Hello Werewolf/Vampire contestants 🎉

Welcome to the ROUND 3 (the final round) results page! :D

We have reached the end of the Werewolf/Vampire Read4Read Award. You have all been great authors who wrote compelling stories that we enjoyed reading. Sadly, we must choose our favorites, but that certainly doesn't mean the other stories were any less than amazing!

Sorry for the delay, everyone 🌹

Now, from the amazing top 5 contestants, 3 of them will be announced the WINNERS of the WEREWOLF/VAMPIRE genre!

I give you the results for ROUND 3 delivered by judge #3 of the Werewolf/Vampire genre, aura_irene_ (Thank you so much, gurl! ❤)

Rose by Mystic_Whisperer

[1st Place Winner 🎉]

Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Plot: 18/20

Characters: 17/20

Descriptions: 8/10

Dialogues: 7/10

Originality: 16/20

Enjoyment: 18/20

Total: 84/100

Review:

The beginning starts off a little slow, but it was still a nice read. I enjoyed the cryptic warning from the cabbie about the town and how Rose brushed it off, wondering if it was a prank. I love the mystery surrounding Rose and her need for a new beginning, though I am curious about her age. She's in high school, but also has her own apartment. It makes me interested about the events that led her to this point in her life.

The list of rules completely caught my attention. It was a sudden shock that was very interesting to read and it just feeds into the mystery of this little town that apparently doesn't let anyone leave.

The chemistry scene and the lunch scene remind me slightly of Twilight, if Twilight vampires ruled the town of Forks. But in the same sense, it doesn't remind me of Twilight at all. It's darker, more intriguing in the way that this entire town knows that there's vampires and they're just... okay with it. They're completed ruled by them and that's why no one leaves. I'm curious as to why it's okay for this town to know of the vampires, but no one else outside of this town can.

I do wish that we could know more of Rose's emotions. She seems pretty emotionless so far into this and its the one thing that really keeps me from being able to lose myself in this story. In a matter of days, she's found out that vampires exist and she's living in this strange town. How does she feel about all of this? Really digging deep into those emotions will really make this story pop.

Flight 118 by EmaBeresh

[2nd Place Winner 🎉]

Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Plot: 17/20

Characters: 16/20

Descriptions: 7/10

Dialogues: 6/10

Originality: 16/20

Enjoyment: 15/20

Total: 77/100

Review:

The first chaper immediately brings in the suspense. The intensity as the plane starts to go down really sets the pace for the story. After the plane goes down, I think some more description about the emotions running through the MC's mind would be helpful; Things move from one event to another rather quickly and I think the story could benefit from some more details.

The events just seem to happen rather quickly after one another. I just wish there was more time and details to really take in what's happening. I feel the emotions would be a great detail here as well.

I'm super curious about this place that the plane seems to have landed in. Was it coincidence, or did these werewolves make it so that the plane crashed there? Its interesting to watch this world slowly unfold and it's rules and customs become apparent. The whole story has a very mysterious feel that works to keep the readers on the edge of their seats and interested to learn more about this world and what happens next.

Codex Mortem by Coraidhe

[3rd Place Winner 🎉]

Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Plot: 15/20

Characters: 16/20

Descriptions: 6/10

Dialogues: 5/10

Originality: 16/20

Enjoyment: 15/20

Total: 73/100

Review:

The plot seems intriguing at the first chapter. But there are some missing punctuations that make it difficult to look past. Some of the sentences are awkward to read and could use some revision.

I think the world that has been crafted is interesting and intriguing. A world ruled by beasts is definitely interesting. Though some bits leave me confused as to what's happening. I think really digging in deep and explaining some of these rules would go a long way in immersing the readers into the story.

I liked the different aspects of the story as told through the different characters since it gave a nice insight into the world from different perspectives. The overall world you've built here is fantastic. I love all the stories and the myths and legends and how they all swirl together to create a belief system and kingdom that is unique to this story. Despite this being a story about werewolves and vampires, you were definitely able to put your own spin on it and I love that!

Juno: Queen Of Wolves by Jamie_Berry

Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Plot: 13/20

Characters: 15/20

Descriptions: 5/10

Dialogues: 7/10

Originality: 9/20

Enjoyment: 13/20

Total: 62/100

Review:

I feel for Juno. She's definitely had a rough life. I do wonder why Selene didn't show herself sooner, especially if the pull of the full moon made her come out. What are the rules with these werewolves? When do they shift?

I wish there was more descriptions. You tend to veer more to the telling rather than showing side and it makes the writing come off a little stale at times. I think some descriptions of scenery, emotions, and other details would make these scenes have greater impact than they have now. It would definitely draw me in more as a reader to have more descriptions.

The mate part feels pretty bland and cliche to me. I get that it's a common thing with werewolf stories, but the first wolf she meets just happens to be her mate? And he's also the King of the Werewolves? It just seems very overdone and cliche.

I liked the relationship between Juno and Ashley though. It was genuine and sweet and I was upset when Juno had to leave Ashley behind. It seems Ashely was the only person who ever cared for Juno.

His Cursed Mate by arrogonxx

Chapters: Prologue, 1, 2, 3, and 4

Plot: 14/20

Characters: 12/20

Descriptions: 7/10

Dialogues: 6/10

Originality: 10/20

Enjoyment: 10/20

Total: 59/100

Review:

The prologue starts off interesting. The family dynamic was sort of dysfunctuonal, which describes a lot of families. It was easy to relate to, because every family has their own issues and it was nice to read about a family that wasn't perfect. The idea of a familiar for a werewolf was defenitely unique, since that's something that I usually relate to witches. It was nice seeing it in a different context.

The descriptions were okay, but I would prefer if they weren't the typical, character-staring-into-mirror descriptions. They're just so cliche and overdone that it didn't feel unique to me. Between the human characters and the familiars, the names are kind of hard to keep track of, since we're introduced to a lot of characters so soon into the story.

I would have preferred more of a werewolf aspect to this story, considering it is the werewolf genre. They didn't play much of role, despite that all the characters are werewolves. I think you could benefit from at least adding in more of the werewolf world here in these first few chapters. How do they shift? When do they shift? How do their werewolf abilities come into play while in their human bodies? Answering some of these questions could be beneficial to readers.

Congratulations to the top 3 winners! 🎉🎉🎉

1st Place: Mystic_Whisperer

2nd Place: EmaBeresh

3rd Place: Coraidhe

Your stories will be featured on the Werewolf/Vampire Winners page, added to the R4R WINNERS reading list, and will be given a shoutout on my profile!

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