The Hot & Bothered Awards

By gremlinsbookstash

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Welcome
Rules
Category Entries [CLOSED]
Forms for Book Entries
Judge Forms (CLOSED)
Prizes
Judging criteria for novels
Judging criteria for Fan-Fiction
Judging criteria for Poetry
Age gap/Forced marriage Romance/ Forbidden Romance Entries
Billionaire/CEO Romance Entries
Contemporary Romance Entries
Dark Romance/Stalker Romance Entries
Enemies to lovers/One bed trope/The villain gets the girl trope Entries
Friends to lovers/Golden retriever x black cat trope Entries
Fake marriage/Fake relationship Romance Entries
Fan-fiction 18+ Entries
Fan-fiction non mature Entries
High-school Romance/Slice of life Romance Entries
LGBTQ+ Romance Entries
Mafia Romance/Bad boy trope Entries
Mythical creatures Romance/ Monster Romance/ Fantasy Romance Entries
Mystery/ Thriller/Horror/Psychological Thriller/Crime Romance Entries
Platonic Romance Entries
Poly Romance/Love triangle Romance Entries
Poetry Entries
Regency Romance/Historical Romance/ Royal Romance Entries
Short story Entries
YA Romance Entries
TAG FEST
TAG FEST Important announcement
TAG Fest Winner
Important information about/for the judges
Important announcement
Important announcement
Important announcements for participants
Judging period extendend
JUDGES - Age gap/Forced marriage Romance/ Forbidden Romance
JUDGES - Contemporary Romance
JUDGES - Dark Romance/Mafia Romance
JUDGES - Enemies to lovers/One bed trope
JUDGES - Friends to lovers
JUDGES- Fan-Fiction
JUDGES- High-school Romance
JUDGES - LGBTQ+
JUDGES - Mythical creatures Romance
JUDGES - Mystery/ Thriller/Horror/Psychological Thriller/Crime Romance
JUDGES - Poetry
JUDGES - Regency Romance/Historical Romance/ Royal Romance
JUDGES - YA Romance
WINNERS - Age gap/Forced marriage Romance/ Forbidden Romance
WINNERS - Contemporary Romance
WINNERS - Dark Romance/Mafia Romance
WINNERS - Enemies to lovers/One bed trope
WINNERS - Friends to lovers
WINNERS - Fan-Fiction
WINNERS - High-school Romance
WINNERS - LGBTQ+
WINNERS - Mythical creatures Romance
WINNERS - Mystery/ Thriller/Horror/Psychological Thriller/Crime Romance
WINNERS - Poetry
WINNERS - Short story
WINNERS - YA Romance
The Hot & Bothered Mini-Awards (CLOSED)
Mini-Awards - Criteria for judging
Mini-Awards - Prizes
Mini-Awards - Entries
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Cover
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Blurb
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Aesthetics/Graphics
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Prologue
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best First Chapter
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Chapter Titles
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Male Character
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Female Character
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Spicy Chapter
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Heartbreaking Chapter
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Heartwarming Chapter
Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Epilogue
Mini Awards have ended
For judges & participants
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Mini-Awards WINNERS - Best Title

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By gremlinsbookstash


🥇 1st place winner 🥇

ARSONIST OF THE HEART by strawberry1d

Relevance to the story 9/10

Originality 8/10

Stand out factor 9/10

Appeal 10/10

Intrigue 10/10

Overall score - 46/50

The title closely resonates with the narrative as it's the nickname of a character. What makes it unique is the author's approach of incorporating a character's nickname and altering the word form to match the title. 

This sets it apart from others in its genre, particularly because we typically associate the term "heartbreak" with emotional pain rather than a burning sensation.

 I'm certain people will be drawn to read this book solely because of its name. Personally, I would definitely pick up this book based solely on its title.

Please send me a DM with your email so I can send you the sticker. The remaining prizes will be awarded after both the main awards and mini awards have concluded.

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🥈2nd place winner🥈

LOVE BEYOND THE STAGE LIGHTS by TaeTaeGinger

Relevance to the story 9/10

Originality  7/10

Stand out factor 8/10

Appeal 10/10

Intrigue 7/10

Overall score - 41/50

Given the book's theme, the title closely mirrors the narrative. While it distinguishes itself from other titles, there's also a sense of familiarity. 

What sets it apart is its ability to provide insight into the story without giving away too much.

 I believe this title would certainly attract readers to the book. It's a lovely title indeed, but personally, I tend to avoid books with the word "love" in the title for subjective reasons.

Please send me a DM with your email so I can send you the sticker. The remaining prizes will be awarded after both the main awards and mini awards have concluded.

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🥉3rd place winner🥉

CATARACT OF DELUSION by new_erasktaylor

Relevance to the story 6/10

Originality 8/10

Stand out factor 8/10

Appeal 8/10

Intrigue 7/10

Overall score - 37/50

While the title may hold relevance to the story, it could potentially leave readers perplexed due to its subjective nature, which seems somewhat unfamiliar. It appears as though the author coined a unique adverbial phrase.

While it does have a certain degree of distinctiveness, I believe the author could have emphasized more on enhancing the mystery within the book. Undoubtedly, it's a pleasant title that would certainly pique readers' curiosity.

Personally, I'm uncertain if I would choose to read this book based solely on its title. Although I find it intriguing, I sense that I would need some time to uncover its true meaning.

Please send me a DM with your email so I can send you the sticker. The remaining prizes will be awarded after both the main awards and mini awards have concluded.

For those who did not win, if you would like to receive your results, please send a direct message, and I will provide them to you privately.

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