WARNING

Too many lists (7, in total), trying to recapture the usual process I'd normally take to choose a book (I know, I'm overdoing it. Sue me.)

Do not look further if you've allergy with numbers.

I do not represent the entirety of the readers' population.

Enter at your own risks.

(- _____) Indicates the part where it might depend on readers

STARTING NUMBER: 13.

Love's Force by booklover311921

PHENIX by BrookeNotAshley

Scars of Armor by Amaboo

Be My Light ♡ Yuri x Natsuki ♡ by Cinnabar_Hurricane

The Tangled Princess by nonameleftxx

A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard

Retreating to the Sea by Write_4ever_

Ten by ___Yoshi___

Wielders: Protectors of the Realms by ChloeShepherd810

Odes of Old by Bunnygunny

Rule Number 5 by amidthestorms

Grendilton: rise of the shadows by amyrobinnz

Fairy Lights by -The_Vampire_Slave-

LIST 1: LIST OF BOOKS THAT MADE IT THROUGH THE INITIAL SCRUTINY

(eliminate based on title, cover and blurb)

Love's Force by booklover31191 (- Title, - Blurb)

PHENIX by BrookeNotAshley

Be My Light ♡ Yuri x Natsuki ♡ by Cinnabar_Hurricane (- Title, - Blurb)

The Tangled Princess by nonameleftxx

A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard

Retreating to the Sea by Write_4ever_ (- Blurb)

Ten by ___Yoshi___ (- Cover)

Wielders: Protectors of the Realms by ChloeShepherd810 (- Blurb)

Odes of Old by Bunnygunny

Rule Number 5 by amidthestorms

Grendilton: rise of the shadows by amyrobinnz (- Blurb)

Fairy Lights by -The_Vampire_Slave- (- Blurb)

LIST 2: COMPARING BOOKS BY COVER

(eliminate books in similar genres based on the covers. The books compared are not necessarily books within this Round. In this case, to represent the different populations, I had my sister and my Mum to vote on the cover before finally eliminated anybody for real.)

Love's Force by booklover31191 

PHENIX by BrookeNotAshley

The Tangled Princess by nonameleftxx (-)

A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard (-)

Retreating to the Sea by Write_4ever_ 

Ten by ___Yoshi___ (-)

Wielders: Protectors of the Realms by ChloeShepherd810 

Rule Number 5 by amidthestorms (-)

Grendilton: rise of the shadows by amyrobinnz 

Fairy Lights by -The_Vampire_Slave-

LIST 3: OPENING PARAGRAPHS

(can you hook the readers just from a few first lines? Are there some actions coming/happening, or are there some deep thoughts that suddenly make your readers curious of how your book will explore that theme?)

PHENIX by BrookeNotAshley

The Tangled Princess by nonameleftxx (-)

A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard (-)

Retreating to the Sea by Write_4ever_ (-)

Ten by ___Yoshi___ 

Rule Number 5 by amidthestorms

Grendilton: rise of the shadows by amyrobinnz 

LIST 4: THE "BEAT"

(measuring tension, mysterious, world-building or the overall flow of the first chapter/prologue (if applicable). Diction and sentence structures may influence this aspect. All books that are on this list will have a (-) sign simply because each reader appealed by a different flow. When making the final verdict, I tried to compare the book with other books I've read before. I try to be subjective throughout, but be aware, from this point on, it really depends on the readers' preferences.)

The Tangled Princess by nonameleftxx (-)

A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard

Retreating to the Sea by Write_4ever_ (-)

Ten by ___Yoshi___

Rule Number 5 by amidthestorms

Grendilton: rise of the shadows by amyrobinnz (-)

LIST 5: CHARACTERIZATION + VOICE

(Again, all books that are on this list will have a (-) sign simply because each reader likes a different type of characters/voices. In order to determine things without my bias, I ranke you on how clear you depict a character (ie. their prominent personality). I'll also rank you on how you let the characters demonstrate their traits. I'll write down the characteristics I thought I pinned down, just in case. Again, from this point on, it really depends on the readers' preferences.)

The Tangled Princess by nonameleftxx (-)

A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard

Ten by ___Yoshi___

Rule Number 5 by amidthestorms

Grendilton: rise of the shadows by amyrobinnz (-)

LIST 6: ENDING

(Again, all books that are on this list will have a (-) sign simply because each reader will decide differently. Again, for the sake of accurate representation, I summarize the story events, then read the last paragraphs and ask my Mum and sister would they want to continue. 2/3 or 3/3 vote Yes means the readers are likely to continue.)

The Tangled Princess by nonameleftxx (-)

A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard

Ten by ___Yoshi___

Rule Number 5 by amidthestorms (-)

Grendilton: rise of the shadows by amyrobinnz (-)

LAST TWO STANDING: A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard and Ten by ___Yoshi___ 

FINAL CHOICE: A Drop of Salt by aero_wizard

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