A review by pikamonster
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw

lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

As someone who's first favorite movie was TNBC this book felt like just another mediocre fanfic instead of a continuation of the movie. It was cringey and lazily written. The writing itself felt like a teenager trying to reach word count. The way Sally was infantilized made me feel more like she was a 12 year old and not an established woman. The bit with Queen Elizabeth felt out of place and weird. The "twist" was beyond cliche. I only finished the book because I was hoping it would get better and I felt like I owed it to my original favorite.