TheStarfishGirl

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! I’m taking a break from judging for a couple of days, but I promise to get the Best LGBTQ Representation category judged within the first week or two of 2026. Best Redemption Arc may take longer because I have to read the full books before I can judge them. 

Swanangel15

@TheStarfishGirl hello! Happy new year! Where's everyone from! I'm from singapore and it's around 9am now!
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TheStarfishGirl

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! I’m taking a break from judging for a couple of days, but I promise to get the Best LGBTQ Representation category judged within the first week or two of 2026. Best Redemption Arc may take longer because I have to read the full books before I can judge them. 

Swanangel15

@TheStarfishGirl hello! Happy new year! Where's everyone from! I'm from singapore and it's around 9am now!
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TheStarfishGirl

I will begin judging the Best LGBTQ Representation category today. There are currently seven books in the category, with three open slots. I’m leaving it open for a little bit longer on the off chance anyone wants to enter it super last-minute, but it will be closed as of January 1st. 
          
          After that, the only category left is Best Redemption Arc! We’re almost done!

TheStarfishGirl

@L1nn4W0lf I’m willing to take a look at it and judge it. That sounds interesting. 
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dingyyypp

@TheStarfishGirl :) Oh yes, I had thought that hehe! And I love your awards btw ;) ❤️
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TheStarfishGirl

https://www.wattpad.com/story/403698433?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=TheStarfishGirl
          
          I stayed up ALL NIGHT to finish reading the entries for Best Fanfiction, and here they are!
          
          Guys, seriously, this category was so full of talent! I couldn’t stop reading. If you’re a member of any of these fandoms, please read any/all of these fics, because they’re all worth it! 

TheStarfishGirl

Holy cow! I am realizing how hard the fanfiction category is going to be to judge! I’ve started reading six of the nine entries, and so far, EVERY SINGLE ONE has hooked me. The quality is incredible. This is proving to be the hardest category to judge so far. I just started today and I’ve already gotten through a good chunk of the entries because they’re so good I couldn’t stop reading! Wow… Just WOW. I didn’t expect fanfiction to be the category that blew me away, but it has! I will definitely be judging this much sooner than the scheduled date. I may post the results before the end of the year (which is two days away). 

TheStarfishGirl

@cloversgotanidea You had a unique crossover idea, so I’m sure it will. Your book is the next on my list. I’m trying to read as many as I can today because I had all of today to just enjoy books. (The perfect day LOL) 
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cloversgotanidea

@TheStarfishGirl wow! I hope mine blows you away too. good job to all of my fellow competitors!
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E_Walsh

@TheStarfishGirl I can't tell you how delighted that makes me to hear. Truly.
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TheStarfishGirl

https://www.wattpad.com/story/403698433?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details&wp_uname=TheStarfishGirl
          
          The results are in for Best Family Bond! Congratulations to our winners. Best Fanfic is the next category I’m judging, followed by Best LGBTQ Representation, and finally Best Redemption Arc! There are still three slots open for Best LGBTQ Rep (until judging begins) and two slots open for Best Redemption Arc in case anyone wants to enter under the wire. Fanfic has 9 entries and is now closed for judging. 

TheStarfishGirl

I only have three more books to read before I will finish judging Best Family Bond. Expect the results very soon. (Hopefully tomorrow.) 

TheStarfishGirl

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! 

Miya-Kwen

@TheStarfishGirl Merry Christmas.  Though it coming late 
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Blue_the_Bard

@TheStarfishGirl A most blessed Christmas to you!
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