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The Mystery Romance Genre

"Always Faithful"

Finished in 1st place out of 3 competitors.

Scoring and Review by gremlinsbookstash:

Title and Book Cover: (10/10)

Blurb: (10/10)

Plot: (5/5)

Creativity and Originality: (20/20)

Character Development: (20/20)

Story Flow: (5/5)

Research and Attention to Details: (15/15)

Grammar and Punctuation: (10/10)

Overal Impression: (5/5)

     I was drawn to this book ever since I read it for the mini-awards. It is a fantastic book that should not be missed. The title is catchy and, although it does not seem like it would have anything to do with the text, you will soon realize that it makes a lot of sense when you learn about the characters' backgrounds. I also liked how you kept it simple—sure, you could have gone for the latin phrase to grab readers' attention even faster, but not many people are interested in or know a lot of lingo. The title is memorable and powerful, and it hooks you in.

     Moving on to the cover, it is decent and includes the protagonist's name as well. This little detail compensates for the simplicity of the cover image. The tile and name are easily visible, so the reader knows where to return if interested in the story on the long run.

     The blurb was also excellent, providing the reader with just the right amount of information to pique his or her interest. I was a little unsure about this because there are some elements that could enhance the blurb a little bit, but they aren't necessary.

     This is just some advice; you do not have to listen to me if you disagree. I believe you can make the situation more clear if you replace "who was placed on the" with "on the waiting list for a".

     You could also remove the phrase "after being wounded in the same accident that killed Lyla" and replace it with "after being wounded in the same accident."

     The plot was fantastic, and there are not any aspects that I would change. Even from the start, we have a story full of emotions, as the story begins with a sad tone. Every emotion experienced by the characters is also felt by the reader.

     The songs chosen for the book were excellent, and I appreciated that you included lyrics, but it felt like it was disrupting the narrative. At least in the second chapter. It is not necessarily a bad thing.

     Aside from Chapter 3, which was excellent and won the mini-awards, my favorite second chapter is Chapter 5. I absolutely love the tone you used in writing this chapter. Is both tense and ominous. It may be a little short, but it is not the end of the world. Furthermore, the way you wrote the chapter leads one to believe that there will be numerous conflicts.

     The story sometimes lingers too long on certain scenes, such as the funeral, but I believe this is a subjective aspect. I only found minor grammar and punctuation errors, such as forgetting to place punctuation marks inside quotation marks. Again, this is not a major mistake because it is easily overlooked; I do it as well. It is simply an observation.

     As a reader, I enjoyed the story, and I'm waiting for the next parts.

Total Score: (100/100)

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The Fanfiction Genre

"The Mandalorian and the Jedi: Book One of the Mandalorian Series"

Finished in 2nd place out of 7 competitors.

Scoring and Review by gremlinsbookstash:

Title and Book Cover: (8/10)

Blurb: (9/10)

Plot: (5/5)

Creative Expansion: (5/5)

Narrative Seamlessness: (5/5)

Fan Community Impact: (5/5)

Writing Quality: (20/20)

Character Growth and Evolution: (10/10)

Story Flow: (5/5)

Overall Impressions: (5/5)

Total Score: (77/80)

     I had a fantastic time reading this book. I have said it before, and I will say it again: I am not a fan of Star Wars either, but that did not stop me from enjoying this book. The cover of the book was appropriate for the story, though I believe I would have chosen something else. The title on the cover is a little difficult to read; this may not be a big deal for others, but people with poor vision may struggle.

     The blurb was also good, though it was a little overwhelming with all of the details - this is just my preference, and it does not mean it is wrong or that you should change anything.

     I enjoyed the plot, and while I had some minor issues with all of the new names, the story flow was excellent. Every description painted a vivid picture in my mind, and I did not feel the need to watch the movies to understand what was going on.

     The original character is very well written, and I like how you made her strong while remaining sensible. She clearly has some trauma and has been through a lot, but I believe she will improve by the end of the story. She already does, either way.

     I believe fans of the movies will enjoy this story, particularly the action scenes. The writing was clear, and I saw no grammar or punctuation errors. The story flowed smoothly, and I had no trouble reading it.

     As a reader, I found the story very enjoyable. I was drawn to the action scenes because they were very descriptive and made me feel like I was watching a movie. I liked your original character because we could clearly see her development. It will not happen overnight; it will take some time for her to be different than she is now, but I believe this is what makes her human.

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The Poetry Genre

"My Poetry Collection"

Finished in 2nd place out of 3 competitors.

Scoring and Review by gremlinsbookstash:

Imagery and Figurative Language: (10/10)

Language and Diction: (10/10)

Emotional Impact: (9/10)

Structure and Form: (10/10)

Sound and Rhythm: (10/10)

Theme and Message: (10/10)

Originality and Creativity: (10/10)

Voice and Perspective: (10/10)

Unity and Cohesion: (10/10)

Impact and Memorability: (10/10)

Total Score: (99/100)

     These poems were very good as well, and I am glad I had the opportunity to read them. I have lots of praise, and the only reason why this book placed second is because the first book had a more harsh tone, which was suitable for the poems that author wrote.

     I want to highlight that this means in no way that this book is not as good.

     Since I only have positive things to say about this book, I will choose a poem and write a brief review. I had a difficult time deciding, but in the end, I chose the poem "Pink", because it appears that we need a little more hope these days.

     This poem, as the title suggests, celebrates the color pink. This color is commonly associated with joy, beauty, and love, which is one of the few reasons I adore it as well.

     The author's use of imagery, such as the pink sky and blooming roses, was particularly appealing to me. Using such imagery allows the reader to have a more vivid imagination. The use of nature as a backdrop adds to the poem's theme of happiness and bliss.

     The rhyming scheme runs smoothly throughout the poem, creating a pleasant rhythm that adds to its appeal.

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