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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.