The Wind Loop |🌺

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by CottageCoreCommunity

by CottageCoreCommunity

Author: RoseFlorets.
Reviewer: DragonOrchid24.

First Glance:

Cover Image: 4/5
Title: 4/5
Blurb/Synopsis: 4/5
First Paragraph: 3/5

Cover Image: It looks very nice and well put together. It's eye catching, though I'm not sure it fits the genre. From first glance I would assume it is a romance story, but not necessarily fantasy romance.

Title: The title is unique.I am hoping it ties in with the genre/story in some way.

Blurb/Synopsis: the blurb seems good, and it seems like it outlines what will happen. Though perhaps it would be helpful to tell us what the winds are, or hint at how it ties into the storyline?

First Paragraph: Interesting, maybe a little confusing in wording but seems engaging still.

Chapter 1:

Characters: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Storyline: 5/5
Engagement: 3/5

Nice look into the day-to-day life of Ju Ho. The detail helps to show what is important to him as well. A good insight into the beginning of the characters' lives, and the start of the story. It keeps you wanting to read, and see what happens next.

Chapter 2:

Characters: 3/5
Writing: 3/5
Storyline: 3/5
Engagement: 3/5

The writing is a little awkward in spots, but it's good to see the characters developing. It's a bit of a slower chapter than what I would hope for in terms of the plot, but it is still good.

Chapter 3:

Characters: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Storyline: 3/5
Engagement: 4/5

This chapter was a good insight into Ye Bin's past. It has you feeling for the character, though I would've maybe liked a bit more insight into her struggling with those emotions before she tears up the letter. It is an engaging chapter and I want to keep reading to see how the story comes together.

Chapter 4:

Characters: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Storyline: 3/5
Engagement: 3/5

This chapter seems to start a little suddenly. I think I would have liked a few sentences with him closing shop before he appears on the bike. However, it is good to see more about his day and an introduction to a new character.

Note for the author:

Was he heading to the chocolate shop before he ran into his friend, or home? Is he carrying his clean laundry on his bike? Some small additions I think could make it more clear.

Chapter 5:

Characters: 4/5
Writing: 3/5Storyline: 4/5Engagement: 4/5

I really liked this chapter as the story picked up, though I do wish for a bit more insight into his wind powers as we are only focusing on the possible romance right now. It was nice seeing the characters interacting though.

Conclusion:

Overall, it seems like it is a good story and I am interested to see how the story will develop. I am mostly interested in how the fantasy comes into play as there has only been a small mention of it so far.

The characters seem relatable for the most part and there is really good imagery that helps to picture the scenes.

Overall, it seems like a good beginning to a romance story.

Thank you!

Review Posted (3/30/23)