𝗠𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔: 𝗋𝖾𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐 𝖼𝖺𝗌𝗍𝗅𝖾 . ☄ . [CLOSED]

───ㅤlove at dawn

REVIEWER: CinnasLilRebel & btsluvwolfin
[kindly follow btsluvwolfin too]
CUSTOMER: LiebeKlara

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Cover [5.5/10]

The cover does give off the romantic vibe, however I don’t think it fits with the title considering it is titled as “Love At Dawn”. However, it does gives the old France history vibes, which suits well with the plot's timeline. Apart from that, if I talk about the attractiveness, then sorry to say, it lacked in that part.

Even though it is said to not judge a book by its cover, we often read a book after having a glance at its cover first. The font selection and style were not appropriate with the picture chosen and also, the picture quality was not the best either. Therefore, I recommend taking help from a good graphics designer for it. You can check out Alora's graphics shop, they serve real good covers.

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Title [3.5/5]

The title is not that of an unique but at the same time, not a common one as well. It was well suited that how the main leads' love started and ended at dawn, thus, in that way it is the perfect title for it.

However, as a reader, I did not catch the title relevancy in the initial chapters, it was hard to find or relate the title with the storyline. Therefore, that would make a reader grow disinterested and leave the book after reading first couple of chapters. But again that was my view point regarding the title. Other than that, I felt the title pretty adapting.

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Blurb [3.5/5]

Talking about blurb, it should be something not too revealing nor too vague. It should be balance of both; while creating a conflict. Your blurb was pretty accurate to a huge extent. However, it was a tad confusing, with two different parts — Fiona's part. I did not understand the inclusion of that. I also found some minor spelling errors in that. Which I believe, you can find if you look through it again, or copy and paste it to Google Docs or use Grammarly. Either way will be helpful.

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Inception [8/10]

I like how you started writing the novel, but when it went from the first chapter of Edith asking Andre to share the memories of their previous encounters, we go into the start of the story which seems more from Edith’s point of view. Which is concerning, seeing as we should see it more from Andre’s seeing as he should be the one telling the story. I know the books in third person, but it seems more like it should follow Andre.

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Plot, Idea and Execution [23.5/25]

The idea and plot are great. I like the idea and execution. The events that took place in France after the french revolution and the further decades; the Ancient France setting. The incorporation of 18th & early 19th century were fabulously presented. The beliefs and practices, appearance and clothing and other stuff; everything was in the correct balance.

90's love, unrequited love and forbidden love. All such tropes incorporated in the story along with lessons about life's difficulties and relationships. It was a great read and Historical genre lovers should surely give it a try. However, only thing was that the point of view, as mentioned in the 'Inception' part. Otherwise, it was a awesome read.

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Characters and Emotions [13.5/15]

The emotions are well described and the settings of the story help in portraying the emotions better. The chemistry between the leads were applauding. You have described their exchanges with a hint of romanticization.

Though, the story does seem a little odd in the first few chapters, since Andre starts treating Edith as an equal and gently brushes the stray strand of hair away from her cheeks after capturing her natural beauty in his sunset portrait effortlessly. However, the story evolves into edith having her first crush on andre and it turning into andre being her guardian, teacher and educator along with being her puppy love and so on. Each moment of theirs were well written. Even the emotions were expressed, thus, kuddos to that.

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Writing Style and Tone [8/10]

I think your book is great with the minor confusion of how it went from Edith asking Andre to tell her of their history together and the book following her, rather than him. Other than that, I say the book is done pretty well! And as mentioned before, the Ancient France setting and happenings of that time period were beautifully presented. The characters were fabulous along with their proper emotions. In one word, it was chef kiss. Good work on this, keep it up.

⟨ 🪄 ⟩ ── Grammar Point [18/20]

There were not any noticable grammar errors that would hinder the read. Just the ones mentioned for blurb part. Overall, it was pretty neat with grammar and other things.

/ 🔮 / TOTAL ── [83.5/100]

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