I have enjoyed a previous Rainbow Rowell book before and know my teens love her work, so I figured I would pick it up to read quickly. Even though this was just a sampler (such a tease, by the way), I was hooked by the end. I understood the characters pretty quickly, LOVED the setting of the Pumpkin Patch, and couldn't get enough of the coloring. I don't necessarily have an accurate feeling for how much I will like the whole book, but I know it will be something that I purchase multiple copies of for my library system.

Rainbow Rowell is one of my very favorite authors (I own over a dozen copies of Carry On; it's a problem), so having the opportunity to check out the first 18 pages of Pumpkinheads, her collaboration with Faith Erin Hicks, was a delight and a joy.

In just a short time, I'm already invested in the characters and the plot. Is Josiah going to get fudge girl? Does Deja have her own love interest/plot line? How on earth is this pumpkin patch so awesome and how do I go to there? Such a small preview, but it already has so much heart (not that I expected anything different from these two creators!).

The first 18 pages were fun to read with the colorful panels and easy banter between the best friends. I am looking forward to reading the rest. My opinions and reviews are my own.

This was an interesting start to a new story. I was sad to realize that it wasn't the whole comic but rather just an excerpt. So far, it hasn't caught my interest enough to actually go out and buy it but I will get it from my library when it is published.

This was just a sample of the final book (a measly 16 pages), but it starts off with a super cute (straight) romance— just as any Rainbow Rowell fan knows to expect. It has the promise of being a fun read, just as Fangirl, Eleanor and Park, and Carry On are.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with an ARC of this title.

I didn't realize that this ARC was only the first 18 pages! What am I supposed to do with these characters in my head for another couple of months? I am super invested the art and the friendship between Josiah and Deja drew me in so quickly! As a true fall-fan I can't wait to read this whole thing! We've had enough romances set at summer camps and tree farms I'm HERE for this being set at a pumpkin farm!

Cute. I enjoyed the illustrations and the story was fun. The sample has me intrigued and I will read the full version upon publication.

Looks like a great title. It’s colorful and fun. The text bubbles can be read clearly and the story seems interesting so far! This is a total tease for more.

Chapter one / sampler is definitely a great hook into the rest of the story. The scene, timescale, two main characters and hints towards the action are all beautifully set up by author and illustrator. I don't often read graphic novels, but I do love Rowell's work so I will make a point of trying to read the remainder. Halloween is very American for a UK reader, but the situation (two best friends running out of time before they leave for college) is very familiar, so it can transition. It's great to see a non-white main character, and also to see a genuine friendship between a boy and a girl. I'm dying to know what happens with Fudge Shop Girl. Will Josiah have the guts to ask her out? Is she really worth it? Will she reciprocate his feelings? What a good friends Deja is, setting him up. "I'm your friend. And friends don't let friends live small lives."

This was a sample of the beginning of the graphic novel. Although I have enjoyed all the other books by Rainbow Rowell, I am not sure that the first couple chapters have drawn my attention enough for me to want to keep reading it. There is good representation and the friendship seems like it has potential.

The preview consisted of only the first few pages. The art is cute and appealing, and Rowell's writing style is playful, as usual. I can't wait to read the rest!

While this was only an excerpt (received thanks to NetGalley) I still think this will be an endearing and funny read that will connect with a lot of teens. The graphics are bright and bold and the first 16 pages left me wanting to read more! I can't speak to the content of the rest of the book but it seems like it'll be a sweet story with some adventure thrown in the mix. My students are loving graphic novels these days and I think this one may be a good fit for my older elementary students.

Since this was a short preview, I can't review it fully, but the illustrations were wonderful and the story seems very cute.

I love Rainbow Rowell and I can't wait to read the rest of this book! It is so fun and quirky! I look forward to reading and recommending this one.

I love any book that centers on the last _____ before friends go their separate ways for college, new jobs, a move, etc. Pumpkinheads focuses on best buddies Josiah and Deja's last night of the season (also the last season before they go off to college) working at the Pumpkin Patch. Deja has cleverly rearranged a few shifts to create an opportunity for Josiah to talk to his crush at the Fudge Shoppe. What will happen next?? Bright autumn-colored artwork and an endearing storyline have me anxiously awaiting the publication of the full book!

This was so sweet. The short sample just made me crave more. Love the writing and am completely in love with the illustrations. Can't wait to read more about Josiah and Deja!
/ Denise

I love anything Rowell writes so the short sample was just enough to make me crazy! I can't wait to read the whole book. I loved the style of the artwork.

ARC provided by Netgalley.

The ARC copy I read was only the first 18 pages, which is very disappointing because I NEED TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT! I love the characters, who are super cute, and the illustrations are amazing! I can't wait until the fall to see what happens with Fudge Girl!

I was instantly hooked by this book. I was surprised and a bit frustrated when I realized the sample was only 18 pages (in a good way!). I cannot wait to read the rest of this book. I love graphic novels (as do my students). They make topics that are otherwise tricky accessible to readers. Rainbow Rowell can do no wrong in my mind. Eagerly awaiting the release of this book so I can see what happens to Deja and Josiah.

Rainbow Rowell can do no wrong with anything she does. In just 18 short pages I was hooked and excited to read more.

The story was really cute and I loved the supportive characters. Plus the diversity of the characters. Which we don’t see a lot of with graphic novels.

This is one of those books that I instantly preordered right after I finished this sneak peek.