Finally! After a long wait, we have calculated the results and finalized the ranking of our Blood Drops category!

We want to thank the esteemed Chrysalis Community and their judge KimIcy_03 for their time and for lending us their expertise in adjudicating.

I am sure you all have been waiting with bated breath, and so... without further ado... here are the winners of the Blood Drops Category!

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BLOOD DROPS {VAMPIRE/WEREWOLF} 

1. Hybrid's Fury Unleashed by SapphirianJ82 

Title: 4/5

The title is enchanting. It makes me think about the character and what the book might be about but I believe there should be an article at the beginning. It can be "A Hybrid's Fury Unleashed" gives more emphasis on the character.

Cover: 3/5

The font for the title is okay but pairing it with two fonts would have been better. The other two texts' fonts could have been better too. The image and colors used are amazing, though.

Blurb: 4/5

A few days ago, I read a Chinese novel with the exact plot as the one in your blurb so when I first read it, it didn't pull me in much but when I read the description of your character, I was curious, as well as, confused. How does this mix occur? I get the eyes but how does the wolf ears work? I hope we can get an image or detailed descriptions of her in the upcoming chapters. Except for a few punctuation errors, your blurb is good.

Mechanics: 18/20

The mechanics are executed devoid of any linguistic stumbles, your words dance gracefully across the page, and your vocabulary is diverse, painting vivid imagery with each sentence.

Plot: 22/25

Her looks are enough to bring her enough to bring some plot twists in the story but what completely caught me off guard was the fact that Jarek was turned on by Annalise (2nd chapter). I had a feeling Jarek liked her but thanks for the confirmation, I guess. I just hope this is not a creepy bully-lover trope because Jarek stealing her underwear to jerk off is totally creepy, even more since they grew up together; this is not normal. I read the book with a confused and excited mind; now, I am curious about Annalise's realm form, though I sincerely hope she ain't a 10-feet creature.

Flow & Pacing: 14/15

Your flow and pacing is good, it's not too fast or too slow and just when you think it's getting boring, you add in something that excites the reader. For example, his bullying was getting annoying and then you input him getting turned on by her and the dream too which makes the reader continue reading a few more chapters.

Character Development: 4/10

The character development was rushed or had ups and downs(?). Jarek was bullying Annalise from the start and we weren't shown much good vibes from him to her so his sudden affection (helping her fight off the guys) towards her after jerking off to her underwear felt toxic, regardless of if she is his mate or not, and then the next second he held her in a chokehold and almost killed her (even though it was a dream but still), so, what I could gather, Jarek is a bipolar arsehole. He cares for her(?) but also says mean stuff all the time. Then there is Annalise, how can she feel horny over Jarek or her bullies? Why does she include Xillian every time as one of the bullies if he is the nicest to her and it seems he is the nicest since he has many sisters whom he loves dearly? Annalise doesn't have a wolf so her feeling horny is inexcusable when he makes her life a living hell and forces her to change herself and that change was sudden too, overnight must I say. How can one heartfelt conversation with her mother change her overnight? Their development(?) was detached in many ways, they should work on themselves slowly, not suddenly.

Creativity & Originality: 2/5

I wouldn't say it was original since I have read many books with a similar storyline and trope but only Silver was original, specifically, her looks. Her personality is still the same as other female leads but I gotta give it to your creativity with Jarek's dream and her looks.

Emotions: 5/10

I did not feel connected with the characters since they were so out of touch. Keeping characters real is an important factor, getting horny over the people who give you mental trauma is not a sign of reality or good mental health but the thing is, there is no justification whatsoever regarding her emotions on these things.

Total: 76/100

Your book is amazing for light reading where I just turn off my logical senses and read but it's not always possible and you will question some things here and there which destroys the overall experience. If I ignore the characters then plotwise, your book is good but characters are very important for a book thus, I hope you work on them.

2. Liberation: Oscar's Story by romance_lover16 

Title: 4.5/5

The title is decent and doesn't reveal anything about the plot but I believe it goes well with the concept.

