First of all, I would like to say congratulations to every single one of the participants. Putting yourself out there is not easy, and I commend you for it. I would also like to give one last shoutout to MiyaHikari  and CrystalCallistral for their incredible work. I genuinely cannot thank them enough.

Now, the moment you've been waiting for.

I am posting everyone's breakdown (averaged from the two judges). The winner of the genre will get a review (one or two, depending on a few factors) which can also be DM'd to the author upon request. Participants, a few of you might be DM'd some advice from your judges. If not, you still have the option to request some additional comments. Winners, please DM me your email so I can send the stickers over. Judges, please follow the winner of your genre.

And now, it is my privilege to announce the results for mystery/thriller for Season 2 of the Borderverse Awards.

5. Dreadful Gaze by happysnowfeet
Cover/Title: 8.5/10
Blurb: 2.5/5
Grammar: 11/20
Plot: 10/20
Characters: 11/20
Style: 8.5/20
Personal: 3/5
Total: 54.5/100

4. The Law of Beasts 2: Alicia by JabreelWilson
Cover/Title: 8.5/10
Blurb: 2.5/5
Grammar: 16/20
Plot: 13/20
Characters: 13.5/20
Style: 12/20
Personal: 3.5/5
Total: 69/100

3. The Murder of the Squared by thatonewasianqueen
Cover/Title: 8/10
Blurb: 5/5
Grammar: 16.5/20
Plot: 14/20
Characters: 11.5/20
Style: 12.5/20
Personal: 3.5/5
Total: 71/100

2. Dandelion by bored_mama
Cover/Title: 9.5/10
Blurb: 3/5
Grammar: 13/20
Plot: 16.5/20
Characters: 14.5/20
Style: 16/20
Personal: 4/5
Total: 76.5/100

1. Shadowed by emmelinerose1
Cover/Title: 7.5/10
Blurb: 4.5/5
Grammar: 19/20
Plot: 19.5/20
Characters: 19/20
Style: 18.5/20
Personal: 5/5
Total: 93/100

No doubt about it, this book was obviously going to take the top spot once I took it all in. Aside from a cover, this book is simply amazing, and it seems like something that I would write, and I set my standards very high! Just criteria after criteria, these first three chapters demonstrate what every writer should aspire to embody. Your grammar is on point, and you immediately hook us into the story with compelling characters, backstory, and settings! No matter how hard I tried, I failed to find any errors in the book itself. On the other hand, this book deserves a truly amazing cover to match the amazing storytelling, so go and hunt for a killer graphic designer! All in all, this is very deserving of first place!

Shadowed is a book full of intrigue and cliffhangers that make you eager to read on. The author skillfully plants questions in your mind that won't let you rest until they're answered. Who is Rowan? The main protagonist, Rowan himself, doesn't know. His character is relatable in that he struggles to trust people while also wishing it were possible to do so. He's hiding behind lies and trying to bury the past, but can't help be curious about the unlocked secrets it holds. The world the author has created is vividly realistic and reminded me of the streets in the book "Ender's Shadow". The writing style holds a fresh cynicism that reflects Rowan's character splendidly. Shadowed is a story you won't be able to put down