SouthMarie -Born in a Storm 

Title (5) 4

A unique title. It suggests a person undergoing a hard time, possibly due to a past event. Corresponds very well with the plot, especially the prologue.

Blurb (10) 9

Short but to the point. I like the beginning statement and the painting background. It's very original and captivating. A curiosity is built in the reader without revealing too much information or spoilers.

Cover (5) 2

Too simple in my opinion. The subtitle is difficult to read because of the small size and light colouring. Other than giving an idea about the MC's looks, it doesn't do much. Author's name is also not clear.

Plot (20) 20

I really like the beginning of the first chapter. It's gripping the reader in every sense of the word. I admire the MC, despite the mystery surrounding her. She seems to be strong willed, despite whatever that happened in the past. The different personalities also stand quite well. Especially, the straying from stereotypes. This is what I would call a solid plot. Perfect!

Characterization (20) 17

Like mentioned before, I like the diversity of the characters personalities. The character descriptions were on point, giving a good 3-D image of each of them. Personally, I feel that the descriptions were over done. They could be toned down a bit.

Creativity / Originality (10) 8

It is original in it's own way. We have all read stories where the main character has to fight her demons, encounter the past etc. But, this story stands out. The opening chapter in particular, was successful in promising the reader something new. The way you've described Sam's ability to judge a person was also very impressive.

Spelling and grammar (15) 10

There were several errors in terms of spelling, but it wasn't a distraction. However, I suggest you break up the longer sentences into shorter ones for an easier read. Some sentences like character description were too long and several lacked appropriate use of commas.

Enjoyability (5) 5

The most heartfelt and enjoyable part for me was the dedication. I LOVE it! The story also seems to have a great plot and I'm curious to know the secrets surrounding the MC. I also enjoyed the opening quotes of each chapter.

Literary devices (5) 3

There were several literary devices. A few more metaphors here and there would certainly make this story stand out more.

Description (5) 4

Descriptions were perfect and very vivid. Although I feel that it should be toned down a bit as mentioned before. Still, everything was brought to life like a movie in my mind.

Total (100) 82