Cover: 3/5

The cover gave me melancholy or dangerous vibes. Everything is fine but I don't think the cover matches well with the concept.

Blurb: 4/5

I think it's a bit wordy. You can omit many parts like the mayor's name, or rearrange sentences like writing "with a flourishing and wealthy community...". Shorten it up a bit more.

Mechanics: 18.5/20

The mechanics flawlessly executed, devoid of any linguistic stumbles, your words dance gracefully across the pages. Your vocabulary is rich and diverse, painting vivid imagery with each sentence. Some descriptions like the part where Cai was retching, were confusing and I have to read it a few times to get the meaning. A few parts here and there.

Plot: 20/25

The setting was well done and some instances did make me go 'huh?' but it didn't hold my interest back. Not much of the plot has been uncovered in the first few chapters I have read so I can't tell much. Didn't Oscar say the victims could be siblings and not Cai? But your chapter 3, second part says something else. This conflict with the scenes confused me. I even backread to see if I understood it wrong but I don't think I did. The dialogues don't seem to indicate that.

Flow & Pacing: 14.5/15

I think the pacing was a bit fast but the flow was good.

Character Development: 8/10

Oscar feels like a well-written character and I constantly felt sympathy towards him. Cai was not likeable, for me. I thought why would Oscar keep such a Beta who is not useful (according to him) or why would he leave his pregnant wife (who is months into her pregnancy) home alone and go out to drink? Cai, in one word, is irresponsible. But I can't judge the other characters much since I haven't read the book long enough.

Creativity & Originality: 4/5

Whatever books I have read in this genre don't match your plot so I can tell it's original but the murder trope is pretty common so I would say your creativity lacked a bit scene-wise.

Emotions: 7.5/10

I couldn't relate much with the characters except Oscar, the immense misery he puts himself in due to his father's actions. When Oscar called the murder scene beautiful, I thought he was a psychopath and when he was overstepping his boundaries with Oscar. I get that he needs rest but Cai suddenly caring for his wife made me roll my eyes; what if the murderer picked his wife as the target since she is the most vulnerable? I think his words are unrealistic and unbelievable. Your book lacks emotions (example would be when Cai held his wife, I think that scene could be more emotional or sweet, one line isn't enough) but it definitely brings emotions out of me (as you can see).

Total: 84/100

Overall, your book is a very good read and it piqued my interest. I am curious to see where it goes. The female character doesn't come around in the first chapters so I haven't met I have a feeling she would be his perfect match, to put him out of his misery.

3. The Daughter of Hell Season 2 by IfeoluwaDickson 

Title: 3/5

The title has a nice ring to it but too many unnecessary things are written on it.

Cover: 0.5/5

It has no resemblance to the title. It's AI-generated, the colors don't match, the font and font colors are off, I can barely see anything, and the image is blurry too. 0.5 for effort.

Blurb: 1/5

There is no blurb. Too many unnecessary words on the blurb. Whatever you wrote at the end is short and gives away nothing regarding your plot, plus its full of grammatical errors.

Mechanics: 2/20

There were many grammatical, punctual and wording errors. It was just one or two gigantic paragraph(s). Your character descriptions were weird and for the story descriptions, non-existent.

Plot: 5/25

The plot is decent but it would have been better if it was described well. I don't get how Rose couldn't find her brother despite being a queen; sounds like a plot hole. How did Sarah know that 'something was wrong'? But I would say you got me with the plot twists, they were unexpected to say the least.

Flow & Pacing: 1/15

The pacing is fast and has a broken flow.

Character Development: 1/10

Very fast development to the point I couldn't relate or get to know the characters. Your writing style didn't help either.

Creativity & Originality: 1.5/5

The plot looks original but most of its scenes weren't and lacked creativity.

Emotions: 1/10

Since you didn't describe the story properly, I felt no emotions.

Total: 16/100

You need to work on your book a lot and come up with better scenes.

4.  Painful Reminders by ChristineAcedon

Title (4/5)

The title is intriguing and attracts readers to the story. The title fits the story well and helps portray what it's about. From the title, I wouldn't think this is a vampire story though.

