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1st: Sushi and Sea Lions by RCorsini
Judge username: faze_palm
Likeability (9/10)
Originality (9/10)
Grammar (10/10)
Cover/ Title (3/5)
Underrated (5/5)
Plot (13/15)
Summary (5/5)
Total: 54/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas? No comments on likeability. Originality: there are many books like this, in the sense of the general outlook, but points for the hard to find twist. Grammar: The grammar was simple and easy to understand in some places, hard and brain teasing in others, balanced quite well. Cover : To be honest I was really stuck between a two and three simply because of the unattractiveness of the cover. But the title, and how it had a connection to the book was award winning. No comments on underrated. Plot: it gave a very nice twist to "my brother's best friend." No comments on summary.
2nd: Mind the Gap by EvelynHail and The Girl With Five Watches by JustinW11
The Girl With Five Watches
Author username: JustinW11
Genre: Romance
Judge username: sals_mk
Likeability (10/10)
Originality (9/10)
Grammar (8/10)
Cover/ Title (5/5)
Underrated (3/5)
Plot (13/15)
Summary (5/5)
Total: 53/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas?: Sentences started with words you can glue together (words like with) and words can be rearranged to combine two short sentences into one. There's nothing wrong with starting sentences with conjunctions such as "and" and "but." However, common use of them is repetitive. Jimmy and Sara clicked rather too quickly when they met. For the plot, more chemistry in earlier chapters could explain what made Jimmy go and open himself up to her. The book is almost at 2k and 500 votes so I wouldn't say it is that underrated.
Mind the Gap
Author username: EvelynHail
Genre: Romance
Judge username: sals_mk
Likeability (9/10)
Originality (10/10)
Grammar (9/10)
Cover/ Title(5/5)
Underrated(1/5)
Plot(14/15)
Summary(5/5)
Total: 53/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas?: The grammar is good except for the modal verbs and a few unnecessary commas. Modal verbs are words such as has, had, and have (these words can also be linking verbs.) Deleting these words before verbs make the sentences flow better. For example, "Once they had secured their territory..." would sound more fluent if it was changed to "Once they secured their territory..." Some foreshadowing in the first chapter about Evan would build anticipation in the readers, making them curious about his past and his character. For a book with 14k reads and almost 2k votes, it is not underrated.
3rd: The Wrong Indian Flag by queen_of_sass , Feminine Secrets by pinkiriss , and The Hoodie Girl by XX_Flying_Pandas_XX
The Wrong Indian Flag
Author username: queen_of_sass
Genre: Romance
Judge username: sals_mk
Likeability (10/10)
Originality(9/10)
Grammar(8/10)
Cover/ Title(5/5)
Underrated(1/5)
Plot(14/15)
Summary(5/5)
Total: 52/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas?: Unnecessary commas in sentences, the fluency of sentences would flow better without them. Breaks in paragraphs would help keep the reader's attention. Even one sentences paragraphs are impactful. The development of Alisha and Shilpa is not too slow or fast. However, hinting about future events in early chapters could build what the readers' expectation is for the relationship between the two girls. For a book with 23k reads and 1k votes, it is not underrated.
Feminine Secrets
Author username: pinkiriss
Genre: Romance
Judge username: sals_mk
Likeability (9/10)
Originality (8/10)
Grammar (8/10)
Cover/ Title(5/5)
Underrated(4/5)
Plot (13/15)
Summary(5/5)
Total: 52/60
Why did I dock off points in certain areas?: Misplaced commas. Some sentences have commas before/after words and would flow better if it wasn't there. Sentences also started with words like "because" and "with." Arranging the words may help the sentences sound grammatically correct. The book hit 1k reads so I gave half score for underrated. The pacing of this book was a bit fast but the dialogue of the characters made up for it.
The Hoodie Girl
Author Username: XX_Flying_Pandas_XX
Genre: Romance
Judge username: -annachan
Likability: 9/10
Originality: 7/10
Grammar: 10/10
Cover/Title: 4/5
Underrated: 2/5
Plot: 15/15
Summary: 5/5
Total: 52/60
Why did I dock points off in certain areas?: The Hoodie Girl was a really nice read and had me hooked in the first couple chapters. I couldn't look away! The book features many scenarios you can find in other stories but the style is completely changed. Overall, there were hardly any grammar mistakes and the plot was well developed and flowing. Would definitely recommend.
Participants/Honorable Mentions!
tiramisugirl_ (41/60)
QxeeniiAddii23 (44/60)
Ashanie_Ash (35/60)
Kikibtsstan (35/60)
HerSophia (41/60)
HeraHarker (48/60)
NxnsxgnorsDxmon (45/60)
kidochoi (47/60)
AWeinz (49/60)
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