Applejack is an honest pony but honesty is hard to maintain when being kind; sometimes the truth hurts. When an opportunity arises for Applejack to help Sweet Apple Acres earn an award, Applejack enlists the help of her friends. However, when her friends do more than just “help” she goes about venting her frustration and thoughts onto her diary pages.

If I recall correctly from the show, Applejack is more like an older sister figure and that’s exactly how she is in this book. Applejack is honest and tries to be kind at the same time. Sometimes that means she isn’t relaying her true thoughts and feelings that could lead to misunderstandings. And this is exactly what Applejack did in this story. She wasn’t being true to herself and let her desires to win a blue ribbon for the farm overcome what’s truly important to her.

The story is a quick read and reflects the character’s personalities in the show. I enjoyed how all of the mane six volunteered and went to help Applejack. Although Twilight and Rarity aren’t given the same story space as the other characters. Most of the other mane six were present for the entire chapter comparatively, however they have more earth elements and skills than Twilight or Rarity.

Overall, this was a fun read about Applejack and I’m glad it was related to something important to Applejack. The story really emphasizes her hard work and commitment in tending to the farm, her family and her friends.

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