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

We want to thank the esteemed Heather Community and their judge june_berrin 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 Delightful Bazaar Category!

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THE DELIGHTFUL BAZAAR {CHICKLIT}

1. Ancilla by SeraDrake

Title: 5/5

The title was unique and I loved the Latin reference. A nice choice for the title.

Cover: 3.5/5

The cover, in my opinion, was not very attractive. And I am not a big fan of the element placements on the cover. If I were to scroll through Wattpad, would this cover draw me in? I don't feel like it would. It could be just me though,

Blurb: 5/5

I loved the narrator's voice used at the start of the blurb. It was unique and quite a new view of setting the mood for the story. The information conveyed was just right, not too much or too less. I loved the blurb!

Mechanics: 18/20

The paragraphs were too long, making it much more difficult for me to read. If it was a physical book, I wouldn't have encountered such an issue but as it is not, I would recommend breaking it down. Also, the prologue was very long compared to the usual standard length of prologues I have seen. This book was written in terms of how a physical book would be and not a digital one. If you get what I mean.

Plot: 22/25

I wasn't expecting the starting to be mostly filled with her memories. And this is my first time reading a different style of narrating. I felt like the author was telling a lot more than she was showing. But overall, it was a unique read.

Flow and Pacing: 13/15

The flow of the story was perfect, but I felt the pace was a bit slower.

Character Development: 10/10

The characters are so well portrayed, that I feel like I could see her, which means you are very good at capturing the very essence of the character like a camera would.

Creativity/Originality: 5/5

The author is very creative, the plot has a lot of new aspects to it which I wouldn't expect in a book that falls in a genre as such.

Emotions: 10/10

The emotions were well described, you have done that part exceptionally well.

Total: 91.5/100

2. Us Against the World by romance_lover16

Title: 4/5

The title was intriguing but also a bit common. It fits well with the premise of the story so overall it was good.

Cover: 5/5

I wish I could rate it higher than that because the cover was magnificent. I loved the colour scheme and the element placements. The images used were of good quality and the title stands out.

Blurb: 5/5

The blurb was well written, giving a gist of the plot and setting the premise of the story, drawing readers in like a magnet.

Mechanics: 17/20

The grammar was good apart from some minor errors and I like how you write in a very simple style, nothing is exaggerated while also not lacking anywhere.

Plot: 22/25

The plot was good but a very bit generic yet it was still intriguing and you pulled it off very well. But I loved how you subtly showed the character's weakness in her actions and so.

Flow and Pacing: 14/15

The story flow is good and so is the pacing.

Character Development: 10/10

You are good at capturing the little itty bitties of your characters which makes them feel a lot more human and likeable.

Creativity and Originality: 4/5

The story has a lot of creative elements perfectly incorporated.

Emotions: 10/10

The emotions were all very well written.

Total: 91/100

3. Romancing My Boss by DramaticQu33n

Title: 4/5

The title fits the story genre very well.

Cover: 4/5

The cover is beautiful. And I love how it perfectly portrays the cover and matches well with it.

Blurb: 5/5

The blurb was written very well. It gives a gist of the plot, enticing readers to read the story.

Mechanics: 17/20

The mechanics were good.

Plot: 23/25

I love how the first chapter began, immediately hooking the readers in, it was executed very well.

Flow and Pacing: 13/15

The pacing and flow were just right.

Character Development: 10/10

The character development was the chef's kiss.

Creativity and Originality: 3/5

You are very creative in combining unique words and painting a perfect picture.

Emotions: 10/10

You are also very strong in this section too.

Total: 89 /100

4. You Said Forever and Always by lostlovefairy

Title: 4/5

The title is perfect for the story. Not only does it hint at a few things about the plot, but it also sets the mood.

Cover: 5/5

The cover was beautiful, I loved the colour scheme and how the girl was wearing a pink and white dress which had been the colour choice of her wedding dress with her ex. It adds a lot more depth to the cover, especially with the broken mirror which speaks volumes.

Blurb: 3 /5

The blurb was good, apart from some spoils from the story I felt like it was not properly structured and was a bit unorganized.

Mechanics: 16/20

The story mechanics were good.

Plot: 24/25

The plot was actually nice, and moreover realistic portrayal of real-life couples. I loved how you mixed the snippets of Naina's past with Advick with her present life. It was a smart move, and it was beautifully executed.

Flow and Pacing: 14/15

The pacing was good, and the story flow was sleek and smooth.

Character Development: 9/10

The character development was good.

Creativity and Originality: 4/5

Emotions: 10/10

This is your strongest suit so far. The emotions were all raw, and with a little of Naina's past sneaking in, each moment started to have more depth. Great work there!

Total: 90/100

5. The Alpha's Mate by pumba2006

Title: 2.5 /5

The title is generic and is shared in common with many of the other Wattpad stories.

Cover: 3.5/5

The cover was pretty, it portrayed some sort of intensity, an intimate love or affection.

Blurb: 3/5

The blurb portrayed the inner mind of the male protagonist, the alpha. But other than that there is insight into the plot or the story.

Mechanics: 15/20

The dialogue should always be made into separate paragraphs from the rest of the story. For example, after the first dialogue "Whore" you should have left some space, and started a whole new paragraph before continuing with it, to prevent the mixing of both. The paragraphs were too long, I recommend using the thumb rule and shortening them, all a bit. There were also a few grammatical errors that I have spotted.

Plot: 22/25

The story was nice, even though it is an overused trope. I liked how you made your touch making the female protagonist a strong one. I can't comment further as there aren't enough chapters.

Flow and Pacing: 11/15

The pacing so far is fine.

Character Development: 8/10

I like how resilient the character seems to be.

Creativity and Originality: 3/5

Emotions: 9/10

Total: 77/100

💫∘─Results of ChickLit─∘💫

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🥇First Position

Ancilla
by SeraDrake

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🥈Second Position

Us Against the World
by romance_lover16

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🥉Third Position

You Said Forever and Always
by lostlovefairy

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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.

Prizes like certificates, stickers and all others will be given at the end.

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We thank everyone who participated in the Visions of Grandeur Awards.
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Time for a tribute to the Judges.

june_berrin

Thanks for your great contribution, we couldn't find any words to describe your hard work and good service.
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