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❄ THE GIRL WHO WAS AFRAID | SARA ❄

Book title: The Girl Who Was Afraid

Author: LucyAnnwrites

Genre: Historical fiction, adventure

Reviewer: -forever-summer--forever-summer-

i) Cover: 6/10

The cover was beautiful. The picture you used to make the cover gave a rough idea about when the story might have been set.

I like the idea that you wanted to highlight the words 'girl' and 'afraid' on your cover. But, making 'girl' in bold and 'afraid' in some other font makes it look odd. It would be good if you had used a different font for both words or made them both bold.

I liked the fact that you chose to go with simple fonts but if you had used a font that gives off historical fiction vibes it would've been great. There are a lot of designers on Wattpad that could help you with this.

ii) Title: 9/10

I liked that your title was simple. It intrigues the readers. It is apt for the book.

iii) Blurb: 8/10

The blurb is great, on point, and intrigues readers. Though It would've been better if it had started differently. Instead of abruptly stating the year, it could've been stated differently. Other than that it is great!

iv) Plot: 10/10

I liked the plot. It was unique and well-written. Writing about mental illness and health when that wasn't even considered to be an illness that could be cured was interesting.

v) Writing flow and pace: 10/10

I loved how perfectly paced it was. The plot wasn't rushed and you made time for the readers to get to know the character before introducing the other.

vi) Writing style: 10/10

I loved your writing style. It was so descriptive and beautiful. I loved how you played with your words. Here and there you added descriptions of the surroundings to remind the readers of the historical setting. You described her fears and her internal conflicts well. It was so beautifully written.

vii) Character development: 10/10

There was a gradual character development of Cerise that has been portrayed well from what I've read in the seven chapters. How Cerise slowly opens up and gets comfortable around Harper and Robbinson is written very well. I hope to read more but from what I've read you've done an amazing job.

viii) Grammar and punctuation: 10/10

There weren't any grammatical or punctuational errors that were interrupting the flow for the readers. I will say that you're doing a great job with the editing.

ix) Creativity: 10/10

Most of the historical fiction I've come across was either romance or about a kingdom or fantasy. It was refreshing to read your story. Needless to say, I'm loving it so far and would like to read more.

x) Genre relevance: 9/10

It is very well a historical adventure. You have very subtly and beautifully reminded the readers of the period without actually mentioning it. I believe it will be an adventure for her to fight her fears and move forward.

Total: 92/100

I love your book so far and adore all the characters that have been introduced so far. I'd like to read more of them. Good luck with the editing. Everything I've mentioned in the review is my personal opinion. Please keep writing and expand your genres of writing! All the best!