(P1 is short for Poetry 1)

Poetry Review: Book 1
BOOK TITLE: Rhapsody of Hope
No. of Chapters: 6
AUTHOR: JeonAnneQuinn

NOTE :
--This is my personal analysis, with the present contents of book, and the mentioned judging criteria. It may change after author edits the book or if criteria is changed.
--Any other person judging the same book, on same criteria/points, may hold different opinions/comments/suggestion/advice, than highlighted here.
--Nothing is written/criticized to offend anyone. If you don't agree, don't follow, I don't mind others having different opinions.

REVIEW :

1. Cover, title, summary (8/10)
Cover is attractive, and bright colored, which is good, since the book contains motivational poems. Title is relevant to the contents of the book (i.e. encouraging theme). Summary may be improved. It looks slightly scattered and the words are not arranged in proper paragraphs (irregular spacing; unnecessary space can be removed; text doesn't look aligned). Contents of summary are good, but can be edited for grammar mistakes (especially punctuation).

2. Poetic devices - (7/10)
Repetition- used for few words+phrases in poems, but effectively, to convey the point (eg-p5, 'little did she know', 'you've become' etc.). All repetitions give meaning to the poem, and accentuate the importance of the accompanying text in the poems. None seems off-beat, absurd or out of place.
Metaphor (implied comparison)- used almost in every poem, all sensibly convey the meaning, author wishes to highlight. Though, it seems metaphors are overwhelmingly used, but all are different and none seemed overused. Eg.- protagonist is compared to a star, in a motivational way, which continues from the gloomy side and takes the reader to a bright, positive side.
Simile (compare using 'like' etc.) - used lesser, than metaphors, but sensibly (eg-eyes like open doors; eyes are compared to open doors, which can see the world inside out).
Some personifications used too.
Consonance (repetitive sounds in latter syllables of words) - observed in few poems, but with mild effect.
Imagery, symbolism, hyperbole, onomatopoeia -  not attempted.
Allegory, Alliteration, Allusion, assonance- not utilized.

3. Form/style, verse (Rhyming Metered-RM, Free Verse-FV), Rhyme, figurative language (8/10)
Form- Couplets, triplets, quatrains are observed, in the poems
Style- narrative style, free verse style (here, free verse style means, the number of lines/verses, rhyme type, meter type etc. is used/exploited, as per the wish of the author). Free verse style is most commonly used, since it give freedom to new writers, to put their thoughts, without any limits on poetic devices.
Verse- rhyming, metered verse is used, for all poems.
Rhyme- single, double and dactylic rhymes used at different  points in the poems. Imperfect rhymes are also noticed. End rhymes are prominently used. Eminems used (eg.-in p6), outside in rhyme, broken rhyme, imperfect rhyme schemes are also implemented.
Figurative language- isn't exploited here.

4. Emotional Impact, tone, mood, POV (8/10)
Emotional impact is accentuated by the choice of words, and appropriate use of poetic devices. Reader feels the sentiments, through the poems, as they advance from sadistic to optimistic side.
Tone- gloomy, motivational, sentimental, encouraging.
Mood- empathy, sympathetic, elation.
POV- third person omniscient, is prominently used in all poems. However, second person POV, used in p5, is surprisingly very well linked with the previous narration, and doesn't feel out of place. Though the author has done it well, but, I would suggest to avoid it, as, such mixing sometimes, result in disastrous lines.

5. Complexities, embedded layers of meaning, significance. (7/10)
Not much complexities observed. Author has used straight interpretation of words, but has done it very modestly. There are a few lines in some poems which use metaphors, simile, phrases/clauses, which indicate the indirect meaning; but these are not complex, to understand.
There are a few poems (eg.- p6) which contain lines with embedded meaning. In p6, author has used very light words, and written with very small verses; still the idea conveyed is slightly concealed, but not difficult for reader to understand (as it's based on human emotions)
Significance - the subject/topic is very much significant to human beings' emotional well being.

6. Clarity of purpose, meaning, comprehension, coherence, conclusion (9/10)
Purpose of each poem is clear to author, which reflects in the connection and rhythmic flow of verses, (from starting till end) on the particular subject/topic of poem.
Meaning of poem is clear to reader, as he/she reads through lines. No ambiguities in comprehending the same from readers' perspective.
However, the poems altogether are not coherent with each other, as each starts on a different note and doesn't link the previous one.
Conclusion of each poem is clearly conveyed.

7. Word selection, spelling, grammar, line endings, line breaks (6/10)
Word selection is good and I don't feel any change/modification is required.
Spelling mistakes - didn't observe any.
Grammar mistakes are present in a few number but mainly, in area of punctuation. Not all poems require grammar editing, but your poetry need proper punctuation, for conveying it's proper meaning to the reader.
Line endings need to be specified at some places. Some lines endings didn't create the proper emphasis on the theme. Line breaks, however, are properly maintained, throughout poems, which retain the necessary pause required, at that particular point.

8. Universality (8/10)
The subject and the content of the poems, highlight the general emotional turmoil, human beings go through, in difficult times; simultaneously, the poems address the positive approach to them.
So, the poem has the features of universality, and if translated appropriately, into other languages, would retain it's meaning and significance.

9. Annotation (0/10)
Not present. But, they are not required in this poem, since there are no complexities, or much embedded layers of meaning, which are difficult to grasp or need explanation.

Rating/Marks :
Since annotation is not needed, in these poems, I will not be taking this point into consideration, and hence marking is done, out of 80 marks.

8+7+8+8+7+9+6+8= 61/80

Reviewer's note (to readers) :
The poems are motivational, with the purpose of inducing hope, in the reader. Each poem has a good emotional impact, due to the upright choice of words, moderate usage of poetry devices and a light, understandable presentation.
The poems highlight the general human emotions, which every reader, in one or the other way, can feel acquainted/familiar with.
Readers will love these poems.

ADVICE (to author):
To take the advice or not, is at author's discretion, however, my suggestions, are listed below:

1) There are more than few word mistakes- missing words, wrong words usage. You can remove them for giving a good effect, on readers.

If there is anything you don't understand, let me know, as an inline comment here. I will surely explain, if I find time for it.