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jenhurst's review
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
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
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
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
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.