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This is it! This is the day that I assign the winning books to the podium positions! To all the losing books, no hard feelings. It was a tough decision, but please keep in mind that there are always plenty of different awards, as well as the all-time favorite universal "Watty Awards." If your book doesn't make my liking, don't doubt yourself that it will make someone else's! Don't stop! Your books are amazing! You are undeniably talented! Each and every one of you!

Now, I'm about to give my feedback on each book and rate it. Please feel absolutely free, and I actually would request that you do this, to copy and paste my positive feedback (or negative feedback, if you wish, I won't complain XD), to your book's description to get more people hooked! If you also would like to promote your book a little bit more, feel free to copy and paste my positive (or negative) feedback to your or someone else's stream posts. Happy writing!

Now, when you see your book's name, you may read that section about my positive and negative feedback on the book, plus my rating. Then, at the very end of this chapter, you will find the top five winners of the Thriller/Mystery Emerald Awards! Congrats to all!

Here we go:

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-TELLING LIES- (AUTHOR: @Qveeniee)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: It was a wonderful thriller, the kind that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, which is certainly my kind of book. It had a steady plot and was quite readable, with the grammar and descriptions. It explains a lot about teen romance, teen problems and relatable issues, murder, and sex. Personally, it was enjoyable. I read through it without a problem, unlike some other books where I have to take breaks in between chapters. I read right through it without a care. It was an overall stunningly nice book. -@Ha_Kill_Me 

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: As much as I liked the book, the different points of view made it slightly difficult to keep track of every single event. Because so much was happening at once, I had to keep going back and rereading parts of the book because I didn't understand it the first time. Other than that, I loved it! :)

RATING: 8/10

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-THE HALLOWEEN CURSE- (AUTHOR: @Doodlexi)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: Right off the bat, it was quite adorable and cute. I adored the small little homemade drawing on the cover, it took some guts and skill to post your own art as a cover, it proves that the author is devoted to her/his/their work. I quite enjoyed it. Plus, the story did indeed fall into the LGBTQ+ and Gay sections, which added to my liking. I can appreciate that many young authors on Wattpad have respect for people that are different. If anyone likes short story fluff, this is the book for you. I liked it so very much. -@Ha_Kill_Me

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: I took notice of the fact that this story didn't have much of a plot. It was more of a short story that was written for fun. I wouldn't consider it a super serious book that is made to be published, but I do enjoy reading it on the couch when I have nothing to do. Other than that, it was sweet and pleasant! :)

RATING: 5.5/10

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-SHORT MYSTERY STORIES- (AUTHOR: @senioratlas25)  

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: As I may have mentioned before, some of my favorite types of stories are the kinds that you can read for hours on end and never get bored or tired because it keeps you hooked and intrigued. This was that kind of book. Even though most of the short stories displayed were quite different, they all retained the same creepy and eerie feeling I expect to get with a thriller or mystery book. I definitely enjoyed it, no doubt in my mind. -@Ha_Kill_Me  

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: I don't have much to say with negative feedback on this book, thankfully enough. The only problem I had was the grammar and placement of commas. If the author worked on it a lot more, this book would have been a nine out of ten! Other than that, however, this book is picture perfect! :)

RATING: 8/10

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-ESCAPE OF THE MAFIA- (Author: @KbaeStar)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: The plot is actually extremely steady, seeing as it seemed pretty thought out and planned, and if it wasn't, it showed a good deal that it could have been. The characters were well pictured and I could see them talking vividly, and plus, it had a great amount of angst and fluff, which to some people, fits neatly into a mystery or thriller story. It incorporated Sanders Sides and Mafia information together. It was amazing. -@Ha_Kill_Me

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: It was partially confusing, seeing as the author somehow intertwined Sanders Sides and the idea of a serious Mafia story together. Even though I loved it, it was still slightly difficult to understand. Still, I enjoyed it enough to keep reading! :)

RATING: 8.5/10

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-SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOU- (AUTHOR: @vanillagalaxiez)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: I loved this book, I'll be frank. It painted the pictures and images of the emotions and feelings of each and every character, even the small side ones. Plus, it gave a perfect background to everyone, which seemed very important and relevant to every event, and without the full backgrounds, I probably wouldn't enjoy or understand it as much. With a positive side note, it was also apart of the LGBTQ+ and Gay book sections, which gave it an extra bonus from me. -@Ha_Kill_Me

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: For me, it was a bit too short. It left me at a cliff hanger, which somewhat bothered me when it slowly dawned that it was the end. It would bother me less if there was a sequel, but beyond my knowledge, there is not. Only having seven chapters sometimes inflicts with the plot and doesn't give the story everything it could have. Other than that, I adore it! :)

