Hello Werewolf/Vampire contestants :D

Welcome to the ROUND 2 results page!

First of all, congratulations again. Your stories have all deserved a place on the semi-finalists list. Your books are amazing and I bet it's been really difficult for the judge of this round to eliminate some of you. But be proud that you made it this far. So give it up for yourselves!

Now, are you ready to see who made it to ROUND 3 and became a FINALIST?

Brace yourselves, for I give you the results for ROUND 2 delivered by judge #2 of the Werewolf/Vampire genre, wanderedwriter (thank you so much, Shruti! ❤).

Codex Mortem by Coraidhe

[Qualified for ROUND 3]

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 18/20

Characters: 19/20

Writing Style: 18.5/20

Grammar: 8.5/10

Originality: 13/15

Enjoyment: 14/15

Total: 91/100

Review:

I'd rave about this book because the writing is a mix of different point of views, but all of them stand apart. Even though first person POV, the writer had done the impeccable job of distinguishing characters ways and mannerisms of talking and narration by giving each individual a full-fledged persona and voice. I loved reading the chapters so much that I ended up reading four more chapters before realizing I had to judge the book. Impeccable job 

His Cursed Mate by arrogonxx

[Qualified for ROUND 3]

Chapters: Prologue, 1, and 2

Plot: 18.5/20

Characters: 18.5/20

Writing Style: 19/20

Grammar: 7/10

Originality: 13/15

Enjoyment: 13/15

Total: 89/100

Review:

I loved the prologue and was invested from the get go. The chapters were paced properly and at the same time, narrated the plight of the character without drowning the readers in details. The cliffhangers were well placed and I loved reading the dual point of view, which as I pointed in the comment too, was a bit confusing till the middle. Except for a few tense slips, the writing was flawless and speaks deeply of the skill the author possesses. Great writing 

Rose by Mystic_Whisperer

[Qualified for ROUND 3]

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 17/20

Characters: 18/20

Writing Style: 18/20

Grammar: 8/10

Originality: 13/15

Enjoyment: 13/15

Total: 87/100

Review:

This story had a perfect mix of show don't tell which kept me going for chapters more than what was required to be read. The vocabulary is impeccable and used to describe the protagonist's reactions and emotions well. The chapters also have the mysterious hold braided into the story that acts as page turner. In totality, I loved the author's work thoroughly. Great writing 

Juno: Queen Of Wolves by Jamie_Berry

[Qualified for ROUND 3]

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 18/20

Characters: 17/20

Writing Style: 18/20

Grammar: 8/10

Originality: 12/15

Enjoyment: 13/15

Total: 86/100

Review:

The author knows how to deliver information, how to keep things hidden as mystery and also show the protagonist's vulnerability by equating the various aspects of her present situation to pain, which according to me was quite innovative. The story was well paced and I ended up reading more chapters than required, only to come back and comment later. A suggestion- The Previously part: giving a hint of what happened in the other chapter results in increase in word count, which for Watty's and other awards is crucial. So maybe those extra paragraphs can be cut down. The rest is well narrated. Great writing 

Flight 118 by EmaBeresh

[Qualified for ROUND 3]

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 17/20

Characters: 17/20

Writing Style: 17/20

Grammar: 7/10

Originality: 13/15

Enjoyment: 13/15

Total: 84/100

Review:

From the beginning, the story was filled with action and then dipping into suspense. The first three chapters had nothing or no mention of how it fit into the genre but the blurb gave the insight of the same. The story was fast paced and every dialogue and monologue was placed well, narrating how the protagonist felt at each scene and situation. Great writing 

Huntington by DreamingAlexis

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 17/20

Characters: 17/20

Writing Style: 15/20

Grammar: 7/10

Originality: 12/15

Enjoyment: 12/15

Total: 80/100

Review:

The story is laden with action and that's something that grabbed my attention and I loved reading it. Although through the first three chapters not much could be told about the underlying plot, as a reader I know it's forming as a foundation. The third chapter was completely an action sequence which though was brilliantly written can be trimmed for the readers to move forth with the story. Once they connect with the protagonist on a superficial level in the first three chapters, her traits and strengths can later be dwelled into, completing the skeletal framework. Asides that, great writing 

Fighting Fate by lspearson

Chapters: Prologue, 1, and 2

Plot: 16/20

Characters: 15/20

Writing Style: 14/20

Grammar: 8/10

Originality: 13/15

Enjoyment: 12/15

Total: 78/100

Review:

The writing flowed well and the author had an innovative concept in place for the story, slowly revealing the story one chapter at a time. The narration had me feel bad for the protagonist's plight and every other paragraph had me vouch for her. When it came to the length of the chapter, I'd honest, it was a bit longer than what I'd usually read. Maybe with a bit of editing to remove the narration that can be floated into conversations or between them, the information load can be reduced. Otherwise, great writing 

The Black Mirror by Alexia_Storm

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 16/20

Characters: 15/20

Writing Style: 16/20

Grammar: 6/10

Originality: 13/15

Enjoyment: 12/15

Total: 78/100

Review:

 I'd be honest here. The beginning scene – of a nightmare which as all editors' state shouldn't be the start of a book. But then I read past it and saw how that the plot intensified, how all the chapters I read were filled with action yet dripped in suspense, only lending enough information to keep a reader on the hook. The characters were either too sure of themselves or ones who underestimated their powers which has showed how surefooted you were in writing their details and giving them a life. Great writing 

Vacillant by ever_after04

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 17/20

Characters: 14/20

Writing Style: 14/20

Grammar: 6/10

Originality: 9/15

Enjoyment: 10/15

Total: 70/100

Review:

The beginning of the story was interesting and so was the rest of it. The author knew how to trap a reader by keeping cliffhangers at the end of each chapter, ensuring that it leads to a page-turner moment. There are times when the detailing is too much for a story like making a salad or storing it in the fridge which, from a story perspective isn't helping much. But those minor modifications can be done at the editing level. Otherwise great writing 

Goddess Of The Moon by ShellyGray77

Chapters: 1, 2, and 3

Plot: 12/20

Characters: 12/20

Writing Style: 13/20

Grammar: 5.5/10

Originality: 7/15

Enjoyment: 10/15

Total: 59.5/100

Review:

Invested from the get go, the story was well narrated and the author knew how to hold the reader's attention by sprinkling information enough to keep us curious, at the same time weaving a well-structured story. The innovative dialogue tags took time for me to register but then, it flowed well. With a bit of proper editing, this story can flow even better. Good job!

Congratulations to these 5 Werewolf/Vampire participants for making it to ROUND 3:

Coraidhe, arrogonxx, Mystic_Whisperer, Jamie_Berry, and EmaBeresh.

Now you can use the Finalist sticker here>>