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1st: Flawless Facade by SpinAroundWords
Judge Username: xvpizzalov
Likeability (10/10)
Originality (9/10)
Grammar (9/10)
Cover/ Title (5/5)
Underrated (5/5)
Plot (14/15)
Summary (4/5)
Total: 56/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas? Love the play of words , but apparently at times, it felt a little too wordy. In need of breaks such as paragraph divisions and commas for breather and mood emission. But, I really love the narrations and descriptions, clear and entertaining to read at.
2nd: The Lone Home by GoldenUnseen
Judge Username: sweethunterx
Likeability (9/10)
Originality (7/10)
Grammar (8/10)
Cover/ Title (5/5)
Underrated (5/5)
Plot (14/15)
Summary (5/5)
Total: 53/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas? L- very likeable, only slightly predictable. O- mostly original, but it also follows a similar pattern to other stories and films. G- few typos and errors with punctuation. C- great cover and title. U- underrated, as it is enjoyable and mostly original. P- strong plot, which carries the story forward. However, sometimes, it is challenging to understand the reasoning behind some of the characters' actions. S- the summary relates to the book superbly. It also draws the reader's attention very well.
3rd: Flicker by Lefty_da_bear , Possible Second Chance by NxnsxgnorsDxmon and One More Time by caronwrites_
Flicker
Author Username: Lefty_da_bear
Judge Username: xvpizzalov
Likeability (8/10)
Originality (8/10)
Grammar (9/10)
Cover/ Title (4/5)
Underrated (4/5)
Plot (13/15)
Summary (5/5)
Total: 51/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas? I like your idea, but, maybe improve the format. Such as including paragraph divisions and spacing for emphasis and better mood emission. To create mood emphasis, you also might want to improve narration, since I noticed the way you narrated kinda just disregarded the suspense making the pacing a bit fast.
One More Time
Author Username: caronwrites_
Judge Username: xvpizzalov
Likeability (9/10)
Originality (9/10)
Grammar (8/10)
Cover/ Title (4/5)
Underrated (4/5)
Plot (13/15)
Summary (4/5)
Total: 51/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas? Grammatical errors and wrong spellings, probably typos, but make sure to proofread before you publish. Also maybe a few imagery. Surely also loved how you managed to toy with emotion on the stalker and the calls. Giving teasers that don't tell much about what's happening, making it enough not to spoil everything.
Possible Second Chance
Author Username: NxnsxgnorsDxmon
Judge Username: sweethunterx
Likeability (7/10)
Originality (8/10)
Grammar (9/10)
Cover/ Title (4/5)
Underrated (5/5)
Plot (13/15)
Summary (5/5)
Total: 51/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas? L- sometimes, excessive descriptions drowned out the message, but most times they complemented the story and built an appropriate tone. O- only because it felt like watching American Horror Story. While it wasn't fully original, the author added some twists which made the concept their own. G- solid grammar, with a few run-on sentences. C- great title, but the cover is not very clear, so it is unlikely to draw attention. U- largely original and likeable (for readers who enjoy mature content.) P- it's hard to understand what the conflict is at the start, especially because of the long dream which readers might skim if they don't find it relevant. However, after this, the author builds a gripping and compelling plot. S- the summary relates to the book perfectly
Other Participants/Honorable Mentions!
FoodFreshy (35/60)
musembee (49/60)
prettymaknae37 (36/60)
Ririflower (book was deleted, no score was given)
Funtime_Chica_Selena (31/60)
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