a lot of fun. Now I want pumpkin pie!
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Well, this was freaking adorable. I've had a lot of mixed feelings on RR for a long time now so I almost didn't pick up this graphic novel, but the art style was so precious, I finally caved and grabbed a copy, and I ended up really enjoying it.
Deja is such a fun character, first of all; she's plus-size, black, and queer (MGA — it isn't stated if she's bi or pan). We see her interact with a few different exes and potential love interests of various genders and it's really lovely to see a plus-si ...more
Deja is such a fun character, first of all; she's plus-size, black, and queer (MGA — it isn't stated if she's bi or pan). We see her interact with a few different exes and potential love interests of various genders and it's really lovely to see a plus-si ...more
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As cute as I thought.
Review coming soon... ...more
I'm your friend. And friends don't let friends live small lives.3'25⭐
As cute as I thought.
It's not fate that brings people together. It's people!
Review coming soon... ...more
What a DELIGHT!
A quintessential autumn read. Take a stroll through a fall-themed amusement park filled with hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkins and pies and watch two friends maybe become something more. Hick’s art is amazing - warm and bright.
Put me right into a wonderful fall mood. Where are my s’mores? 😀😋
A quintessential autumn read. Take a stroll through a fall-themed amusement park filled with hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkins and pies and watch two friends maybe become something more. Hick’s art is amazing - warm and bright.
Put me right into a wonderful fall mood. Where are my s’mores? 😀😋
“Deja, I don't want October to be over. Because October means you”.
Esta es una historia súper tierna de dos chicos que han trabajado varios años juntos en un huerto de calabazas, pero que pronto van a tener que despedirse porque el siguiente año van a entrar en la universidad y no podrán verse más allí. En esta última noche, Deja y Josiah deciden que él debe hablarle a otra chica del huerto de la que ha estado enamorado durante años, pero las cosas se complican y terminan paseando en medio de ma ...more
Esta es una historia súper tierna de dos chicos que han trabajado varios años juntos en un huerto de calabazas, pero que pronto van a tener que despedirse porque el siguiente año van a entrar en la universidad y no podrán verse más allí. En esta última noche, Deja y Josiah deciden que él debe hablarle a otra chica del huerto de la que ha estado enamorado durante años, pero las cosas se complican y terminan paseando en medio de ma ...more
Sempre bom voltar pra essa história quentinho no coração ♡
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Aaaah! Que amorzinho essa graphic novel. Amei!
Com certeza irei reler muitas vezes *-* principalmente quando estiver chegando Outubro. ...more
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Aaaah! Que amorzinho essa graphic novel. Amei!
Com certeza irei reler muitas vezes *-* principalmente quando estiver chegando Outubro. ...more
This was everything I expected it to be, and more. Two seasonal autumn friends spend their last Halloween working a pumpkin patch. Deja is bubbly, outgoing and everyone’s friend. She’s also bisexual, and seems to have dated everyone at work. Josiah is shy, meticulous and totally obsessed with the girl working at the Fudge stand. What follows is a crusade to get Josiah talking to Fudge girl while trying to navigate the Pumpkin Patch’s many obstacles on the duos last night together.
Deja is hilari ...more
Deja is hilari ...more
Pumpkinheads was adorable. It made me long for fall. The story was so cute and the art work was amazing!
I was lucky enough to meet Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks at my local bookstore on release day and they were amazing. I loved hearing about the inspiration for this story and getting my special edition 'Fangirl' and 'Eleanor and Park' signed was just the cherry on top.
Deja was the best character and I loved Josie as well. Also, I'm hungry now for some fall inspired food! Highly recommend ...more
I was lucky enough to meet Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks at my local bookstore on release day and they were amazing. I loved hearing about the inspiration for this story and getting my special edition 'Fangirl' and 'Eleanor and Park' signed was just the cherry on top.
Deja was the best character and I loved Josie as well. Also, I'm hungry now for some fall inspired food! Highly recommend ...more
Josiah and Deja have been working at the Pumpkin patch for their 3 years of high school. This is their last year as workers and there is excitement and sadness over understanding that.
Josiah has had a crush on a girl for 3 years now. Josiah loves working at the pumpkin patch. Deja is his best friend and she has decided that Josiah has to tell this girl he likes her. It becomes their quest. So they spend their last night looking for this girl.
Michigan had wonderful pumpkin patches. Wiards Apple ...more
Josiah has had a crush on a girl for 3 years now. Josiah loves working at the pumpkin patch. Deja is his best friend and she has decided that Josiah has to tell this girl he likes her. It becomes their quest. So they spend their last night looking for this girl.
Michigan had wonderful pumpkin patches. Wiards Apple ...more
Sep 19, 2019
Lucy Powrie
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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This is the CUTEST! The kind of graphic novel I really love, with beautiful, autumnal colouring and a story of friendship, pumpkins, and a runaway goat.
I know I’ll be re-reading this lots. Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks are a perfect match. Can I have the Christmas elves sequel, please?!
I know I’ll be re-reading this lots. Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks are a perfect match. Can I have the Christmas elves sequel, please?!
Jan 01, 2020
may ❀
rated it
really liked it
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super-cute
this was insanely adorable and gave me all the feels and i want it as a full-length fluff novel
This was entirely lovely. I knew it would be, though. Rainbow Rowell is my favourite writer, Faith Erin Hicks is a fantastic artist, and the synopsis sounded exactly up my alley. Happily, this didn't disappoint.
First of all, the atmosphere of the pumpkin patch and the Halloween season really came through. Faith's art was gorgeous and exactly right for this story. Pumpkin patches aren't a thing in the Netherlands and we barely celebrate Halloween, but reading this really made me want to experienc ...more
First of all, the atmosphere of the pumpkin patch and the Halloween season really came through. Faith's art was gorgeous and exactly right for this story. Pumpkin patches aren't a thing in the Netherlands and we barely celebrate Halloween, but reading this really made me want to experienc ...more
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| LPL YA Virtual Bo...: Topic 3: Deja and The Patch | 2 | 8 | Oct 29, 2020 07:36AM | |
| LPL YA Virtual Bo...: If You Like Pumpkinheads You Might Also Like | 1 | 5 | Oct 28, 2020 02:05PM | |
| Play Book Tag: Pumpkinheads - Rainbow Rowell (4 1/2 stars) | 1 | 5 | Oct 28, 2020 09:01AM | |
| The Wanderlust Re...: October BotM | 7 | 7 | Oct 25, 2020 12:22PM | |
| Goodreads Choice ...: Pumpkinheads - Oct. 2020 | 20 | 75 | Oct 23, 2020 02:52PM | |
| LPL YA Virtual Bo...: Topic 2: Josiah and Marcy | 4 | 14 | Oct 08, 2020 11:59AM |
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