Reviewed by: mikrokosmostae
Book Title: Shattered
Author's Name: dark_red09- - -
(This is an opinion of an individual, which may not coincide with the masses. The individual's taste, thinking, and way of perception will definitely be different).
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Cover: 7/10
It could have been a little better – fanarts give us a way to express their pictures the way we want them to, but it should encompass the whole feeling and theme of the book, which I didn't feel in this.
Title: 9/10
I think this totally resonates with what you have written till now. The chapters leading up to 'I Love You' were all about being okay, taking the risk, and following your dreams.
Blurb/Description: 9/10
Complex sentences which explain a simple idea! Though, it could use a few commas or even full stops.
Creativity and originality: 9/10!
The situations and the backstories, along with the plotlines you are going to go ahead with, all seem to be well thought out. Even though the premise may feel a little cliché, the way you'll carve the finished work will be termed art.
Plot and Flow: 19/20
I like the sense of mystery that has seeped in, on themes like past, trauma, career vs love, engulfing all the characters as if they are fighting the same battles, just under different names. The flow may seem like it's being dragged at some places, but I like how it's so natural for us to dive into their everyday life and imagine it, not as idols but as human beings.
Character Development: 10/10
The characters are so relatable, as I mentioned above they being treated as human beings and not some points of attraction. What your story focuses on is the interaction between the characters, how they heal together, and how they mold into each other's personalities yet have differences. You give everyone their specific and required screen time, not letting the spotlight dim under the main story/couple.
Writing style, Grammar, spellings, etc.: 10/10
I don't think I have seen a draft that is so, just so, devoid of any mistakes that I could find. All the descriptions? Apt. Human emotions? In abundance. Scary literal and metaphorical situations? Hell yeah!
In conclusion, your writing style is very descriptive, I can see what you wanted us to see through those words. It creates a vivid picture of this imagination. Every raw, human emotion that you beautifully crafted with your words had my heart in my throat – I could feel the pain, the agony, the shock, the terror. Kudos for that!
Genre relevance: 10/10!
Of course! To be counted as one of my favorite fanfics!
Reader enjoyment and Communication with the readers: 9/10!
The chapters may seem long and tiring but for someone who is willing to sit through good storytelling, I definitely recommend this work.
Overall: 92/100
A book that I read in one sitting! A simple, yet intriguing story, that will keep running at the back of your mind.
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