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Dec 6th

Rubric for Best Sci-Fi Book (Total: 100 Points)

World-Building (20 points)

Does the story create a believable and exciting sci-fi world? Are the details clear and interesting?

Original Plot (20 points)

Is the story unique and creative? Does it keep you interested with exciting ideas and twists?

Characters (15 points)

Are the characters relatable, well-written, and important to the story? Do they grow or change?

Engagement (15 points)

Does the book grab your attention and keep you hooked? Is the pacing just right?

Sci-Fi Ideas (15 points)

Are the sci-fi elements (like technology, future worlds, or big ideas) cool and well-thought-out?

Writing Style (10 points)

Is the writing clear and easy to read? Does it match the story's mood?

Theme/Message (5 points)

Does the story have an interesting or meaningful message? Does it stick with you?

Participants:

@FHLevin

Book: Shadow and Steel

(This book is mature)

World Building 20/20

Excellent. We, the readers, are given just the right amount of information, so as not to feel as though we are overwhelmed with it. This reality is fast paced and dangerous. The amount of scientific jargon is appropriate and well done.

Original Plot 20/20

The story is written in the third person, however, each section seems to add a new storyline. Silas starts out as someone in need of getting contrabanded materials to a buyer, which seems impossible. The writer does a great job of getting the reader to sympathize with this rogue, only to see the betrayal. Going by the blurb and the five chapters I read, I will state the logline is simply to survive in this alternate science fiction reality.

Characters 13/15

Silas, Kira, and Nico.

Silas is doing illegal trading, but the reader sympathizes with him and his choices until the very end of part one. Kira seems to be our main character as she goes from part one to two. The background given on her is light at this time, but delves down as the story gains. Nico is just starting out but we see his pain and suffering. I'm hoping Kira stays a good guy, but I'm kind of doubtful.

Engagement 15/15

You did well here. The pacing is just right to keep the attention of your reader, while giving the necessary information for the story to make sense. Nicely done.

SciFi Ideas 15/15

The ideas used are well thought out and thrown in during conversational slang as well as telling the reader what is going on. I was amazed.

Writing Style 10/10

This story is written in the third person, however, the author seems to focus on the thoughts and feeling of one central person during each part. The first was Silas and the second was Nico. I must wonder if Kira will ever have one, or will the author use the others to tell her story. I found no SPAG issues!

Theme/Message 4/5

The message seems to be that there is bad in everyone. It only takes the right situations to bring it out. Mind you, I only read five chapters. I'm hoping the message ends up going in the other direction.

Total 97/100

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@JennaMarissa13

Book: The Dead Walk Among Us

World Building 15/20

This is in an apocalyptic version of our world, with New York being the starting point and the characters trying to get to California. Planes are taking off in this zombie world, which didn't sit quite right because it needed more information.

Original Plot 10/20

The plot is good–trying to escape the zombies to a free city.

There were a few plot holes: three different people needed to get to 'Emerald Street' (which would be a huge red flag in a zombie-overrun world), the plane was full and taking off, then suddenly was still there and taking on more passengers, and the truck flipped, causing Iris and Jade to be unconscious for hours, but the zombies who they were shooting at never touched them until they woke up.

Characters 10/15

Iris, Jack, Jade, Anne, Jason, Eric, Daniel, Elizabeth, Alex, Jake, Lisa

Iris shows strength even to the end. Jack is not done as well, but still shows his love for his sister. Jade is strong and vigilant.

Engagement 10/15

The pacing is a little rushed, so there isn't as much detail. This also would account for the plot holes. May I suggest going back and adding in some more information?

SciFi Ideas 15/15

The sci-fi elements for this are with the zombies and their characteristics. The bulging eyes and then some red eyes are different.

Writing Style 10/10

The style is show not tell, which is fine. I found very few SPAG errors. Nicely done!

Theme/Message 5/5

I see the message as 'family doesn't always mean blood related'. In this case, you showed it beautifully.

Total 75/100

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@Hirokatsu800

Book: Glory in War: GAME ON

(Part 1)

(This book is mature)

World Building 20/20

Excellent! The above world with M borns (Immortals) and the below world with C borns (Creators) are done well. I'm still a bit confused about the powers, but I'm sure that will come out as I read more of the story. There is the R borns. They have no powers and are like us. The war between the Immortals and Creators was changed forever by an R born, M1NERV4.

Original Plot 20/20

This is an animated story put onto paper about two different species who share a world. The race with powers hides in cities below ground as the Immortals above will kill them. The mortals with no power are stuck within the confines of this ongoing war.

Characters 15/15

N04H, LUK3, KYR4, CONNER, CHESTER, RYAN

N04H is your typical high schooler, scared but showing a good face to all. Finding help for his friends showed character. Setting out to see the bartender–and finding LUK3–made the next step in his dream a little closer. LUK3 is a wonderful, fun-loving guy. KYR4 is your straight-as-an-arrow worker, and CONNER is... well–CONNER. He doesn't want to be involved but does it anyway.

Engagement 15/15

This story follows the right pace while giving the right amount of information so the reader is not overwhelmed. Beautiful job.

SciFi Ideas 15/15

The wonder of this new and exciting world is tempting to all, even those not into anime (myself included!).

Writing Style 10/10

The style is that of a screenplay. I found no SPAG errors. The writing style matches the story perfectly, and I would not change a thing!

Theme/Message 5/5

Freedom is an illusion. The people above ground are supposedly free; however, D4NT3's change in personality easily shows that living below ground in the Cborn city is more of a freedom than anything he had above ground.

Total 100/100

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