Cover (1/5)

The cover doesn't draw readers into the story and doesn't make me think this is a vampire story. The title is very small and the cursive font doesn't fit with the vibe of the cover or story. The silhouettes look awkward. The man is floating in the background, he's not standing on anything.

Blurb (3/5)

The blurb introduces the story well and makes readers interested in the story, however, it doesn't flow very well.

Mechanics (13/20)

The story needs an edit to fix the spelling and grammar errors in the chapters. Some of the sentences are a bit hard to understand due to the errors. For example, there's this sentence from the prologue: "He was the only family I had left, and I needed him just as much as he needed him." It should be "He was the only family I had left, and I needed him just as much as he needed me." The descriptions in the story are alright, however there could be more of them, especially of the scenery. The character descriptions are worked into the narration well.

Plot (15/25)

The plot draws the readers into the story. The mystery is intriguing and the readers want to know why Amya is so important to the vampires. I do suggest including some more information about the issues Cassian and the vampires are facing during his point of views. Mystery is good in a story, however, I was left with too many questions after reading the chapters. The world in the story needs to be developed more. I know Amya doesn't know much about it yet, however, I suggest revealing more about the world through Cassian. You don't need to reveal everything so the readers can still discover the full details of the world with Amya, however, the readers need a better understanding of where Cassian is coming from.

Flow & Pacing (9/15)

The story could flow better; some of the point of view switches are a little jarring. During the first point of view change in chapter one, include Cassian's name in it so the readers know a little more about this character. The pacing of the story is alright, although as mentioned more information about the world needs to be revealed sooner.

Character Development (6/10)

Amya is developed well in the story. Her personality is shown very well throughout the chapters. I enjoyed the part at the restaurant when she was trying to remain professional while being extremely annoyed with Zeke and Cassian. I also enjoyed the scene when she fought off the men after she left the club. Some of the other characters could be developed more though, like Cassian and Becca. As mentioned, reveal more about Cassian during his points of view. You don't need to reveal everything, but the readers should know some more about his character since they're often reading from his point of view.

Creativity & Originality (4/5)

The story is creative, however, it's not totally original. Girl has mysterious power and is drawn into the supernatural world is a common story. This mystery is interesting though and it attracts readers.

Emotions (10/10)

The story is very emotional and the emotion is portrayed well in the story. The scene where Amya lost her grandpa and her memories of the event are heartbreaking. The scene in the restaurant when she had flashbacks was also heart wrenching. It was easy to connect to Amya's character and relate to her.

Total (65/100)

The story has an intriguing plot and mystery as well as a main character the readers are interested in and can connect to. Elements of the story need to be developed more. Be sure to include information about the world so the readers can understand it better. Also be sure to develop the other characters in the story as well. The story could use an edit to fix the spelling and grammar errors as well as the flow in some chapters. The two points of view help develop the plot well and are enjoyable. Ensure there is a smooth transition between the points of view though. Overall, the story was an enjoyable read and I would read on to see where it goes. Good luck with your story!

5. The Heir's Mate by Silfaen

Title (5/5)

The title attracts readers to the story and it fits in the werewolf genre. I suggest using title case for the title instead of having it in all capitals.

Cover (3/5)

The cover art is pretty and it draws readers to the story. The title is a little hard to read due to the letters being close together and the thin lines on some of the letters. The author's name is very hard to read.

Blurb (5/5)

The blurb is intriguing and makes readers want to read the story. The first line of the blurb hooks readers instantly and makes them keep reading the blurb to learn more about the story.

Mechanics (12/20)

The story needs an edit to fix the errors that disrupt the flow of the story. In chapter two, after Magnus tells Luna he can help her talk to Rafe again, the phrase "a playful grin tugging at the corners of his mouth" is repeated twice. Additionally, chapter three has a repetitive scene; Isolde telling Luna she shouldn't go to the Elders' Hall again and should meet with her mate instead. There should be a fleuron after the Elders' Hall scene to indicate the scene is changing to Isolde and Luna training again.

