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We Were Liars

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Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Chapters: 5 chapters 

Specific: N/A

Book 

Cover - 

I actually really liked the image on the cover. It's creepy, yet has a pleasing aesthetic vibe to it. The crown represents that 'the Liars' are the Elites of the school. 

Blurb - 

The blurb sounds interesting! It's short, but it somehow captures my interest quickly. Congratulations on all the awards you've won; however, I would list them below your blurb. It's a personal preference, but it gets in the way of reading the blurb. I had to skip it. 

Grammar - 

(Prologue) 

Your example... 

"How long more?" 

 This sentence doesn't make sense and it sounds a little awkward. I would rewrite it. 

 A suggestion could be... 

 "How much longer? 

Punctuation- 

I didn't spot any errors whilst reading! Great job!

Character Development/ Plot - 

(Prologue) 

We're introduced to the group that calls themselves 'the Liars' and each character is perceived as being different. I like how they play 'spin the bottle' to find their next victim. I can't wait to find out what they have in store for this victim. 

(Chapter One) 

I loved this chapter and how the prologue blends in with the premise of the main character witnessing the kiss. Canterbury is a well-known snitch that likes to bring justice and thinks he's helping in his own way. I like the contrast between Canterbury and most of the other students. There is a comical feel to how you describe the students, especially Hank Hank. 

(Chapter Two) 

Poor Canterbury is in even more trouble — it seems to be looking for him in every corner. His confidence is what makes him different. He thinks of himself as the smartest genius there is, which I find quite funny because of the way he perceives himself. I can't help but love him and find him super annoying at the same time.I love the dialogue between him and Ette and their constant banter. It makes their friendship believable and entertaining. 

(Chapter Three) 

I'm wondering why Canterbury is this arrogant towards others. When another boy tries to help and be nice, he dismisses him and his kindness and comes off as cocky and rude. No wonder he is disliked. Not only that, but his inner monologue sort of makes the reader see him in a bad light. He doesn't have anything going for him, only that he's intelligent. But I do like the fact that you made Canterbury imperfect with so many flaws. He isn't your typical smart, hot jock in high school. 

(Chapter four) 

It's nice to see when a character is in a complex situation that they find hard to get out of. I wonder how he will get out of this mess he created. This was the best chapter by far! There was thrilling suspense and a 'who done it?' vibe. It was very entertaining to read. 

Overall enjoyment -

While the first few chapters were a little slow and mellow, after chapter three, things started picking up. With Canterbury's unique personality and the way things quickly progressed, it kept me hooked. 

Things you could improve on are:-

To be honest, I couldn't find any faults grammatically. It looks like you have the storyline laid out in a neat manner. You have a good sense of character development, especially with Canterbury. Great job!

Please remember that this review is solely based on my opinion. If you so wish for the review to be removed in any shape or form, please let me know. 

Please keep writing & I wish you all the best on your writing journey! 

Thank you for requesting the review & I hope it helps you in some way. Please check, "We Were Liars," if you have time.