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×. ❜No Mercy [Rev. Anika]

Book Name: No Mercy (Amulet #1)

Author: royallyethereal

Reviewer: Anika FrozenHeartsGalaxy

Cover: 3/05
The cover is lovely and captivating and it is of fairly high quality. The design and color scheme are relevant to the story. Although it would have been better if the quote had been more visible for readers to read, the title's font selection is excellent.

Title: 4/05
The title is intriguing and gives away the story's thriller subgenre. The book will undoubtedly be checked out by the readers.

Synopsis: 5/10

The lengthy synopsis outlines the protagonist's primary goals and challenges, which is excellent for capturing readers' interest. The blurb is enhanced by the fantastic and creative writing style as well. However, I advise against giving away too much information about the thirteen pupils because doing so will diminish readers' interest in the story's plot by taking away different ideas and anticipation for the plot's development. Because as a result, it allows readers to anticipate the protagonist's companions and provides an answer to concerns like: Who will assist her? When she is alone, who will be by her side? Who will help her stand up? Who will support her in the effort to win it? And understanding that might be the reason why curiosity has decreased. Also, there are two paragraphs that discuss Ivy Pearl escaping the kingdom and then returning for revenge. Even though they are in the same blurb, reading it again didn't seem out of the ordinary because the other paragraph contains more information. But I still think you need to get rid of one of the paragraphs. I believe that one will be sufficient to excite the readers along with the synopsis of Holder.

Execution: 8/10
The plot's elements were all well-chosen and evenly balanced, and I appreciate how the author occasionally includes small parts from the past that are pertinent to the present. The pace of plot flows well, and the tensions and motivations used to propel the narrative were both logically developed.

Plot: 18/20
The exposition neatly illustrated the protagonist's prior events which, in the most spectacular way conceivable, also clarified and assisted the readers in learning about the fictional universe the author had constructed and protagonist's life as well. The concept of the amulet, the laws of the kingdom, and the behavior of the inhabitants are all quite unique, unusual and thrilling to read. Even in scenes where not much is happening, there is a sense of climax in the chapters because of the way the author has structured the sequence and it was pleasing with how quickly the plot reached this point because it kept the readers interested.

Writing style: 15/20
The readers were able to sense the mood present at that specific time because of the clear explanations provided in the character's internal monologue or narration about the surroundings and atmosphere. However, I found it difficult to empathize with the main character, therefore I recommend the author concentrate on expressing the emotions in a way that readers can feel for the characters. The author's writing is excellent and presented in detail, nevertheless. The length of the paragraphs is ideal and the dialogues are neither simple nor dull.

Grammar and Vocabulary: 19/20
There are no spelling, grammar, or vocabulary errors. The work is organized and tidy, a testament to the author's devotion.

Character development: 9/10
Ivy's plans are thrilling and unexpected since the author doesn't expose them and they scream disaster, but they are made much more intriguing by the prospect that the protagonist would gain from the result. I adore how the author gives Ivy a voice to protect herself even when she is terrified and it seems realistic. Furthermore, the portrayal of other characters is excellent, considering there are common errors in stories where the other antagonists are illogically wicked in order to highlight the protagonist's intelligence, but in this case it was the opposite because the Holders' stereotypes and mindset actually appeared to be alarming. The author also deserves praise for the characters' backstories, which link to the main plot reasonably well.

Total Marks: 81/100