Plot (25/25)

The plot of the story is interesting; it draws readers in and makes them want to continue reading. Luna trying to change her fate is intriguing. The readers are interested in seeing if she'll be able to accomplish this task and who else was involved in the plot to kill Luna and her father. The world of the story is introduced well and it's easy for readers to understand. The mystery surrounding Elias is also intriguing.

Flow & Pacing (8/15)

The story is progressing at a good pace, however, the story could flow better. The repetitive scenes and lack of fleurons in some chapters disrupts the flow of the story.

Character Development (10/10)

The characters are interesting and developed well. I like the contrast between Elias and Luna's characters. I'm interested in seeing how their relationship develops. I also enjoyed the friendship between Luna and Isolde. The characters' personalities are shown well throughout the chapters. The descriptions of the characters are very well done. It's easy to picture their appearances and the descriptions were seamlessly worked into the narration. The characters are all enjoyable, even Rafe. He's a good villain and I'd like to see how his plan unfolds and how Luna will stop him.

Creativity & Originality (5/5)

The story is creative and original. I enjoyed the time travel aspect and the chance Luna has to change her and her father's fates. Typically the alpha is male and his mate is a beta female, so I enjoy the switch up in this story. The world is also unique to what I have seen in other werewolf stories.

Emotions (10/10)

The emotions are portrayed well in the story. It's very easy for the readers to connect to their characters and empathize with their struggles.

Total (83/100)

The plot of the story draws readers in and keeps them interested. Luna is an interesting and relatable character. The readers want to find out if she'll be able to change her fate. All the characters are enjoyable and are developed well in the chapters. The story needs an edit to fix the errors in the story. The repetitive scenes really disrupt the flow of the story. Also, ensure that you're indicating when the scene changes so the readers are able to easily follow the story. Overall, the story was a very enjoyable read and I would definitely read on. I want to see how Luna's story develops and see her and Elias' relationship develop. I'd also love to see Rafe get what's coming to him. Good luck with your story!

6. The Lycan Legend by QueridoEve

Title: 4.5/5

The title had a nice ring to it and it made me wonder what your book was about.

Cover: 2.5/5

The fonts are okay but the image is AI and doesn't give me supernatural vibes. It's more magician vibes which I get you're going for but it still doesn't fit your concept well and I think not letting the readers know that there is magic in it would be a good idea.

Blurb: 1.5/5

It is too big, wordy and exposes many plots and scenes which makes me lose interest. Try to keep it short and add dialogues.

Mechanics: 11.5/20

Your tenses weren't consistent. I saw missing words here and there. Your vocabulary is not that rich but that is not a bad thing but you don't describe much so it becomes hard to visualise your world and scenes. Everything feels rushed. Your sentences are broken too.

Plot: 20/25

I believe you give away most of the plot in the blurb and first chapter. I know you want to pique everyone's interest but revealing half of your plot ain't it. The only thing missing are the character descriptions at the end so I would suggest keeping it more. The first 3 chapters could have been merged into one and used as a prologue and the 4th chapter can start the book because that is how I believe a book should start, explaining the lead's situation or surroundings.

Flow & Pacing: 9.5/15

The pacing seems decent but the flow feels broken.

Character Development: 7/10

It feels as if Katherine and Aurelia are in two different bodies. Your descriptions felt off, it's as if Aurelia was narrating Katherine's action instead of a third pov. A rodent is a species of rat, not a rabbit. I think Aurelia would be a great character, you need to work with her a bit more. People who work with science are not religious and believe everything can be talked through science and I can see she is passionate so maybe you can bring that bit of realism into her character. What I described for Aurelia is what Adrian has even though he ain't a scientist.

Creativity & Originality: 4/5

I think your book is original and I know you have tried to use your creative senses but the result is a bit of a mess so I would suggest combining the classics and giving it a twist.

Emotions: 7.5/10

The first chapters were all over the place and didn't allow me to connect well with the story but after chapter 4, your writing style changed significantly. I believe you have good description writing skills but you cut them off. Let the words flow, it's okay if you think you wrote a lot. After you're done then think about removing or rephrasing. The transition between your character's thoughts and your narration is rough and just when I think I am getting into it with the characters' thoughts, you suddenly cut off and start the narration so it puts a rough stop to my emotions.

