Judge: Emewata Sanjana43374
.*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*
Book: The Gang leader’s Princess
Cover and Title: 6 /10
Blurb: 3/5
Opening Chapter: 5 /10
Characterization: 6/10
Plot: 5/10
Conflict: 4/10
Protagonist and Antagonist: 4/10
Supporting Character: 3/5
Style and description: 4/10
Literary Devices: 3/10
Mechanics: 7/10
Length of chapters: 7/10
Grammar and Punctuation: 8/10
Message: 4/10
Enjoyment and Overall Impression: 9/20
TOTAL: 78/150
Review: The cover is fine, but it contrasts with the characters’ age and personality. The title is ok, but it feels cliché. The characters are established too quickly, and the plot isn’t believable enough. The first chapter does capture attention, but the chapters that follow are too out of place. The chapters contrast and do not flow smoothly. P.O.Vs are well handled, but changed too quickly, that too in a single chapter. It seems like you hadn’t planned the outline of the story, and written whatever came to your mind. There is also an instance of animal harm, which I suggest should be edited. The chapters are not too short, but the book is. You have also included the characters’ picture and info in between chapters, which interrupts the flow of the chapter. too many things happen in a very short time, and it feels kind of suffocating. There are some grammatical errors that need to be corrected.
.*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*
Book: Sugar baby
Cover and Title: 9/10
Blurb: 5/5
Opening Chapter: 8/10
Characterization: 8 /10
Plot: 7/10
Conflict: 8/10
Protagonist and Antagonist: 8/10
Supporting Character: 5/5
Style and description: 8/10
Literary Devices: 7/10
Mechanics: 8/10
Length of chapters: 9/10
Grammar and Punctuation: 8/10
Message: 7/10
Enjoyment and Overall Impression: 18/20
TOTAL: 123/150
Review: The cover is perfect for the book, and so is the title. Things aren’t fully explained in the first chapter, leaving the reader curious. The blurb is also intriguing. The book flows in a perfect pace. The conflict demands attention and is solved in a realistic manner. the characters are well rounded and believable. The book does include some clichés, but that’s acceptable. The chapters are a bit lengthy but not boring. The viewpoints are changed, but handled perfectly. There aren’t much grammatical and spelling errors. It's a perfect read
.*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*
Book: Map to anywhere
Cover and Title: 9 /10
Blurb: 4/5
Opening Chapter: 10/10
Characterization: 8 /10
Plot: 9/10
Conflict: 10/10
Protagonist and Antagonist: 8/10
Supporting Character: 5/5
Style and description: 8/10
Literary Devices: 7/10
Mechanics: 8/10
Length of chapters: 9/10
Grammar and Punctuation: 8/10
Message: 7/10
Enjoyment and Overall Impression: 18/20
TOTAL: 128/150
Review: The cover is really amazing, and it also matches the book’s concept, but it would be better if you use a more high definition image for clarity. The title feels a little off, though you tried to sync it with the protagonist’s skill. The characters are well rounded and established at the right time. The story catches the interest at the very beginning, and continues to do so till the last chapter. The way you have added the protagonist’s sense of humor, despite the story’s serious tone, is appreciable. The conflict is serious enough to keep the reader curious. The romance in the book isn’t too cheesy, which is very unlike other romance books, but in a good way. The writing is accurate, without many grammatical mistakes. There is a single viewpoint throughout the story, and I suggest you include some chapters with other characters’ P.O.Vs too. The chapters are of accurate length, and free of clichés
YOU ARE READING
The Belles Lettres Awards S1
RandomIt is said "The light introduces the lamp to the world". Writing is not just a hobby, it's an art, a way of life. And awards help hidden gems gain attention they deserve. But in recent times the awards have become rather sad and disappointing, over...
