Here is the result of the Sci-Fi entries. Now I want to remind you, as I already did a million times, the number, the critics, the comments, none of it was there to downgrade your work. It's purely one's preference and opinion and just a number. Do not mind it, for a critic is supposed to push you forward, not in an attempt to hurt you in any way. However, do always keep an open ear to critics for the sake of making your work better.

please note that some of these comments and reviews were done the moment they do and it won't matter if you change the name, the content or the cover of your book when the result has already been sent.

𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Author: FrozenShadowC
Judge: -sylver
Title: The Mermaid Project
Genre: Science Fiction
Points: 52/100
Comments: Honestly I don't think the title fits your story. Yeah, people are dressing up as mermaids but I just don't see the connection it has. Also, I don't understand what your story is about or what turn it's going to take. Your summary promises one thing but your story shows another. I usually don't mind smut or mature content but I feel like you're overly sexualizing your story for no reason, or you're delivering it the wrong way. Your characters are teens, they wouldn't go around assaulting people like that, especially at school. Touching and groping people without their consent is not acceptable anywhere. No sane teacher would brush off a partially naked teen running around school with someone's semen on their body, and especially not wonder what happened or who did it. You really downplay sexual assault as if it's normal teenage behaviour and no one takes it seriously. It made me not like the story at all. I feel like the story strays from realism so you need to work on being more realistic and portraying SA victims in a reasonable light if you're going to write about it. Your story isn't science fiction at all as far as I can see so I'm unsure why you submitted it into this genre. Referencing your summary your story could have been a teen fiction coming-of-age romance story but you missed the chance.

𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Author: ISkipp_U
Judge: -sylver
Title: James Knight
Genre: Science Fiction
Points: 76/100
Comments: I think your story is written very well, teens would love this story as it's targeted to a young audience. James is a very likeable character because even though he wants to be a normal person he uses his power for good. My advice to you would be to focus on details and word-building. You do have details but everything feels like you tell it, as if it's in the third person perspective. Other than that you do a good job depicting what a superhero teen would have to deal with on a regular basis and I loved reading it. I don't think the story is science fiction though. It seems to be only a minor plot point in the story.

⊱ ──────𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ────── ⊰

𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Author: Junypr
Judge: -sylver
Title: Seranid
Genre: Science Fiction
Points: 78/100
Comments: You have a very clear plotline and that's what I really like about your story. I can tell that it's dystopian when I read it. A society that lies and treats each of its citizens differently to benefit only the people in power. Even though your plot is clear, the delivery is poor. Everything feels too convenient when I read it and not naturally flowing. I would've liked it more if you explained what was in her essay that made the government go after her but you didn't. Also, you throw around the word propaganda without actually explaining what the government is after leaving me with so many questions. Terry is too accepting of the whole situation if I'm being honest. One moment she's just a normal student and the next she's on the run from the government because of an essay. When she's with Marco and Professor Remin they haven't even explained to her what was so corrupted about the government yet and she's like "Clearly they failed" in converting her but she doesn't even know why she'd be against them. To me, she didn't ask the right questions or everything wasn't explained to her in the order it should've been. So my advice is to work on the delivery of your plot. 

𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Author: -Werewolf14-
Judge: Kathy_Marwin
Title: Pockets of Gold and Silver
Genre: Sci-Fi
Total: 83/100
Comments: This book has a very interesting concept to it. I like how it has such shocking and emotional moments, and the beginning does hook the reader in. However, descriptions can get too long and also be full of filler For example, while in the first chapter I liked bickering over should pineapple go on pizza, I think it could have been shorter. My other issue is that there are too many characters presented all at once. I love character-driven stuff, but introducing them like this felt a bit messy to me personally. We did get to explore some of them, but I can't yet fully grasp what their personalities are, only what their group dynamic is (not counting Chad, honestly, you defined him pretty well, and I would say Kristin as well). I think five chapters should be enough to explore the personality of the individuals in the group. Nonetheless, it really wasn't predictable and, this is just my personal liking, I love that map you included as well as the room setting for the characters. I see you put a LOT of passion into this so keep it up!

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𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Author: ColorfulWorldOfMine
Judge: Kathy_Marwin
Title: Donovan Castle Chronicles: Volume 1
Genre: Sci-Fi
Total: 83.5/100
Comments: This book goes in so many genres at once that it is kinda incredible this author succeeded in it not feeling like too much. In the beginning, it is a bit too slice of life-ish (while not being listed as that genre), but I can overlook it mostly. The concept is very interesting by itself and I love how you keep telling us something about the castle while not info dumping it. Your blurb really hooks the reader in as well. Now, for me personally, the characters weren't that interesting themselves, but I can see some base of their personality. However, they could definitely be more defined. The other thing is that the POVs all sounded the same even from different characters' perspectives, but that is, in general, one of my biggest pet peeves in most books with 1st person's POV. Not counting that, this is a very well-written story and the passion put into it is visible. 

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Author: withyejide
Judge: -sylver
Title: Rogue
Genre: Science Fiction
Points: 88/100
Comments: Rogue is a very amazing story. I've always liked the idea of virtual reality games. Your summary promised a gaming adventure and in the plot you delivered, and I love that. Eniola is a beautifully made character and she represents any kid/teen/adult who wants to follow their own path but can't because of fear of being rejected by their parents. I love the relationship she has with her friends, and it's very wholesome. I think Jay was a great addition to the team and I'll predict that he's the mysterious hacker. My advice to you would be to focus on adding more emphasis on emotions since your story is science fiction and you kind of focus more on telling instead of showing. Other than that each chapter kept me on my toes and wanting to read more, and I really enjoyed it.

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Author: pauljohnnelson
Judge: sataeris
Title: Judith's Shadow
Genre: Sci-fi
Points: 95/100
Starting off with the title, it doesn't seem much special but the blurb lured me in. Very well written. And for the cover, you can search for a more creepy picture, to make it much better. The storyline is so eerie... Never read anything like this and it blew my mind at how much symbolism was used here! If one understands them and visualises them they will surely enjoy it to the fullest! It's bone-chilling and terrifying! To think that gore can be represented in such a poetic way is just spectacular! Loved the character of Judith! She didn't fear but rather embraced her shadow and finished them off, they who were vile to her. The way of her thinking is just unmatched! Not like any normal cliché ghost. It's a conflict between her and her components, no extra outsider. Really enjoyed it! Your descriptions are soul-stirring and your writing style is very intriguing! Not something I expected, but gave me more than that.