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jenhurst's review against another edition
2.0
I love the nightmare before Christmas and I’ve enjoyed all of Shea Ernshaw’s other books so I was really excited for this book.
Unfortunately I found it really disappointing. I’m think part of what made the movie is the beautiful clay animation, without it the story felt like it was really lacking. I liked the general plot of Sally finding herself but the story didn’t really have much of a plot. There also wasn’t enough development to say it was a character driven book or vibes for an “all vibes no plot” book. My other issue was the storyline felt more like an adult book but the writing itself read like a middle grade book, so for some reason it got stuck in YA? The book just seemed like it didn’t know what it wanted to be unfortunately.
Unfortunately I found it really disappointing. I’m think part of what made the movie is the beautiful clay animation, without it the story felt like it was really lacking. I liked the general plot of Sally finding herself but the story didn’t really have much of a plot. There also wasn’t enough development to say it was a character driven book or vibes for an “all vibes no plot” book. My other issue was the storyline felt more like an adult book but the writing itself read like a middle grade book, so for some reason it got stuck in YA? The book just seemed like it didn’t know what it wanted to be unfortunately.
salemistrans's review against another edition
I was recommended this book but it just wasn't something that keep me reading. I kept getting bored with it.
mia_013's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
sapphiremarie's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
mothica's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
susanneverreads's review against another edition
3.0
Cute book about Sally coming to grasps with being queen and have to solve a situation alone.
letty10's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
illyrian_wings's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
It was cute.
But didn't feel at all like The Nightmare Before Christmas. Different vibes, but a nice read for someone much younger probably.
It was cute.
But didn't feel at all like The Nightmare Before Christmas. Different vibes, but a nice read for someone much younger probably.