RATING: 8.5/10

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-BACHELORETTE PARTY HELL- (AUTHOR: @Qveeniee)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: This book was really quite amazing. It had a pretty interesting and amazing plot and once again kept me hooked until the very end, which I read through all in one go. I really loved the intense tension build-up and villain reveal at the end, I was personally shocked. It was a good mystery because you believe it's one person when the tables turn and it ends up being someone else. Fantastic job. -@Ha_Kill_Me 

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: For me, something I look for in serious books is correct and straight-forward grammar, which is one thing I found that this book sometimes lacked. Another thing that slightly bothered me was the fact that all of the points of view made it difficult to read. Like I mentioned before, I had to go back a re-read some parts to remember the past plot and ideas. Other than that, wonderful job! :)

RATING: 7.5/10

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-THE SORORITY MURDERS- (AUTHOR: @Qveeniee) 

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: It really kept me intrigued, and that's what I look for in a mystery or thriller story such as this one. The story managed to stay on a steady pace, which I quite enjoyed. It made it easier to read. It was a simple and cute thriller story that I would gladly curl up with on the couch. Plus, it kept me willing to continue to read, and I enjoyed every second of it. This book was truly interesting and unique. -@Ha_Kill_Me

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: My one and only problem with this amazing book was the length, with a bizarre seventy-four chapters. Personally, in my opinion, seventy-four chapters is a bit excessive, and it made it slightly difficult to keep my eyes focused. I enjoy books that I can read in one day, and space out a little, but this book definitely took way longer to read than I was comfortable with. Other than that, it was amazing! :)

RATING: 6/10

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-SLATED BY LOVE- (AUTHOR: @Sharpmouth)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: I enjoyed the story, I really, really did. It was honestly super humorous, it had me laughing the entire way through. The dialogue and vividly painted pictures were on point. The story plot was different and unique and I adored that. The characters were super likable, and if I knew them in real life, I would certainly get along with them. All of them were different to the point that I liked and disliked different things about each of them. This book was outstanding. I would recommend reading this book on a rainy day, wrapped up in a blanket with some hot chocolate. To the author, please don't stop writing. -@Ha_Kill_Me

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: I rarely had any problems with this book, it was honestly so pitch perfect and everything I needed. However, some of the chapters left me slightly confused, considering it would keep switching back and forth between past tense and present tense if I'm not mistaken. Other than that, I adored that book! :)

RATING: 9.5/10

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-WHOSE- (AUTHOR: @_FreakySunflower_)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: It's definitely different from other Mafia related books I've read before. It has an interesting plot and dives straight into an action-packed story on the first chapter. Part of the reason I enjoyed it was because of the character development and structure, which showed diversity and didn't have the stereotypical "white girl with blond hair and blue eyes" as the main character or side character. I enjoyed it a lot. -@Ha_Kill_Me

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: It was lacking some things for me, considering the fact that the story was pretty short and cut off the plot. It also didn't explain why the main character was being dragged down the path that she was, but it was still easy for me to enjoy it. Other than that, this book was good! :)

RATING: 6.5/10

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-THE CABIN OF FORGOTTEN STORIES- (AUTHOR: @WrittenDreams14)

POSITIVE FEEDBACK: I liked it and continued to read it the entire way through, it was slightly intriguing in a bizarre way. I enjoyed each and every character, and their different and separate personalities. Every time they spoke, I could tell who they each were as a person, and what they were all like in unique ways. I did like it, wonderful job. -@Ha_Kill_Me

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: Because there was a bunch of points of view from different characters, the plot was hard to make out, and sometimes I got subtly confused, and I had to go back and read some parts again, which for me, being an impatient reader at times, that is one of my pet peeves. Other than that, this book was wonderful fan fiction! :)

RATING: 5.5/10

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AND NOW... THE WINNERS!

FIRST PLACE GOES TO...

SLATED BY LOVE, WRITTEN BY @Smashmouth!  Congratulations, I am so proud of all of your work and effort! This book was a masterpiece, and deserved first place!

SECOND PLACE GOES TO...

SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOU, WRITTEN BY @vanillagalaxiez! Congratulations, your book was truly wonderful and kept me perfectly happy! Second place goes to you!

THIRD PLACE GOES TO...

ESCAPE OF THE MAFIA, WRITTEN BY @KbaeStar!  Congratulations, my dear, your book deserved the podium! I loved the book (and you) so very much! Enjoy third place!

FOURTH PLACE GOES TO...

SHORT MYSTERY STORIES, WRITTEN BY @senioralas25! Congratulations, your story was wonderful! I'm so thankful for this opportunity! Congrats on making the podium!

FIFTH PLACE GOES TO...

TELLING LIES, WRITTEN BY @Qveeniee! Congratulations, I adored your courage to come out and submit your work to the public, let alone enter it into a contest! You are last but certainly not least!

And that's the Thriller/Mystery Emerald Awards! I would love to thank my wonderful judges who personally came and help out with rating the books, and all of my wonderful book entries that made this contest possible! You all did an outstanding job, your stories were all amazing and unique!