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The Grand Masquerade of Writing Awards celebrates the vibrant world of teen fiction, and this year, it wouldn't be possible without the incredible dedication of our Teen Fiction judge!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to LiloClasie. Your unique perspectives, your understanding of the teenage experience, and your passion for storytelling were instrumental in selecting the most captivating, thought-provoking, and age-appropriate novels.
You navigated a vast landscape of teen fiction, from heart-wrenching coming-of-age stories to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, hilarious rom-coms to introspective explorations of identity. Thanks to your expertise, young readers are about to embark on journeys that will resonate with their experiences, challenge their perspectives, and leave a lasting impression.
The Grand Masquerade of Writing Awards is thrilled to announce the captivating novels that have reigned supreme in our Teen Fiction category! Prepare to be surprised, delighted, and utterly engrossed in stories that capture the rollercoaster of emotions that defines young adulthood!
First, let's erupt in cheers for our runners-up who ignited our imaginations!
Second Runner Up: A thunderous round of applause for strawberry1d, whose novel, THE SMIRK OF ORACLE, takes home the award! This gripping tale throws readers into the heart of the teenage experience with unforgettable characters and a plot that will leave them wanting more.
β Book title 5/5
The title is simple and unique. 'The smirk' suggest amazement or arrogance of 'an oracle' or curse or prophecy. Which is exactly what's being portrayed in the story. It's also memorable because of it's uniqueness.
β Book cover: 5/5
The cover is beautiful.
β Blurb relevance 8/10
The blurb is brief and clear, not much information squandered which makes it more mysterious. I loved how simple and straightforward it is. Just a little bit of correction on the grammatic error, I guess it should be 'shipped off' not 'of'. Otherwise the blurb is good.
β Plot narrative structure 17. 5/ 20
I loved the flow of the story, with some minor grammatic errors and but not too much to not handle. I didn't find much problems going through it, it was nice and smooth. But some scenes like when Luna saves the guy from contaminated water, the guy is suspicious about everything and all... Their contact in the corridors could be manipulated better since that's their first real encounter together and alone.
β Characterization 12/15
The dialogues were understandable but introduction of multiple character names at once were alittle bit confusing. The author should try to manipulate the emotions of certain characters first before introducing other characters. That would improve readability and aid the readers in creating a good bond with the characters.
β Writing mechanism 17/20
The use of strong words and some explanations that could paint vivid pictures in our minds is what I like very much. I love the writing style. Just that, manipulation of the story on choosing the point of view to use, kind of ruined messed up with my expectations. I would advice the change of y/n to make it a better enjoyable and readable stoey because the story line is so beautiful!
β Content and originality 13/15
This is more like a fantasy and enjoyable plot. The video engraved into the story to acknowledge us when the author got there prophecy is pretty good. I could feel it as If I was the one getting the vision. I loved it. Some scenes are cringy, you know the high-school scenes and all but not to bad to pass through.
β Overall impressions 8/10
I love the storyline and the author did A great job. But they could do a much greater job with some minor edits and all.
Total: 85.5/100
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First Runner Up: Get ready to be swept away by LadyMaryAverman's thought-provoking novel,Β NEVERGOLDEN. This story delves into the complexities with stunning prose and a powerful message that will resonate with young readers.
Nevergolden (screenplay)
β Book title 5/5
A simple title but yet so nice.
β Book cover 5/5.
I love the book cover. I can clearly see the title on the book and the picture on the book potrays the castle which is fairly the main setting of the book.
β Blurb relevance 8.5 /10
The opening of the blurb is intriguing. I love how it begins with a question. It makes me want to dive deeper into the story line. What I would improve are some words, more addition of strong words to make it more mysterious and more enjoyable. Otherwise I love the blurb.
β Plot narrative structure 18/20
The plot is unique. A 16 year old is crowned with the responsibility of leading people. That explodes more questions in my head. How is he going to lead the people... It's less common in my country as they wait for the child to reach atleast 20 or be married or something. So it kind of brings these curiosity vibes of what comes next and if it is a wise decision to let the child rule at such an age.
β Characterization 12/15
The characters are sometimes seem to be unreal even though they have flaws. The introduction of many characters is confusing somehow but however it is necessary according to the storyline. The flow of the dialogues are quite not well dived into. They can be improved and manipulated well.
β Writing mechanism 17/20
I understand it's a screen play but still you're supposed to spice up the narating side and make it more interesting. I love the ongoing scene and all but some words take fun out of the scenes. I'm glad I didn't find much typos i couldn't go through. If I'm not wrong, there not typo I found in the book. I loved how it fkowed without cringing because of grammatical errors and all.
β Content and originality 14/15
It's a unique plot with dramatic scenes as it explores the greedy nature of humans and the pretense that exist between human to achieve what they like. I love the how honest some scenes are into not hiding the flaws of the king himself and some of his subjects and the like.
β Overall impressions 8.5/10
I love the story so far and I loved the moods it brings... Like that of the past times. Where most people would get married at a younger age even though it's still happening sadly... But I loved the screenplay. The author did a great job.
