Results for the YA category are in and below! Before I get into it though, a little disclaimer: I am not providing feedback on the results (as was outlined in the Judging Criteria section that has been available since submissions opened).
I do have some overarching feedback for this category largely because the scores ranged quite broadly in this section. Several books got marked down for their target audience due to containing mature content. As Wattpad guidelines state, mature stories are only made available for readers that are 17 and over. By having mature content, you have largely culled a large portion of your audience, being those aged 13-18. In no way do I recommend removing the flag of mature as this would go against Wattpad's guidelines, however, I do suggest two alternatives: restructure your story to age up characters into the New Adult category OR censor your content. There is a way to deal with sexual content or mature themes in a way that is appropriate for young readers.
Winners will be contacted after all results have been released for prizes.
Scores will only be released for the top three stories. However, if you would like yours (or the more detailed breakdown of how your scores weighed up in the subcategories of each judging criteria), send me a private message.
Please be kind in the comments and congratulate the winners as they've evidently impressed me.
Now for the results...
Participants
1. Draw Me by GeorgiaKaragani
2. The Best Friend Equation by thunderbird999
3. Joey's Place by HeidiCarroll
4. Bodyguard's Love by Kawaii_Imy
5. My Best Friend's Brother by AddieWrites7
6. Is It True Love? by angeldawn09
7. To Catch a Dream by Seee_Jay
8. Land of the Unknown by CrysTravel2019
9. The Boy She Saw in the Hospital by triciawritess
10. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by elle-blair
Third Place
Is It True Love? by angeldawn09
Overall: 73.5/100
Plot: 30/40
Writing Style: 25.5/30
Characterisation: 13/20
Enjoyment: 5/10
Second Place
The Best Friend Equation by thunderbird999
Overall: 77/100
Plot: 32.5/40
Writing Style: 21/30
Characterisation: 14.5/20
Enjoyment: 9/10
First Place
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by elle-blair
Overall: 94/100
Plot: 37/40
Writing Style: 28.5/30
Characterisation: 19/20
Enjoyment: 9.5/10
Congratulations to everyone who entered and to our winners! Keep writing and working on your craft.