SOME OF THE HOST'S BAD HUMOUR

Let's just say after Round 1, all books are so great that the judges struggle to pick the best ones.

Be proud of yourself. The marks are literally differentiated by only 1 or 2 marks.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK FOR THE NEXT ROUND

The entries are organized according to their score (meaning the top ones are the highest scorers and the last ones are the lowest scorers)

Judges' reviews can be requested via PM. Any rude response (ie. lash-outs such as, "I was complimented for this-and-this and yet you deduct marks at those-and-those categories! You imbecile!") would equate to an automatic mute. But, that being said, if you need clarifications or further explanations, feel free to further enquire (I'm a soft big-bear for those who wants to improve their craft :D)

BENCHMARK: 51/55

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THE LUCKIES | TOP SCORERS OF THE ROUND (ALL MATCHED ONES ARE PUT ON A LINE)

WILLOW AND THE WARLOCK by SarahBeth9009

Killer Queen: A Disasterpiece by TaylorBryant787

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Let's Lie by Rectilinear

The Blood Heist Saga: Stealing Red by ShadowofaGemini

Hummingbird by sugarbabeniall

Choices by theotherideas

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THE UNFORTUNATES | THE ONES THAT ARE ELIMINATED FROM THE ROUND

It's Not Like The Movies by emtheadvocate

The Dorm Guard by Writer-brooke

What Remains by idmcnally

The Record Shop Thief Wears a Jean Jacket by toomuchtohandle21

ONLY THOSE WHO ARE ELIMINATED ARE ELIGIBLE TO REQUEST SCORE BREAK-DOWNS AND JUDGE REVIEWS.

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BEST OF LUCK TO THE REMAINING ONES!