Here are the Mystery results for the first round of Judging. Winners please do send me your email's for the stickers and the rest of your prizes you can just PM me or Allyssum (Since she's back 😑)
Judge: Nightingale257
3rd Place Winner
Author: PrettyLittleQueenA
Title: Breathless
Criteria:
Cover & Title = 9/10
Blurb = 8/10
Plot = 19/20
Grammar = 10/15
Creativity = 18/20
Personal Interest = 21/25
Total = 85/100
Review: The cover and title are very intriguing, though I feel like the fint size for the title could be bigger. The blurb evokes a very melancholic feel, though I recommend checking its punctuation (mainly commas). Great descriptions accompanied by a captivating first chapter. Some sentences and paragraphs could benefit from being separated, and there are a few spelling errors plus odd phrasing. Overall, I like how the plot and mystery is developing, but consider revising for grammar as it was distracting me as I was following the story
2nd Place Winner
Author: Arvegres
Title: Conundrum Thrill
Criteria:
Cover & Title = 10/10
Blurb = 9/10
Plot = 19/20
Grammar = 11/15
Creativity = 19/20
Personal Interest = 23/25
Total = 91/100
Review:
Interesting title accompanied by a cool cover! Your blurb was excellent and I admit giggling at certain names you used, but consider replacing 'confusion' with other synonyms to avoid repetition. I like how you described the characters, their actions, and their banter was amusing and endearing. Incorporating two languages into the story is a cool idea too! However, consider revising your phrasing and spelling, as it detracts me from understanding the story
1st place Winner
Author: LibraPhoenix
Title: Bamboo doesn't grow in dark places
Criteria:
Cover & Title = 10/10
Blurb = 9/10
Plot = 20/20
Grammar = 14/15
Creativity = 18/20
Personal Interest = 24/25
Total = 95/100
Review:
The title and cover go so well with the story! Plot-wise, one can fell the sheer urgency of the situation the protagonist is in, and his interaction with the antagonists are super tense! The way you wrote the action and dialogue keeps one glued to the screen, wanting to find out what happens next. There were minor issues with sentence flow, but revising can fix it easily, and they don't detract from the plot. Overall, your story subverted my expectations, splendid work!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS, EVEN WHEN YOU STORY DIDN'T GET HERE, YOU'RE STILL A WINNER!!! NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS
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