Love Across Universe by thevioletscar

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Source: ELGANZA, INC. | AWARDS by TheCieloCommunity
Category: Science Fiction
Mature: N (alcohol, blood, bullying, infidelity, loss of a loved one, mention of physical assault, racism, religion, sexual references, strong profanity, underage drinking)
LGBTQIAP+: N
Status: Complete
Special note (judging): I had three books in this category, and the other judges (TJDW1989 and SSears90) had three books each.
Result: 94/100 (2nd place)

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Rubric:- Title: 5- Book cover: 5- Description (blurb): 5- Plot & storytelling: 15- Character development: 10- Writing style: 10- Grammar: 10- Originality & creativity: 10- Emotional impact: 10- Pacing & structure: 5- Accuracy (if non-fiction): 5- ...

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Rubric:
- Title: 5
- Book cover: 5
- Description (blurb): 5
- Plot & storytelling: 15
- Character development: 10
- Writing style: 10
- Grammar: 10
- Originality & creativity: 10
- Emotional impact: 10
- Pacing & structure: 5
- Accuracy (if non-fiction): 5
- Overall enjoyment & engagement: 10
Total: 100

Rubric:- Title: 5- Book cover: 5- Description (blurb): 5- Plot & storytelling: 15- Character development: 10- Writing style: 10- Grammar: 10- Originality & creativity: 10- Emotional impact: 10- Pacing & structure: 5- Accuracy (if non-fiction): 5- ...

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Result: 94/100

Title: 4/5

The concept for the title is good. It includes romance and invokes science fiction as well. My issue is with "Universe". If it's singular, there should probably be an article (the) before "Universe," or you could make it plural, and then the title's fine. But this could also be an intentional choice on your part, so I guess I'll reevaluate after/during reading.

Addendum: After reading the book, I'd still say there should be a "the," but it's up to you.

Cover: 5/5

This is a gorgeous cover. I love the blending of the two images and all the interplay between their elements—day/night, boy/girl, both with their faces tilted up but eyes closed, two hands, a bird at the end of one finger and a flower held in the other hand, the rings on their ring fingers, the red thread binding them together—ah, there's so much going on here, and it's so good. The text is also absolute perfection. Props to _BLACKSPADESZ for this cover!

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