Total 88/100
And now, the moment you've all been anticipating...
The Winner: Bathed in the spotlight, we are honored to announce the undisputed champion of the Teen Fiction genre: EEe0342! Their breathtaking novel,THE BEGINNING OF THE END, is a testament to the power of storytelling for young teens. It seamlessly blends genres, tackles relevant themes, and leaves a lasting impression. It is a story that will stay with you long after the last page. It's a testament to the vibrancy and power of teen fiction, a genre that celebrates the joys, heartbreaks, and transformative experiences of growing up.
The beginning of the end
β Book title 5/5
The title is captivating. Something is ending.... Which gives space for a new beginning. It's perfect.
β Book cover 3.5/5
The book cover could use some magic. Maybe a book cover that consists of two worlds or maybe the protagonists escaping from the underground world or anything triggering that relates to the story.
β Blurb relevance 8/10
The blurb opens up to a great storyline that keep me firing up to start reading what is enchanted inside. But use of strong verbs and a removal of some unnecessary words in the blurb could make it more intriguing.
β Plot narrative structure 18/20
The story was flowing nicely and smoothly, I loved it. The pov which was used explored the emotions and hardships the protagonist was passing through. Not only were I connected to the characters, I was feeling what they were passing through. Just because of the analogues and dialogues.
β Characterization 14/15
The characters of the stories feels real. You can atmost feel your heart pounding as the main male lead was slapped on their face. You could feel the emotions driving these characters and to the extents they were willing to go just for their loved ones.
β Writing mechanism 18/20
The pacing is alittle bit faster sometimes, deeping some scenes would create more emotions and make the story more enjoyable. Other than that, I love the flow of the story and how the writer equipped each chapter. From the humor and sarcasm... It was amazing.
β Content and originality 14/15
It's so rare to find a story that's so out of books and so intense. What the boss is doing to the main protagonist is real in this world and people tend to just let it sink in because of the small money they're earning. I related much to that as I've seen lots of people going through that... However the story is more like a fantasy but still feels so real. I love the uniqueness of this story and I would like to see how the story ends as it's still ongoing.
β Overall impressions 9/10
It's well written and smooth, I enjoyed it very well. Even the story line was dragging me to follow up so I loved it.
Total: 89.5/100
A huge congratulations to all our finalists! Your creativity and talent have pushed the boundaries of YA literature. To the winner, a heartfelt congratulations! You've crafted a masterpiece that will inspire and empower young readers around the world.
To the aspiring storyteller whose teen fiction narratives didn't take center stage tonight, remember β The Grand Masquerade's stage is still lit for the magic of storytelling!
This year's Teen Fiction category was a vibrant kaleidoscope of voices. Each entry showcased your remarkable ability to craft stories that resonate with the teenage experience, capturing the complexities of growing up with authenticity and heart. The competition was fierce, and every story held its own unique spark, making the judges' decisions incredibly difficult.
Remember, the world of teen fiction craves diverse voices and authentic narratives. Keep writing the stories that ignite your passion, and don't be discouraged. The next award-winning novel might just be yours!
Who knows, next year, your story might be the one taking center stage at the Grand Masquerade! Until then, keep the MOTIVATION burning bright and have a look at what out judges have to say about your work!
Β Unrequited byΒ sno_wwie
β Book title: 5/5
The title expresses that the love is un returned. Is that what I'm finding in the story? Yes. But when you go through it, it showcases that the love was requited in a different ways just that the person didn't tell the other person. But still at the end the title fits the story.
β Book cover 4/5
The cover is cute but it could use alittle bit of creativity.
β Blurb relevance 3/10
The blurb is one sentence. What is inside the story? Who are the characters? What is going to happen? Where's the climax of the story? So many unanswered questions.
β Plot narrative structure 17/20
It was a y/n narration and I loved it. I loved how the chapters were short. Long chapters get boring and are easy to bore out the reader (as to my opinion) but truly I didn't get tired reading this book. The switching of pov did help as I could understand the analogue between each character.
β Characterization 13/15
The author introduced the characters pretty well, I hardly felt lost since I knew whom everyone was. It was like a normal day where you meet different types of people but only getting exposed to the one's who matter. I liked that. The way the characters were handling their emotions could be alittle bit better but considering that it was y/n, they tried.
β Writing mechanism 16/20
I love your writing skills. So simple and easy to go through. But one thing I would suggest is to unleash your writing skills even more. Create more hooking techniques that would trap your readers attention.
β Content and originality 13/15
It's your typical story line one would love to munch on and read. But the plot twist at the end was a nice unique way of executing the story line. I loved it myself and enjoyed it as I went through it.
β Overall impressions 7/10
It's a good plot. One thing I would change to showcase that the love was truly unrequited could have been reducing the romantic emotions shared between them. Atleast the relationship between the y/n and the basketball player showcased unreturned love. But still I loved their plot, the author did a great job!
Total: 78/100
Certificates & Badges: These will be delivered digitally in a separate chapter plus via pinterest or email. Other prizes such as special ticket to interview shop, plot shop etc. will be awarded eventually.Until then, STAY TUNED!
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