Total: 64/100

I believe you need to read more bestseller mystery & thriller books to be able to tell how to reveal information and how to handle cliffhangers. You also need to read books in general to be able to write in story mode because general english and story english have very different writing styles. You don't have to reveal your plot to hook in people, you can make a simple scene look like a cliffhanger and readers will continue to read 'cause they need to satisfy their curiosity from that one hook. All your shortcomings are what beginners do so you have room for improvement and potential too so give your all for it. Instead of doing small descriptions or describing your world in a filler chapter, do it in the story. Build your world in it because right now, I am confused. Are Lycans werewolves? Because many believe that Lycans are the cursed version of werewolves but then I don't know where they stand in your book.

7. Love Athena by Thatgurlaturdoor

Title: 5/5

It is simple and short. It doesn't say much about the plot but also doesn't reveal too much. I would also say it matches the concept.

Cover: 4/5

The alignment of the title needs to be worked on and I think the image could be a bit more modernized since it is lowkey in the modern era. Otherwise I love the cover, especially the quote.

Blurb: 5/5

This is what I call a blurb, doesn't reveal too much but also not little. You said enough to pique my interest but still somehow kept it short.

Mechanics: 19.5/20

The mechanics are flawlessly executed, devoid of any linguistic stumbles and your words dance gracefully across the page, weaving a tapestry of eloquence. Although your vocabulary is not rich and diverse, you still use those simple words to describe nicely.

Plot: 23/25

I did not know when I finished reading the advised number of chapters because every chapter made me look forward to your story. I am a bit confused about your world, though. Is it modern or historical? Are wolves the only paranormal? I think you need to clear these things up in the early chapters so that it's easier for readers to build up your world in their heads.

Flow & Pacing: 14/15

I would say the pacing is decent and the flow is smooth and effortless. Though, it may seem that their pacing is fast, you are correct. Many mates by now mate fully so they are actually going pretty slow with their relationship and have been understanding about it too.

Character Development: 9/10

I think Camila's character development goes back-and-forth and you do a good job at it. I like how she is emotionless regarding everything but as soon as she met her mate, she listened to Freda, she felt a lot of emotions, she used sarcasm but also, she held back, she calculated all her disadvantages, she counted her steps, etc. Her character is so unique because I have only seen such characters in movies or such 'cause they are hard to write as you need to include details with them. I think you're doing an amazing job with her. For the prince, his character is a bit... hopeless but I applaud him for trying to protect and love Camila how she is. We are yet to know the prince a bit more so I am not sure if he did have any character development or not.

Creativity & Originality: 5/5

It is creative and original. You even change a bit of wording like 'paranormal world' so it feels a lot more original and creative than many books.

Emotions: 9.5/10

I think you can do a bit better with portraying the emotions; what you have now works but I believe you should upgrade it. Not describe more (at least not for every situation) but use more fancy words (again, not for every scene). Nevertheless, it was still good and fun.

Total: 94/100

A cold-hearted female lead and puppy male lead in a royal-modern setting? Yes, please. Personally, your book was such a joy to read and non-personally, your book has many great aspects. Have you wondered turning it into a novel? It would be fun to read 'cause it lowkey reminds me of a book I read recently, "Attachments", so I think your book can make it. It is a bit sad that it doesn't have any mature scenes because I think the story would have been enhanced more (it's a personal opinion but I believe romance without smut is incomplete) with it.

🩸∘─Results of Vampire/Werewolf─∘🩸

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🥇First Position

Love Athena
by Thatgurlaturdoor

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🥈Second Position

Liberation: Oscar's Story 
by romance_lover16

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🥉Third Position

The Heir's Mate
by Silfaen

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Congratulations 🎉 to all winners. Keep up the good work. And to those who didn't win, don't lose hope you will win the next time.

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We thank everyone who participated in the Visions of Grandeur Awards.
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KimIcy_03

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