Reviewer: El (footnoteofhappiness) 💛

Requester: To Kill or Love by misstalksalot2000

I would like to formally apologise for the wait on this review. It has taken me a little while to get to it in my waiting list, then I took my time reading it and properly articulating my thoughts on it.

Thank you for being patient while I took my time to prepare the best review for you.

This is also one of the first reviews that now feature the new updated review criteria. Hope that this can help you further your writing journey!

- El 💛

Title: 5/5

I absolutely adore this title. It is original, catchy and intrigued me to click on your story. So well done!

Cover: 5/5

I did have the pleasure of seeing your book cover before this one but I must say the new one is definitely a favourite. It is much more eye-catching and alluring to a reader. I think it is just am absolute stunning book cover so well done.

Summary: 5/5

Your blurb is the perfect length with just the right amount of information to attract the reader. I was instantly hooked from the get-go.

My favourite part is: "...psych nurse who has encountered many insane and dangerous situations in her line of work, but nothing has been as unpredictable as Brexton McGomery, a potential serial killer."

Wow. It is definitely engaging and left me wanting more. It made me excited to read further on as well.

Grammar & Punctuation: 4.5/5

I do have to say most of the story seemed pretty good regarding grammar and punctuation, save for a few spots where I pointed it out to you in the comment section. But nothing a little editing can 't fix!

Character Building: 5/5

The character development is actually done quite well. They are built smoothly and correctly, rather than jaggedly. I feel as if I know both Lyra and Brexton quite well by the end of chapter ten - at least as much as I can in these chapters. I was not confused at any point. I knew exactly how Lyra would react to certain situations, what she'd think and the opposite action she usually did in return.

I found myself quite loving the character of Lyra, and not just because her name is a favourite of mine. I think you have a beautiful set up of character development here.

Writing Style: 4.5/5

The only thing that bugged me while reading your story is that sometimes you end your sentences in question marks. It's only a tiny bit of a pet peeve for me but it just seems like it takes away from the story a little. It kept me distracted in some parts but in other parts, the way you tell the story is exciting.

I loved your cliffhangers, it reeled me in to keep reading.

Your writing style is a little creative but kept me interested throughout which is always a plus. The way you write is smooth and the story flows well minus a few unnecessary details that didn't need to be added but was all right.

Plot Originality: 4/5

I have seen a few plots similar to yours but your story had this creative flare which was actually quite entertaining. Your take on a slightly overused plot was actually done quite well. It kept me coming back for more, desperate for answers to some of my lingering questions and desperate to see how two of my favourite pairs end up. I also spent quite a few chapters hoping for Jeremiah to get his karma...I really hated him truthfully. I kept reading with newfound interest each chapter and I love creative stories that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Reader Engagement: 5/5

You kept my interest throughout the first ten chapters. I was hooked and needed more. I fell in love with the two pairing protagonists and the story itself. I was especially satisfied when Lyra broke up with Jeremiah...I definitely celebrated.

At every twist and turn, I found more questions which kept me enraptured which is always a good thing when reading a book. I really loved reading the start of this book and hope I can come back to it at a later date.

Comments:

I have left some comments scattered across the ten chapters I read of your book. Please refer to those for some insights as well.

Focus Points -

I have left in depth comments under the four things you asked me to focus on. Hopefully these help.

Overall Score: 38/40